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Taxonomic identification was performed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing, confirming that the selected isolates belonged to diverse Streptomyces lineages. Several isolates exhibited multiple beneficial traits, including phosphate, potassium, and zinc solubilization, as well as siderophore and ammonia production, together with amylase, protease, and lipase activities. The isolates also inhibited the growth of Rhizoctonia solani under in vitro conditions. Five multifunctional isolates (Xen-NIP-ACT-33, Xen-NIP-ACT-39, Xen-NIP-ACT-10, Xen-NIP-ACT-38, and Xen-NIP-ACT-35) were subsequently evaluated under greenhouse conditions using maize, wheat, and rice. All five strains improved plant growth compared with untreated and diammonium phosphate-treated controls, with Xen-NIP-ACT-35 consistently producing the greatest increase in plant biomass.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Indigenous rhizospheric Streptomyces possess complementary plant growth-promoting and biocontrol characteristics that support their use as multifunctional bioinoculants. 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