Harnessing Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPRs) for Sustainable Management of Rice Blast Disease Caused by Magnaporthe Oryzae: Strategies and Remediation Techniques in Indonesia
Qudrat Ullaha, Taimoor Munirb, Tayyiba Mumtazc, Mahnoor Chawlad, Muhammad Amire, Muhammad Ismailf, Muhammad Qasima, Aisha Ghaffard, Irfan Haidria
- aDepartment of Environmental Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab
- bDepartment of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab
- cDepartment of Biotechnology, Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar
- dDepartment of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab
- eDepartment of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab
- fDepartment of Physics, NED University of Engineering and Technology
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Abstract
Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPRs) are beneficial microorganisms that play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil fertility, improving nutrient uptake, and promoting plant growth and resilience. In Indonesia, rice (Oryza sativa) stands as a vital staple crop, essential for food security and economic stability. However, rice production faces significant challenges, prominently including rice blast disease caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae. A systematic literature review is conducted, showing that this disease severely impacts yield and quality, threatening food security in the region. The aim of this review is to explore the potential of PGPRs in managing rice blast disease and enhancing rice production in Indonesia. The scope includes examining the mechanisms of action of PGPRs, presenting case studies on their application, discussing challenges and opportunities for wider adoption, and proposing future research directions to optimize their effectiveness in sustainable rice cultivation.