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Abstract
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Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) producing a myriad of chemicals can be utilized in numerous sectors such as pharmaceutical
products, feed and food additives, dyes, cosmetics, and biocidal products. MAPs are grown in a variety of worldwide
locales with low-cost effort and environmental compatibility. Most MAPs have a few problems in seed germination and
stand establishment within the farm. Plant beneficial microorganisms (PBMs) have been diagnosed as a possible alternative
to standard agricultural techniques, particularly in the production of medical and aromatic vegetation, due to their ability to
preserve the agroecosystem's fitness. Seed coating with PBMs is a quick and effective tool to increase the seed germination
rate and seedling stability, hence insuring the functioning of MAP life cycles. In organizing and growing a highly efficacious
inoculum, it is essential to arrive at formulations that give high concentrations and vitality of microbial inoculums with high
life expectancies during processing. Seed coatings supplemented with the right balance of PBM inoculants can be used for
crop adaptation and protection against a multitude of diseases and infections, as well as abiotic stresses (such as drought and
salinity). Regardless of the positive consequences, there are still limitations, most of which are connected to extrapolating
results from the lab to the field and accurate formulation, such as efficient microbial mixture and coating substances that
preserve both the seeds’ shelf life and cover the PBMs. Those restrictions must be effectively addressed for the goal of enabling
a broader system of seed coating as an inexpensive delivery method for PBMs in the production of MAP inoculants.
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