USO DE BIOINSUMOS MICROBIOLÓGICOS NA CULTURA DO MARACUJÁ, IMPACTOS NO DESENVOLVIMENTO VEGETATIVO: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Passion fruit is a crop of great economic and social importance in Brazil, and the use of bioinputs, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMFs), endophytic fungi, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs), emerges as a sustainable alternative to chemical inputs. The aim of this study was to review the literature on the use of microbiological bioinputs in passion fruit cultivation, focusing on their impacts on vegetative development. The review was conducted between September and November 2024, covering publications from 1996 to 2024, obtained from platforms such as SciELO, Google Scholar, CAPES Journals, PubMed, and SCOPUS. A total of 153 works were analyzed, of which 136 were selected for their relevance to the topic. The search terms (descriptors) included: bioinputs; biofertilizers; biostimulants; biopesticides; passion fruit; Passiflora edulis; dormancy; seeds; biological control; germination; germination stimulation; Bacillus spp.; Trichoderma spp.; Pseudomonas spp.; Burkholderia spp.; Gigaspora spp.; Glomus spp. The inclusion criteria considered academic articles, reviews, undergraduate theses, master's and doctoral dissertations, and book chapters. The use of bioinputs in passion fruit cultivation is a promising alternative for promoting more sustainable agriculture, offering improvements in vegetative development, disease resistance, and nutrient absorption efficiency. However, challenges such as inadequate regulation, high production costs, and farmers' lack of knowledge still limit its large-scale adoption. Integrating bioinputs with integrated management practices, using reduced doses of chemical inputs, can effectively balance productivity and sustainability. Investments in research, public policies for support, and farmer training are essential to expand the use of these inputs. The review highlighted that, despite the potential of bioinputs to improve passion fruit cultivation, their adoption still faces significant challenges, such as the lack of adequate regulation and technical knowledge among farmers. To overcome these obstacles, it is necessary to invest in incentive policies, research, and training. The integration of bioinputs with integrated management practices proved to be promising for maximizing productivity and ensuring sustainability. With these efforts, bioinputs have the potential to transform passion fruit cultivation and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system in Brazil.