Beneficial bacteria that make up microbial inoculants have gotten a lot of attention because they have the ability to increase food production by helping plants grow, making the earth healthier, and stopping plant diseases. Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and algae work with plants in different ways to help them take in more nutrients, be stronger against external stresses, and make the soil ecosystem better. Using bacteria inoculants could change the way farming is done by giving farmers an alternative to chemical fertilisers and herbicides that is more sustainable and better for the environment. Many distinct mechanisms of action of microbial inoculants benefit plants and animals. Known to create symbiotic partnerships with legumes, nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Rhizobium and Azospirillum this raises the nitrogen content of the soil. Similarly, like Pseudomonas and Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, bacteria and fungus that break down phosphate assist plants to absorb more phosphate, which is essential for development. Furthermore making plants more resistant to biotic and abiotic elements such dryness, salinity, and disease pressure are microbial inoculants. Certain bacterium inoculants, such auxins, cytokinins, and gibberellins, produce hormones that assist plants in growth, therefore improving the conditions. Correct application of microbial inoculants relies on factors like type selection, application technique, and local environment components. Although many people know that bacterial inoculants are beneficial, their efficacy will vary depending on the kind of soil, the crop, and the temperature. Many research and field testing are required to determine the optimum approach to apply bacterial inoculants in many agricultural environments. New technological advances have produced more stable, efficient, and compatible with a wider spectrum of foods new microbial products including genetically modified microbes. The quest for reduced chemical usage and increased interest in healthy farming are driving microbials inoculants' increasing frequency in contemporary farming. Moreover, integrating microbial inoculants into precision farming systems along with other innovative technologies like smart irrigation and soil monitoring might help to make them even more beneficial and successful.
Keywords: Microbial inoculants, crop productivity, sustainable agriculture, nitrogen fixation, soil health
How to cite this article:Anerao P, Anjali, Mohite A, Garg V, Ghatage A, Suryavanshi NJ., Microbial Inoculants for Improved Crop Productivity .Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1s): 1206-1219; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16. 1206-1219