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Ujwal Virkhare1, Govind Gupta2 , Sakshi Tewari3, Prajwal Nimbulkar1, Ashish Dutta1 and Deepak Kher2
1School of Science, Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
2School of Agriculture, Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
3Department of Life Sciences, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
Article Number: 10256 | © The Author(s). 2025
J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2025;19(3):1662-1677. https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.19.3.11
Received: 22 January 2025 | Accepted: 12 March 2025 | Published online: 31 July 2025
Issue online: September 2025
Abstract

Zinc (Zn) is a vital element for the growth of plants. However, soils often suffer from its deficiency, which adversely affects crops. Zn supplementation using chemical fertilizers is ineffective and negatively affects the environment. Zn is converted from an insoluble state to a soluble state by ZSB which improves the absorption of Zn by plants and promotes overall plant health. Integrating these microbes into agricultural practices through seed inoculation, soil amendment, and foliar sprays offers a sustainable solution to Zn deficiency, promoting healthier crops and contributing to food security. Field trials provide empirical evidence of the extent to which Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria enhances both the quality and quantity of the crops. ZSB into agricultural practices can improve agricultural land productivity, also food security, and promote environmentally sustainable farming practices. This review examines the potential of zinc solubilizing bacteria as an effective alternative for enhancing plant growth and increasing the availability of Zn.

Keywords

Brassica juncea L., Biostimulants, Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria, Sustainable Agriculture

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