This review highlights how phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms improve phosphorus availability in agriculture, suggesting effective management strategies for food security.
Key Points
To review the mechanisms by which phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms enhance phosphorus availability in soils and their role in sustainable agriculture.
Reviewed studies on the role of phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms in various agricultural systems like cereals and horticulture crops.
Discussed mechanisms such as organic acid secretion and enzyme activity that facilitate phosphorus solubilization.
Analyzed genetic factors influencing the solubilization process and interactions with plant roots.