Harnessing Microorganisms as Sustainable Green Technology for Enhanced Seed Germination and Crop Growth

ABSTRACT Seed germination is a primary process in plant growth and development, as it is the first in a series of steps that result in successful cultivation. Most of the helping techniques that promote seed germination and crop growth are mediated by processes of a chemical nature, which are harmful to the environment. For this reason, agricultural strategies have been evolving in response to the need to take care of the planet, leading the scientific community to look for other environmentally friendly alternatives to reduce pollution problems in agricultural soils. This is why the use of beneficial bacteria and fungi in agricultural practices has become increasingly common, gaining ground against conventional treatments, as these microorganisms establish a direct relationship with the crop, providing conditions to improve quality, growth, and safety against diseases caused by phytopathogenic microorganisms, resulting in a successful crops.