Endophytic bacteria of woody plants as the basis of complex microbial preparations for agriculture and forestry

Abstract

The literature review focuses on endophytic bacteria inhabiting woody plants. Endophytic bacteria for genera Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Paenibacillus, Burkholderia, and Erwina are shown to be found in almost all woody tissues. In additional, endophytic bacteria have been found in reproductive plant organs. It is shown that endophytic bacteria have functional properties that are useful for host plants: the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, produce growth simulating and biocontrol substances, and to induce systemic resistane of plants to biotic and abiotic stresses. Endophytic bacteria are a major part of the microbiome of woody plants, possess valuable functional properties of host plants, and are a promising biotechnological resource for the development of complex microbial preparations for agriculture and forestry.