Summary
This review examines the emerging field of customised plant microbiome engineering as a strategy to enhance crop performance and support food security. The authors synthesise evidence on how targeted modifications to plant-associated microbial communities—through inoculation, selection, and environmental management—may improve productivity, nutrient uptake, and resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses. As suggested by the 2023 publication date, the paper reflects contemporary perspectives on precision microbiology in agriculture, though field-scale adoption remains limited.
Regional applicability
Microbiome engineering principles are geography-agnostic and applicable to United Kingdom farming systems, particularly for crops and horticultural production. However, implementation will depend on regulatory approval of microbial inoculants, local soil conditions, and integration with existing UK agronomic practices. Transferability to commercial UK farm conditions requires further field validation.
Key measures
Plant-associated microbial communities; crop productivity metrics; stress tolerance; potential food security outcomes
Outcomes reported
The paper reviews customised microbiome engineering strategies and their potential applications to improve plant performance, yield, and stress resilience. It synthesises current evidence on targeted microbial interventions for food security.
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