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Engineering the rhizosphere microbiome enhances plant health and resilience by optimizing beneficial microbe functions. This approach leverages advanced omics and gene-editing tools to manage soil-borne diseases and improve crop production sustainably.

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  • The rhizosphere, a critical plant root-soil interface, is a complex ecosystem vital for plant health.
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  • Engineering the rhizosphere microbiome is an emerging strategy to enhance plant growth and disease resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the roles of intra- and inter-microbe interactions in rhizosphere microbiome engineering.
  • To discuss the application of omics and gene-editing technologies in understanding plant-microbe interactions.
  • To explore strategies for improving plant health and managing soil-borne diseases through rhizosphere engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on rhizosphere microbiome engineering.
  • Analysis of omics tools (genomics, transcriptomics, etc.) and gene-editing techniques.
  • Investigation of plant signaling compounds and their role in shaping microbial communities.

Main Results:

  • Rhizosphere microbiome engineering offers a promising avenue for improving plant growth and resilience.
  • Understanding multitrophic interactions within the rhizosphere is crucial for effective microbiome manipulation.
  • Omics technologies have significantly advanced our ability to unravel plant-microbe interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Ecological engineering of rhizosphere plant interactions presents a sustainable alternative for crop improvement.
  • Utilizing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and cover cropping strategies can enhance microbiome functions.
  • Rhizosphere microbiome engineering holds potential for sustainable agriculture and increased crop yields.