SOIL MICROBIOME ROLE IN AGRICULTURE

SOIL MICROBIOME: ROLE IN AGRICULTURE AND AGRONOMIC MANAGEMENT

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Keywords

SOIL MICROBIOME
AGRONOMIC MANAGEMENT
bacteria
fungi
archaea
microorganisms
soil fertility and crop yields
potassium mobilization
siderophore production

Magazine: August 2024

Page: 33 - 37

Volume: 4

Issue: 8

Issue Date: 10 August 2024

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Abstract

The soil microbiome, comprising bacteria, fungi, and archaea, is pivotal in agriculture. These microorganisms enhance nutrient availability through biological nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization, potassium mobilization, and siderophore production, thus boosting soil fertility and crop yields. They also improve soil structure, suppress pathogens, and support plant growth through symbiosis. However, they can cause nutrient losses and harbor harmful pathogens, affecting plant health. Understanding these interactions informs sustainable farming practices, potentially reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and chemicals, thereby promoting eco-friendly agriculture and improved crop productivity.