ROLE OF ENDOPHYTIC MICROORGANISMS IN PLANT GROWTH PROMOTION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
endophytic microorganisms, plant growth promotion, biofertilizers, plant-microbe interactions, sustainable agriculture, stress tolerance.Abstract
This paper examines the role of endophytic microorganisms — bacteria and fungi that colonise internal plant tissues without causing disease — in promoting plant growth and stress tolerance. It discusses the mechanisms through which endophytes enhance nutrient acquisition, produce growth-regulating compounds, and confer resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. The potential application of endophyte-based biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture is also evaluated.
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