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We have made metagenomic whole-genome shotgun sequencing for rhizospheric microbiomes of two endemic plants, namely Moringa oleifera and Abutilon fruticosum. The rhizospheric resistomes of the two plants and the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) were identified by cross-referencing encoded proteins with the comprehensive antibiotic resistance database (CARD). The identified ARGs were then analyzed for their antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mechanisms. Predominantly within this soil are the two bacterial species Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These opportunistic human pathogens are implicated in respiratory infections and are correlated with heightened mortality rates. The most prevalent array of ARGs existing in this soil comprises mexA, mexC, mexE, and cpxR, associated with mechanisms of antibiotic active efflux, along with ACC(2), ACC(3), AAC(6), and APH(6), in addition to arr1, arr3, arr4, iri, rphA, and rphB, implicated in antibiotic inactivation. Furthermore, vanS, vanR, and vanJ are identified for antibiotic target alteration, while rpoB2 and RbpA are noted for antibiotic target replacement and protection, respectively. These mechanisms confer resistance against a diverse spectrum of drug classes encompassing fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, glycopeptides, and rifampicins. This study underscores the potential hazards posed to human health by the presence of these pathogenic bacteria within the rhizospheric soil of the Mecca region, particularly in scenarios where novel ARGs prevalent in human populations are harbored and subsequently transmitted through the food chain to human clinical isolates. 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