1. Microbial inoculants: Recent progress in formulations and methods of application 2. Application of microbial inoculants as an alternative to chemical products for decomposition of organic wastes 3. Microbial inoculants and their potential application in salinity management 4. Metal-tolerant microbial inoculants for improved phytoextraction 5. Seed priming with microbial inoculants for enhanced crop yield 6. Organic waste decomposition by microbial inoculants as an effective tool for environmental management 7. Microbial inoculants for the management of herbicide toxicity in plants 8. Immobilization of microbial inoculants for improving soil nutrient bioavailability 9. Plant growth-promoting microbes and nanoparticles: Biotechnological potential in agrobiological systems 10. Potential of microbial inoculants for the management of agricultural soils contaminated by recalcitrant compounds 11. Tropical biomes as microbial sources for efficient biocatalysts to environmental purposes 12. Role of microbial biofilms in bioremediation: Current perspectives 13. Role of microbial enzymes in bioremediation: Emerging opportunities and limitations 14. Applications of microbial formulations in the pharmaceutical industry 15. An evaluation of the lacunae in current techniques using microbial inoculants for enhanced bioremediation and nutrient recovery 16. Exploring the potential of fungal endophytes: A quintessential source for novel secondary metabolites and beneficial aspects