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Tavisha Singh1, Diksha Garg2 , Kulveer Kaur3, Ranjan Singh4, Sangram Singh5, Nivedita Prasad6 and Manikant Tripathi7
1Department of Science, Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara, Punjab, India.
2Department of Microbiology, DAV University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
3Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
4Department of Microbiology, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.
5Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.
6Department of Agriculture and Allied Science, United University, Jhalwa, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India.
7Biotechnology Program, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Article Number: 10062 | © The Author(s). 2025
J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2025;19(3):1599-1613. https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.19.3.07
Received: 14 November 2024 | Accepted: 10 June 2025 | Published online: 22 July 2025
Issue online: September 2025
Abstract

Investigations into seed microbiomes have unveiled intricate networks of microbial interactions that promote nutrient mobilization and uptake, significantly contributing to seedling vigor and resilience in diverse environmental conditions. Emerging evidence suggests that seed-borne microbes not only protect against pathogens but also influence plant developmental pathways, providing novel strategies for enhancing crop productivity via microbial inoculation. Moreover, these microbes might interfere with the endobiome of other plants, potentially suppressing competitor species, enhancing seedling growth, and increasing mortality. However, this effect is likely to be species-dependent, influenced by host plant species, microbial community composition, and environmental conditions. This implies that, in natural ecosystems, endobiome interference can be an important factor in plant-plant interactions. If validated through rigorous laboratory experiments and subsequent field trials, leveraging endobiome interference could offer a viable strategy to manage invasive or weedy plant species. This approach would be supported by integrated omics techniques, particularly genomics and metabolomics, to elucidate the genetic and metabolic contributions of seed microbiomes. Such insights could pave the way for precision microbiome engineering, ultimately optimizing agricultural yields while minimizing environmental impacts. This review article underscores the diverse and beneficial roles of seed microbiomes in plant biology, illustrating how ongoing research continues to deepen our understanding of their profound impacts on both plant health and the sustainability of agriculture.

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Endobiome, Microbiome, Omics, Engineering, Interactions

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