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ReviewBiologia futura2026

Revitalization of plant growth-promoting plant allied microbes: an eco-friendly approach for agricultural and environmental sustainability.

Rajeshwari Negi, Babita Sharma, Priya Darshani, Samrendra Singh Thakur, Anisa Ratnasari, Mukul Machhindra Barwant, Preety Tomar, Neelam Yadav, Ajar Nath Yadav

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Review in Biologia futura, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Rajeshwari NegiDepartment of Biosciences, Graphic Era Deemed to Be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India.
Babita SharmaDepartment of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, 173101, India.
Priya DarshaniDepartment of Dravyaguna, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital Thanniruhalla, Hassan, Karnataka, 573201, India.
Samrendra Singh ThakurDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, 470003, India.
Anisa RatnasariDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil, Planning, and Geo Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, East Java, 60111, Indonesia.
Mukul Machhindra BarwantDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition School of Sciences, Sanjivani University, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, 423601, India.
Preety TomarDepartment of Zoology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, 173101, India.
Neelam YadavCentre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India.
Ajar Nath YadavDepartment of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, 173101, India. ajarbiotech@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6911-7050

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Plants are increasingly recognized as metaorganisms because they harbor diverse and dynamic microbial communities that establish intricate symbiotic associations and collectively regulate plant growth, development, and adaptation to changing environmental conditions. Plant-associated microorganisms colonize distinct ecological niches, including the rhizosphere, phyllosphere, endosphere, and surrounding soil, where they contribute to nutrient acquisition, phytohormone production, disease suppression, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. These multifunctional interactions have positioned plant growth-promoting (PGP) plant-allied microbes as promising alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides for sustainable agriculture. However, despite significant advances in plant microbiome research, information on the diversity, functional mechanisms, agricultural applications, emerging technologies, and translational challenges of PGP microbes remains dispersed across the literature, limiting a comprehensive understanding of their potential for sustainable crop production. To address this gap, this review synthesizes recent advances in the ecology, functional mechanisms, and agricultural significance of plant growth-promoting plant-allied microbes, with particular emphasis on their roles in improving nutrient availability, enhancing crop productivity, suppressing phytopathogens, and increasing plant resilience to environmental stresses. The review further discusses recent developments in microbial consortia, microbiome engineering, omics-based technologies, and advanced bioformulation strategies, while critically evaluating challenges associated with commercialization, formulation stability, environmental variability, regulatory frameworks, and farmer adoption. Finally, future research priorities and technological innovations required for the successful integration of microbial-based solutions into climate-resilient agricultural systems are highlighted. This review provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective that supports the development and sustainable implementation of plant-allied microbial technologies for environmentally responsible agriculture and long-term food security.

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EndophyteMechanismPhyllospherePlant growth promotionRhizosphereStress toleranceSustainable agriculture

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