ReviewCurrent research in microbial sciences2025
The dual nature of plant growth-promoting bacteria: Benefits, risks, and pathways to sustainable deployment.
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- Integrative meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data reveals conserved orthologous gene modules and pathways in wheat and rice in response to plant growth-promoting bacteria.Functional & integrative genomics · 2026Pooled it
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- Harnessing the Potential of Nodule Endophytic Bacteria to Improve Soybean Growth Under Saline Conditions.Current microbiology · 2026Article
- Inoculation With Azospirillum brasilense and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Enhances Tomato Resilience to Severe Water Deficit: A Comprehensive Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Analysis.Environmental microbiology reports · 2026Article
- Microbial co-inoculation and extracellular vesicles: new frontiers for soybean productivity.Antonie van Leeuwenhoek · 2026Review
- Growth-Promoting and Quality-Enhancing Effects of Insect-DerivedInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- The root's hidden ally: How the rhizosheath microbiome fortifies crops against drought.aBIOTECH · 2026Review
- Engineering next-generation crops through CRISPR-mediated horizontal gene transfer.The New phytologist · 2026Review
- Soil-borne diseases in medicinal plants: linking allelopathy and host immunity to microbiome-based interventions.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Harnessing indigenous bacterial defenders to improve disease resistance and plant health in vegetableSustainable microbiology · 2026Review
- Harnessing synergistic potential of plant growth promoting bacteria to mitigate climate-induced stress in plants.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Plant microbiome engineering: from inoculation to genome editing.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
- Biocontrol ofFrontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- Wheat native endophytic bacteria isolated from Mediterranean and Atlantic agroecosystems: identification, functional profiling and seedling bioassays.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are pivotal in sustainable agriculture, enhancing crop productivity and reducing reliance on chemical inputs. However, their dual role as beneficial agents and potential stressors remains underexplored. This review examines the paradoxical adverse effects of PGPB, challenging the predominantly optimistic narrative surrounding their use. At the plant level, unintended consequences include hormonal imbalances (e.g., auxin-induced root inhibition), phytotoxic metabolite production (e.g., hydrogen cyanide), and trade-offs between growth and defense mechanisms. At the soil level, risks encompass disrupted microbial diversity, altered nutrient cycling, and horizontal gene transfer that may foster pathogenicity. These outcomes are driven by environmental factors (soil pH and moisture), host-specific interactions, and application practices. Mitigation strategies emphasize rigorous strain selection, optimized dosing, and integrated soil management to balance efficacy with ecological safety. Advances in multi-omics technologies and synthetic consortia design offer predictive insights into strain behavior, while long-term ecological assessments are critical to address legacy impacts. The review underscores the necessity of a nuanced, evidence-based approach to PGPB deployment, harmonizing agricultural benefits with environmental stewardship. By addressing knowledge gaps in microbial ecology and risk assessment, this work supports strategies prioritizing both agricultural resilience and soil biodiversity to ensure PGPB contribute sustainably to global food security.
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