2023, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part A
Synergistic role of plant growth promoting microbial consortia in enhancing soil microbiome activity and brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) productivity
Author(s): Ravish K Singh
Abstract: Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs) play a central role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil fertility, plant nutrition, and stress tolerance. The use of microbial consortia—combinations of beneficial bacteria and fungi—has gained attention as a sustainable approach to restore soil microbiome diversity and improve crop productivity. This study investigates the synergistic influence of bacterial and fungal consortia on soil enzyme activity, nutrient availability, and brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) yield under field conditions. The experiment included Azotobacter chroococcum, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus subtilis, Trichoderma harzianum, and Glomus mosseae applied individually and in different combinations. The microbial consortium significantly enhanced soil dehydrogenase (by 43%), phosphatase (by 38%), and urease (by 32%) activities compared to the uninoculated control. Plant growth, fruit yield, and nutrient uptake were markedly improved, with an overall yield increase of 26.5% in consortium-treated plots. These findings confirm that microbial consortia can effectively improve soil microbiome functionality and contribute to sustainable brinjal cultivation.
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Ravish K Singh. Synergistic role of plant growth promoting microbial consortia in enhancing soil microbiome activity and brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) productivity. J Adv Microbiol Res 2023;4(2):67-69.
