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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 13, Issue:7, July, 2024

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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2024.13(7): 314-323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2024.1307.030


A Brief Overview of Plant Microbiome: Stressing its Significance and Function
R. Vidhyalakshmi, S. Ramya* and S. Janani
Department of Microbiology, Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai– 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

The plant microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms that live in and around plants, plays an essential role in plant health and development. This review offers a brief overview of the plant microbiome, focusing on its importance for plant growth, nutrient uptake, and disease resistance. Microbial communities, including bacteria, fungi, and archaea, have formed symbiotic relationships with plants, helping them adapt and thrive in a variety of environmental conditions. In this review highlight key functions of the plant microbiome, such as boosting stress tolerance, producing hormones, and protecting plants from pathogens. The review also touches on how manipulating the microbiome could be applied to sustainable agriculture, aiming to enhance crop productivity and resilience by deepening our understanding of plant-microbe interactions. Additionally, it emphasizes the critical role of soil microbial populations in directly contributing to plant growth.


Keywords: Plant microbiome, microbial symbiosis, stress tolerance, plant-microbe interactions


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