Résumé
Background: Soil health is critical for sustaining life, influenced by the complex interactions between soil, microorganisms, and plants; indulging in these interactions is indispensable for sustainable agriculture. This chapter explores how plant–soil–microbe dynamics affect soil ecosystem health, focusing on how microorganisms influence nutrient uptake, stress resilience, and plant development.
Scope: Plant growth-promoting microorganisms are helpful in promoting plant growth by taking part in nutrient recycling, suppressing diseases, and mitigating innumerable types of stresses. Through an extensive review of literature and empirical evidence, this chapter elucidates the intricate interplay between plants and microorganisms within soil ecosystems. This chapter also underscores the role of PGPRs in biofertilization, pathogen bio-control, and abiotic stress mitigation strategies.
Conclusion: This chapter explores various omics-based studies in the area of plant–soil–microbe interactions. By understanding and leveraging the symbiotic relationship between plants and microorganisms, we can advance our efforts toward fostering resilient and productive soil ecosystems. This chapter also tries to provide a way to use these studies in the agriculture field to improve crop production and soil health.