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  • Beneficial interactions between soil bacteria and plants are crucial for agriculture and ecosystem health.
  • Understanding these plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) requires diverse experimental approaches.

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  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current experimental techniques used to study plant-PGPB interactions.
  • To highlight methods focusing on both plant responses and PGPB physiology and biochemistry.

Main Methods:

  • Plant microbiome analysis and DNA genome sequencing of PGPB.
  • Omics approaches (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) for gene expression studies.
  • Genome editing, PGPB inoculant encapsulation, advanced imaging, nitrogenase assays, and specialized growth chambers.

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  • The review synthesizes a range of established and emerging techniques.
  • These methods allow for detailed investigation of PGPB functions and plant responses.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-faceted approach combining various techniques is essential for fully elucidating plant-PGPB beneficial interactions.
  • Continued development and application of these methods will advance our understanding and utilization of PGPB in sustainable agriculture.