Nitrogen Fixation: Certain bacteria can convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms usable by plants, enhancing soil fertility.
Disease Suppression: Beneficial microbes can outcompete or inhibit pathogens, reducing the incidence of plant diseases.
Nutrient Availability: Microorganisms can decompose organic matter, releasing essential nutrients for plant uptake.
Growth Promotion: Some microbes produce growth-promoting substances that stimulate plant development.
Microbial inoculants, also known as soil inoculants or bioinoculants, are agricultural amendments that introduce beneficial microorganisms—such as bacteria, fungi, or algae—into the soil or directly onto plants to promote plant health and growth.