Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 7: SKUAST-Jammu today organised an expert lecture on “Microbiome in Sustainable Agriculture” at the Faculty of Basic Sciences.
The session was conducted under the guidance of Vice Chancellor Prof BN Tripathi and delivered by global microbiome innovator Halim Amour, CEO of Constructive Microbes, Spain.
The talk focused on the growing importance of microbiome-based technologies in restoring soil health and promoting climate-resilient agriculture.
Amour explained how advanced microbial systems convert soil from a passive medium into a living, self-regulating ecosystem.
He highlighted key processes such as quorum sensing, production of biopolymers that improve soil structure, and enhanced water infiltration and retention—vital for farming under climate stress.
He said microbial activity also boosts humus formation, strengthens root systems, suppresses soil pathogens naturally, and improves crop tolerance to heat and drought.
The speaker noted that the technology is scalable for agriculture, forestry, landscaping, and water systems, and can reduce fertilizer dependence while improving carbon sequestration.
Possible future collaborations between Constructive Microbes and SKUAST-Jammu were also discussed.
The programme was hosted by Prof Sanjay Guleria, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, and coordinated by Dr Vinod Kumar, Associate Professor (Biochemistry).
Faculty members, HoDs, and students attended the lecture and participated in an interactive session.
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