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Plant Growth
A large portion of species of the Streptomyces are known to inhibit plant growth. Many of these microorganisms include S. lydicus, S. violaceusniger, S. griseoviridis, S. saraceticus, etc. Scientists have discovered that applying the antibiotic substances of the species helps decrease the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture. Streptomyces can be substituted as an herbicide for crops and can help them grow more organically. The genus Streptomyces are able to produce antibiotics for unwanted bacteria as a form of biocontrol in the soil. Therefore, this creates immunity towards other plant pathogens. Living symbiotically with crops, these microorganisms are capable of fixing the right amount of nitrogen the plant requires. These species of bacteria are known as endophytes, which can help plants grow. This is what you call PGPS or Plant Growth Promoting Streptomyces.