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The mango (Mangifera indica) rhizosphere, a dynamic interaction zone between roots, soil, and microbes, is critical in tree health and productivity. Climate change, characterized by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased pest pressures, has amplified challenges for mango cultivation, including reduced soil fertility, heightened disease susceptibility, and impaired tree physiology. Microbiome engineering of the mango rhizosphere is a promising strategy to mitigate these effects and promote sustainable, climate-resilient production systems. This chapter explores the potential of harnessing beneficial microbial communities to enhance nutrient uptake, bolster disease resistance, and improve stress tolerance in mango trees. It delves into the ecological complexity of the mango rhizosphere, highlighting the symbiotic relationships between mango roots and microbial consortia, including plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Advances in metagenomics, transcriptomics, and microbial bioinformatics have enabled the identification of key functional microbes that contribute to these processes. Key areas of focus include applying bioinoculants, developing microbial consortia tailored to specific agroecological conditions, and integrating of microbiome-based strategies with sustainable orchard management practices. The chapter also addresses challenges such as scalability, compatibility with existing agricultural systems, and the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure safe implementation. By synthesizing recent advances and field applications, this chapter underscores microbiome engineering as a transformative tool to enhance the resilience and sustainability of mango production systems. The way forward involves interdisciplinary collaboration, technological innovation, and farmer engagement to operationalize microbiome engineering on a scale. As climate change continues to reshape agricultural landscapes, the engineering of rhizosphere microbiomes offers a pathway toward more sustainable and resilient mango cultivation systems.

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Microbiome Engineering of the Mango Rhizosphere: A Sustainable Solution for Climate-Resilient Production and Way Forward

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    2025年

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  • Syed Atif Hasan Naqvi,
  • Shakeel Ahmad,
  • Mukhtar Ahmed,
  • Adriene Caldeira Batista,
  • Ricardo Siqueira da Silva

摘要

The mango (Mangifera indica) rhizosphere, a dynamic interaction zone between roots, soil, and microbes, is critical in tree health and productivity. Climate change, characterized by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased pest pressures, has amplified challenges for mango cultivation, including reduced soil fertility, heightened disease susceptibility, and impaired tree physiology. Microbiome engineering of the mango rhizosphere is a promising strategy to mitigate these effects and promote sustainable, climate-resilient production systems. This chapter explores the potential of harnessing beneficial microbial communities to enhance nutrient uptake, bolster disease resistance, and improve stress tolerance in mango trees. It delves into the ecological complexity of the mango rhizosphere, highlighting the symbiotic relationships between mango roots and microbial consortia, including plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Advances in metagenomics, transcriptomics, and microbial bioinformatics have enabled the identification of key functional microbes that contribute to these processes. Key areas of focus include applying bioinoculants, developing microbial consortia tailored to specific agroecological conditions, and integrating of microbiome-based strategies with sustainable orchard management practices. The chapter also addresses challenges such as scalability, compatibility with existing agricultural systems, and the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure safe implementation. By synthesizing recent advances and field applications, this chapter underscores microbiome engineering as a transformative tool to enhance the resilience and sustainability of mango production systems. The way forward involves interdisciplinary collaboration, technological innovation, and farmer engagement to operationalize microbiome engineering on a scale. As climate change continues to reshape agricultural landscapes, the engineering of rhizosphere microbiomes offers a pathway toward more sustainable and resilient mango cultivation systems.