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  • Agricultural Science
  • Plant Biology
  • Microbiology

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  • Maize (Zea mays L.) requires significant nitrogen (N) for optimal growth, a nutrient scarce in available forms despite atmospheric abundance.
  • Current agricultural practices rely heavily on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, leading to ecological and economic challenges.
  • Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), a natural process in legumes, converts atmospheric nitrogen into plant-available forms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of engineering biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in maize as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers.
  • To review current research and future strategies for developing BNF in cereals, focusing on maize.
  • To provide a roadmap for improving BNF in maize for enhanced food and nutritional security.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on endophytic diazotrophs associated with maize.
  • Analysis of genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying plant-microbe interactions.
  • Discussion of various approaches including breeding, genetic engineering, omics, gene editing, and synthetic biology.

Main Results:

  • Identification of numerous endophytic diazotrophs associated with maize.
  • Understanding the potential to elucidate genetic and molecular aspects of maize-diazotroph interactions.
  • Recognition of advanced breeding and engineering strategies to establish symbiotic BNF in cereals.

Conclusions:

  • Developing BNF in maize is a viable strategy to reduce reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
  • Further research into the genetic and molecular basis of endophytic diazotroph interactions is crucial.
  • A combination of breeding, genetic engineering, and synthetic biology holds promise for achieving BNF in maize and ensuring sustainable agriculture.