MICROBIAL BIOINPUTS IN THE SOIL-PLANT-MICROORGANISM DYNAMICS: IMPLICATIONS FOR FERTILITY, NUTRIENT CYCLING, BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, AND AGROECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY
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Microbial inoculants, Biofertilizers, Agricultural microbiome, Soil health, Integrated plant productionAbstract
Agricultural production faces challenges related to sustainability, soil fertility, and food security, especially in integrated plant and animal production systems. Microbial bioinputs emerge as biotechnological tools capable of optimizing the soil-plant-microorganism interaction, promoting plant growth, nutrient cycling, biological control, and agroecosystem sustainability. This study aimed to critically analyze the role of these bioinputs in soil fertility, microbiome modulation, nutrient cycling, and pathogen reduction, assessing impacts in different agricultural contexts and animal production. An integrative literature review was conducted, including scientific articles, theses, dissertations, and undergraduate research papers published between 2018 and 2025, in Portuguese and English, with systematic data collection and qualitative analysis. The results indicate that microbial bioinputs increase the availability of essential nutrients, promote organic matter, modulate soil microbiota, and strengthen plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, contributing to higher productivity and forage quality. Microbial consortia demonstrated potential to restore degraded soils, reduce chemical inputs, and reinforce sustainable agroecosystem practices. It is concluded that the strategic application of these bioinputs provides scientific and practical support for agronomists and veterinarians, promoting more resilient, safe, and sustainable production systems. Long-term investigation, standardized protocols, interdisciplinary integration, and translation of findings into public policies and professional practices are recommended, ensuring monitoring, continuous evaluation, and responsible dissemination of results to improve sustainable management, animal health, and environmental conservation.
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