Volume : 11, Issue : 2, FEB 2025

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “ROLE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE, CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” (NCB-2025)

ROLE OF MICROORGANISMS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE�A REVIEW

CHANDRA GURNANI*, VIKRAM KUMAR, MEENAKSHI KISHAN, NISHA CHUGH, MANISH, JASHANDEEP KAUR, KANTA

Abstract

Microorganisms play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil fertility, promoting plant growth, and protecting crops from diseases, which minimizes the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This paper examines the various roles of microorganisms, including nitrogen-fixing bacteria, mycorrhizal fungi, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, in contributing to agricultural sustainability. It also highlights how microbial inoculants can improve soil health, crop yields, and resilience against biotic and abiotic stressors, thereby fostering a more sustainable agricultural system.

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