of this microbiological approach, in any case, relies on upon identification,
preparation and delivery of multifunctional endophytic phosphate solubilizers to
farm practitioners. This would be amiable when a superior learning on endophyte
environment and their molecular associations is achieved. Once recognized and
physiologically portrayed, phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms are liable to give
advantages to crops in sustainable agriculture. Further, keeping in mind the end
goal to guarantee food security in developing nations, there is a dire requirement for
the eco-friendly sustainable intensification of farming production systems. In this
context, efficient indigenous or genetically modified region or crop specific endo-
phytic PSM and advancements for their definitive exchange to thefields must be
produced and delivered to farmers in a relatively brief time.
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