Summary
This narrative review addresses the integration of sustainable agricultural practices in fruit orchards, with emphasis on plant growth-promoting bacteria as a mechanism to enhance soil biodiversity and nutrient management. The authors synthesise literature on PGPB applications within the context of EU environmental policy objectives and growing consumer demand for ecologically cultivated fruits. The review frames PGPB-based interventions as a knowledge-integrating approach to balancing sustainability goals with orchard productivity.
UK applicability
The review's focus on EU environmental policy (Green Deal Strategy) and temperate fruit orchards has direct relevance to UK horticultural practice and policy alignment. However, the findings are synthesised from broader European research and may require UK-specific validation regarding soil types, climate conditions, and orchard management practices typical of British regions.
Key measures
Soil biodiversity indicators; nutrient cycling parameters; orchard production performance; implementation of sustainable practices in fruit production systems
Outcomes reported
This review compiles evidence on the impacts of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) on soil biodiversity and nutrient management in fruit orchards. The paper examines how PGPB-based approaches can support sustainable orchard production aligned with the EU Green Deal Strategy.
Topic tags
Dig deeper with Pulse AI.
Pulse AI has read the whole catalogue. Ask about this record, its theme, or how the findings apply to UK farming and policy — every answer cites the underlying studies.