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Beneficial microorganisms that simultaneously suppress disease and promote plant growth offer promising solutions, yet their multiscale mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, a dual-functional strain,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Bacillus velezensis<\/jats:italic>\n                      DH18, exhibiting both plant growth-promoting and disease-suppressive activities, was isolated from the rhizosphere of strawberry plants affected by root rot. Strain DH18 exhibited remarkable effectiveness against strawberry root rot, achieving disease control efficacies of 86.95% and 89.49% in pot and field experiments, respectively. Concurrently, the strain significantly promoted strawberry plant growth and enhanced nutrient content in both the rhizosphere soil and leaves. Whole-genome sequencing revealed that DH18 possesses numerous biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) linked to antimicrobial metabolite production, alongside genes involved in plant growth-promoting traits. Metabolite profiling further identified key bioactive compounds, such as surfactin, salicylic acid, and citric acid, which are correlated with disease suppression and growth promotion. Moreover, microbial community analysis demonstrated that DH18 application reshaped the rhizosphere community by enriching beneficial genera (e.g.,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Bacillus<\/jats:italic>\n                      ,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Pseudomonas<\/jats:italic>\n                      , and\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Mortierella<\/jats:italic>\n                      ), while suppressing the phytopathogen\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Fusarium<\/jats:italic>\n                      , thereby contributing to a disease-suppressive soil environment. These findings suggest that the disease suppression and plant growth promotion conferred by\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">B. velezensis<\/jats:italic>\n                      DH18 are associated with an integrated mechanism involving its genomic potential, metabolite diversity, and beneficial modulation of the soil microbial community.\u200c This work not only positions DH18 as a promising dual-functional bioinoculant but also provides insights into the molecular and ecological bases of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)-mediated benefits.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>IMPORTANCE<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Strawberry production faces severe challenges from Fusarium root rot, which threatens crop yields and sustainability. Chemical controls often harm ecosystems, highlighting the need for eco-friendly alternatives. This study introduces\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Bacillus velezensis<\/jats:italic>\n                      DH18, a beneficial \u200cbacterium that combats root rot while boosting plant growth. Field tests show it reduces disease by over 85% and enhances soil health. DH18 works through multiple pathways: producing natural compounds like surfactin to inhibit pathogens, enriching helpful microbes in the soil, and improving nutrient uptake. These findings offer a safe, effective solution to replace synthetic chemicals, promoting sustainable agriculture. 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