Tiny Giants Endophytes in Sustainable Agriculture: Trends and Prospects

Abstract

Changing understanding of endophytes in the realm of agriculture suggests the possibility of improving soil health and productivity, as well as the overall environmental sustainability of agriculture. These non-pathogenic microorganisms living in a plant are capable of conferring stress tolerance, promoting growth, and suppressing pathogens. Nevertheless, navigating regulatory barriers and streamlining application techniques pose challenges. To maximize their agricultural utility, future research should focus on exploring new strains, optimizing application techniques, and integrating endophytes into crop breeding programs. Leveraging endophytes may further lead to the developing of sustainable agriculture and reduce many concerns related to global food security.