The application of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in Solanum lycopersicum production in the agricultural system: a review

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Afeez Adesina Adedayo¹  Olubukola Oluranti Babalola¹  Claire Prigent-Combaret²  Cristina Cruz³  Marius Stefan⁴  Funso Kutu⁵  Bernard R. Glick⁶ 

[1] Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University;Microbial Ecology, University Lyon 1;Department of Plant Biology, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa;Faculty of Biology, Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza;Faculty of Agiculture and Natural Sciences, University of Mpumalanga;Department of Biology, University of Waterloo

关键词: Biocontrol;    Biofertilizer;    Environmental health;    Food safety;    Plant health;    Tomato;   

DOI  :  10.7717/peerj.13405

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Inra

【 摘 要 】

Food safety is a significant challenge worldwide, from plantation to cultivation, especially for perishable products such as tomatoes. New eco-friendly strategies are needed, and beneficial microorganisms might be a sustainable solution. This study demonstrates bacteria activity in the tomato plant rhizosphere. Further, it investigates the rhizobacteria’s structure, function, and diversity in soil. Rhizobacteria that promote the growth and development of tomato plants are referred to as plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPR). They form a series of associations with plants and other organisms in the soil through a mutualistic relationship where both parties benefit from living together. It implies the antagonistic activities of the rhizobacteria to deter pathogens from invading tomato plants through their roots. Some PGPR are regarded as biological control agents that hinder the development of spoilage organisms and can act as an alternative for agricultural chemicals that may be detrimental to the health of humans, animals, and some of the beneficial microbes in the rhizosphere soil. These bacteria also help tomato plants acquire essential nutrients like potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), and nitrogen (N). Some rhizobacteria may offer a solution to low tomato production and help tackle food insecurity and farming problems. In this review, an overview of soil-inhabiting rhizobacteria focused on improving the sustainable production of Solanum lycopersicum.

【 授权许可】

CC BY