Summary
This 2022 narrative review synthesises peer-reviewed evidence on the role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in enhancing the availability of soil nitrogen and phosphorus for crop nutrition. The paper appears to examine both the biochemical and microbiological mechanisms underlying PGPR-mediated nutrient mobilisation and the potential implications for more resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable farming systems. As published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, it contextualises microbial soil processes within broader agronomic sustainability and environmental stewardship objectives.
UK applicability
The mechanisms of PGPR-mediated nutrient mobilisation are broadly applicable to UK temperate soils and cropping systems. However, the review's practical applicability to UK farming will depend on the geographic and climatic focus of the studies synthesised; evidence from tropical or arid systems may require contextual adaptation to cooler, higher-rainfall conditions.
Key measures
Soil nitrogen availability, soil phosphorus availability, PGPR mechanisms of nutrient solubilisation and mineralisation, crop nutrient uptake responses, sustainability metrics
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises evidence on mechanisms by which plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) mobilise and enhance soil nitrogen and phosphorus availability. It examines the agronomic and environmental sustainability implications of PGPR-mediated nutrient cycling.
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