Development of molecular biomarkers for monitoring of arable crops colonization with Methylobacterium symbioticum SB0023/3, a methylotrophic bacterium commonly used as a biostimulant in agriculture

This study provides a robust, genome-informed molecular detection system for monitoring <i>M. symbioticum</i> SB0023/3 in crops. The presented approach enables direct detection from plant tissues, facilitating studies on colonization dynamics and biosafety. This methodology can be extended to other microbial biostimulants, supporting sustainable agricultural practices.