In modern agriculture, enhancing crop productivity while minimizing the use of chemical inputs is of the utmost importance. Beneficial microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and archaea, have emerged as valuable tools for sustainable crop improvement. These microorganisms are critical in promoting plant growth, disease resistance, nutrient uptake, and stress tolerance. Harnessing the potential of beneficial microbes offers a promising avenue to increasing agricultural sustainability while reducing the environmental impact of farming practices. Comprehending the processes of isolating, identifying, and characterizing these microorganisms is imperative to fully harnessing their capabilities for enhancing crop productivity. Researchers are currently investigating the interactions between plants and beneficial microbes with the objective of developing innovative biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol agents that have the potential to bring about a significant transformation in modern agricultural practices.

The primary objective of this Research Topic is to advance our knowledge on isolating and identifying beneficial microbes and their application in agriculture. We seek to explore the isolation, identification, and characterization of these microbes and how they can be utilized to enhance crop performance. Our primary objective is to elucidate the mechanisms by which advantageous microorganisms engage in interactions with plants, thereby facilitating growth promotion and enhancing the plants' ability to withstand stressful conditions. By addressing these knowledge gaps, we aim to provide valuable insights that can guide the development of innovative strategies for sustainable crop improvement. Additionally, we aim to create a platform for researchers to share their findings, methodologies, and advancements in the field of beneficial microbes, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

In this Research Topic, we invite authors to submit Original Research, Review, and Methods articles that contribute to the understanding and utilization of beneficial microbes for crop improvement. We welcome articles that contribute, but are not limited to, the following subtopics:

• Isolation and identification of novel beneficial microbes from various environmental sources and crops.
• Characterization of the mechanisms underlying the interactions between beneficial microbes and plants.
• Evaluation of the potential of beneficial microbes in enhancing crop growth, nutrient acquisition, and stress tolerance.
• Development of biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol agents based on beneficial microbes.
• Exploration of the application of beneficial microbes in different agricultural settings, including organic and conventional farming.
• Molecular and genetic aspects of beneficial microbe-plant interactions.
• Overcoming challenges and bottlenecks in the practical implementation of beneficial microbes in agriculture.

PLEASE NOTE: Descriptive studies that report responses of growth, yield, or quality to agronomical treatments will not be considered if they do not progress physiological understanding of these responses.

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