Recent advances in Bacillus-mediated plant growth enhancement: a paradigm shift in redefining crop resilience

Recent advances in Bacillus-mediated plant growth enhancement: a paradigm shift in redefining crop resilience

23 January 2024 | Anil Patani¹ · Margi Patel² · Shaikhul Islam³ · Virendra Kumar Yadav² · Dharmendra Prajapati¹ · Ajar Nath Yadav⁴ · Dipak Kumar Sahoo⁵ · Ashish Patel²
Recent advances in Bacillus-mediated plant growth promotion have significantly transformed modern agriculture, offering new strategies for enhancing crop resilience and sustainability. The Bacillus genus plays a crucial role in promoting plant growth through various mechanisms, including nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, siderophore production, and the synthesis of plant growth hormones. These bacteria also act as effective biocontrol agents, reducing phytopathogens and protecting plants from diseases. Advances in molecular biology have deepened our understanding of the complex interactions between Bacillus species and plants, revealing the genetic and metabolic bases of these relationships. Novel biotechnology techniques have enabled the development of Bacillus-based biofertilizers and biopesticides, providing sustainable alternatives to conventional chemical inputs. The combination of biochar with Bacillus species has further enhanced soil fertility and sustainable agriculture by improving nutrient retention and plant growth. Bacillus species are also effective in alleviating environmental abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity, contributing to climate-resilient agriculture. However, challenges remain in the practical application of Bacillus-based solutions in the field. This review highlights the critical significance of Bacillus-mediated plant growth promotion in sustainable agriculture, emphasizing the need to understand and utilize recent advancements to address global food production challenges. The Bacillus genus has emerged as a key player in sustainable and resilient agricultural production, offering promising solutions for improving crop resilience and maintaining food security. The integration of Bacillus-based technologies, including biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biochar, presents opportunities for restructuring soil fertility and nutrient management systems. As the discussion continues, the review underscores the importance of addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with the practical implementation of Bacillus-based solutions in real-world agricultural contexts.Recent advances in Bacillus-mediated plant growth promotion have significantly transformed modern agriculture, offering new strategies for enhancing crop resilience and sustainability. The Bacillus genus plays a crucial role in promoting plant growth through various mechanisms, including nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, siderophore production, and the synthesis of plant growth hormones. These bacteria also act as effective biocontrol agents, reducing phytopathogens and protecting plants from diseases. Advances in molecular biology have deepened our understanding of the complex interactions between Bacillus species and plants, revealing the genetic and metabolic bases of these relationships. Novel biotechnology techniques have enabled the development of Bacillus-based biofertilizers and biopesticides, providing sustainable alternatives to conventional chemical inputs. The combination of biochar with Bacillus species has further enhanced soil fertility and sustainable agriculture by improving nutrient retention and plant growth. Bacillus species are also effective in alleviating environmental abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity, contributing to climate-resilient agriculture. However, challenges remain in the practical application of Bacillus-based solutions in the field. This review highlights the critical significance of Bacillus-mediated plant growth promotion in sustainable agriculture, emphasizing the need to understand and utilize recent advancements to address global food production challenges. The Bacillus genus has emerged as a key player in sustainable and resilient agricultural production, offering promising solutions for improving crop resilience and maintaining food security. The integration of Bacillus-based technologies, including biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biochar, presents opportunities for restructuring soil fertility and nutrient management systems. As the discussion continues, the review underscores the importance of addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with the practical implementation of Bacillus-based solutions in real-world agricultural contexts.
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