Inoculation of root microorganisms for sustainable wheat-rice and wheat-black gram rotations in India

► Crop response to bio-inoculants isolated from wheat was highest in wheat (+41%). ► Consortia of AMF and PGPR were more effective than single inoculants. ► Bio-inoculants were most effective at sites with previously low yield. ► Also soil enzymes and mineral nutrient concentration of wheat grains were increased. ► Inoculants have a high potential to increase food security and resource use efficiency.