Microbial plant biostimulants (MPBs) are capable of improving the productivity and quality of
crops by activating plant physiological and molecular processes, representing an efficient …

The increased dependence of farmers on chemical fertilizers poses a risk to soil fertility and
ecosystem stability. Plant growth‐promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are at the forefront of …

Free-living bacteria that actively colonize plant roots and provide positive effects on plant
development are called plant-growth promoting. Plant growth-promoting bacteria can …

The rhizosphere is the region around the plant roots where maximum microbial activities
occur. In the rhizosphere, microorganisms' beneficial and harmful activities affect plant …

Soil microorganisms play crucial role in maintaining the global nutrient cycle. Soil health
status and its nutrient pool rely upon soil microbial community structure and function …

The development of an environmentally friendly agricultural system as opposed to
conventional methods using chemical fertilizers and pesticides for improved crop …

Agriculture faces challenges to fulfil the rising food demand due to shortage of arable land
and various environmental stressors. Traditional farming technologies help in fulfilling food …

Among abiotic stresses, heat stress is described as one of the major limiting factors of crop
growth worldwide, as high temperatures elicit a series of physiological, molecular, and …

The extensive use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides has negative consequences in terms
of soil microbial biodiversity and environmental contamination. Faced with this growing …

The role of biocontrol products is expected to increase worldwide consumer demand and
facilitate the implementation of sustainable agricultural policies. New biocontrol agents must …