ReviewMicrobial biotechnology2023
Seed biopriming for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration.
Review in Microbial biotechnology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.
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- From Rhizosphere to Resistance: Microbe-Plant Interactions in Eco-Smart Biocontrol.MicrobiologyOpen · 2026Review
- Seed Biopriming for Climate Stress Resilience: Molecular, Physiological, and Epigenetic Mechanisms.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Microbial biopriming of germinated barley enhances phenolics and B-vitamins and improves neurobehavior in MSG-treated rats.NPJ science of food · 2026Article
- Biochemical characterization of chitinolytic Bacillus isolates from a hypersaline wetland and their biopriming potential for improving wheat germination under salinity stress.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Application of Microorganisms as Seed-Coating Material for Enhancing Crop Yield: A Review.Current microbiology · 2026Review
- Isolation of N-Fixing Bacteria from Warm-Season Pasture Grasses and the Evaluation of Nitrogen Effects on the Bacterial Communities Present inMicroorganisms · 2026Article
- Bacterial endophytes journey from the seed to the seedling: an analysis of community structural shifts and bacterial localization during colonization.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Exploring the Bacterial Microbiota of Seeds.Microbial biotechnology · 2025Review
- Biopriming ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Study on the changes in the microbiome before and after seed embryo after-ripening ofFrontiers in plant science · 2025Article
- Microbes Saving Lives and Reducing Suffering.Microbial biotechnology · 2025Article
- Enhancing nickel stress tolerance in Micro-Tom tomatoes through biopriming withFrontiers in microbiology · 2025Article
- Polyamine Seed Priming: A Way to Enhance Stress Tolerance in Plants.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Impact of Simultaneous Nutrient Priming and Biopriming on Soybean Seed Quality and Health.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The role of the plant microbiome for forestry, agriculture and urban greenspace in times of environmental change.Microbial biotechnology · 2024Review
- Bio-Priming withJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Methionine biosynthetic genes and methionine sulfoxide reductase A are required for Rhizoctonia solani AG1-IA to cause sheath blight disease in rice.Microbial biotechnology · 2024Article
- How are microbes helping end hunger?Microbial biotechnology · 2024Article
- The seed microbiomes of staple food crops.Microbial biotechnology · 2023Review
- Seed biopriming for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration.Microbial biotechnology · 2023Review
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Abstract
The utilization of microbial inoculants in the realm of sustainable agricultural and ecosystem restoration has witnessed a surge in recent decades. This rise is largely attributed to advancements in our understanding of plant-microbe interactions, the urgency to reduce the dependence on agrochemicals and the growing societal demand for sustainable strategies in ecosystem management. However, despite the rapid growth of bio-inoculants sector, certain limitations persist concerning their efficacy and performance under the field condition. Here, we propose that seed biopriming, an effective microbial inoculant technique integrating both biological agents (the priming of beneficial microbes on seeds) and physiological aspects (hydration of seeds for improved metabolically activity), has a significant potential to mitigate these limitations. This method increases the protection of seeds against soil-borne pathogens and soil pollutants, such as salts and heavy metals, while promoting germination rate and uniformity, leading to overall improved primary productivity and soil health. Furthermore, we argue that a microbial coating on seeds can facilitate transgenerational associations of beneficial microbes, refine plant and soil microbiomes, and maintain soil legacies of beneficial microflora. This review article aims to improve our understanding of the seed biopriming approach as a potent and valuable tool in achieving sustainable agriculture and successful ecosystem restoration.
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