EC Microbiology

This review attempts to evaluate the impact of microbial biofilm biofertilizers on plant growth using studies conducted between 2020 to 2024. It was inferred that biofilm biofertilizers stimulated plant growth by promoting solubilization of nutrients (P, N, K) thus enhancing seed germination. It also increases Indoleacetic acid (IAA), siderophore, chlorophyll a and b production consequently promoting root, shoot and leaf development under stressed and unstressed abiotic conditions.

 Keywords: Microbial Biofilms; Biofertilizers; Indoleacetic Acid (IAA)

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