Advancing precision farming through microbial genomics and biotechnological tools: Innovations for improving crop productivity and soil health

Abstract

In agriculture sector application of precision farming implies to agricultural input based on soil types, climatic condition and crop need to maximize sustainable agriculture production with quality and profitability. Successful implementation of precision farming in agriculture depends on multiple components, including the extent to which conditions within a known field are managed, the acceptability of input recommendation amount and control to the degree of application microbial consortia. Among these, microbial genomics identified and biotechnological tools represent cutting-edge best strategies to sustainably enhance crop yield with soil health. This review explores recent advancing precision farming through microbial genomics, metagenomics, microbial resource management, and microbial-based biotechnological tools innovations for improving crop productivity and soil health. Emphasis is placed on how these innovations can contribute to site-specific management practices, integrates remote sensing technologies such as satellite and drones, to monitor crop conditions and captures early signs of diseases or pests infect. These tools enable people to intervene implement targeted sites treatments, lowering the need for large-scale bio-pesticides and minimizing crop losses, improve soil fertility, mitigate stresses, and promote ecological sustainability. Additionally, precision farming facilitates monitoring (real-time) of weather conditions, permitting farmers to adjust their irrigation schedules or implement protective measures in response to changing climatic conditions.