Harnessing plant–microbe interactions: strategies for enhancing resilience and nutrient acquisition for sustainable agriculture

The rhizosphere, a biologically active zone where plant roots interface with soil, plays a crucial role in enhancing plant health, resilience, and stress tolerance. As a key component in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2, the rhizosphere is increasingly recognized for its potential to promote sustainable agricultural productivity. Engineering the rhizosphere microbiome is emerging as an innovative strategy to foster plant growth, improve stress adaptation, and restore soil health while mitigating the detrimental effects of conventional farming practices. This review synthesizes recent advancements in omics technologies, sequencing tools, and synthetic microbial communities (SynComs), which have provided…