ABSTRACT

Sustainable agricultural productivity is related to ecological, crop management, plant disease supervision as well as soil nutrient status. Plant beneficial microorganisms have been employed to augment crop production and served as substitutes to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Bacillus species are the foremost plant growth-promoting bacteria. The genus, Bacillus has been utilized as a model organism for exploring sporulation, biofilm development, secondary metabolite production, plant root attachment etc. In addition to its various benefits for plant health, its ability to produce spores with high resilience makes it an attractive target for agricultural usage. Several of Bacillus spp. produce plethora of metabolites which activate plant growth and avert infection by pathogens. They also provide safeguard against hostile environmental circumstances. A number of Bacillus species, including B. thuringiensis, B. subtilis and others, have potential effects on plant development and stress resistance. Numerous studies on the effects of several Bacillus species, particularly Bacillus thuringiensis, on promoting plant development have been conducted during the past several years with a noticeably increased rate of phosphate solubilization in addition to its biopesticide action. The effectiveness of the Bacillus species as a potential biopesticide will be outlined in this review.
Publication date: 15/10/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.10.1042