Making Sustainable Agriculture Possible Through the Utilization of Plant-Microbe Interactions

Abstract

Through the use of a controlled greenhouse experiment, this research analyzes the function that plant-microbe interactions play in the promotion of sustainable agriculture. In this study, we used a randomized complete block design to investigate the influence that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have on the development of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and soybeans (Glycine max). The results showed that there was a considerable improvement in the parameters of plant growth, notably in the group that was treated with AMF. This improvement included an increase in shoot height, root length, and biomass. While this was going on, indices of soil health showed that the soil that had been treated with AMF had a higher microbial diversity and it contained more nutrients. These results highlight the possibility of using certain plant-microbe interactions, in particular with AMF, to promote both the development of plants and the health of the soil in sustainable agriculture. The research underscores the relevance of these relationships in terms of minimizing dependency on synthetic inputs, lessening the effect on the environment, and supporting agricultural systems that are resilient.