For over a century, the scientific community has had a comprehensive understanding of how
rhizobia can promote the growth of legumes by forming nitrogen fixing nodules. Despite this …

Medicinal and aromatic plants possess pharmacological properties (antidiabetes,
anticancer, antihypertension, anticardiovascular, antileprosy, etc.) because of their potential …

The inoculation of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
(AMF) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can significantly enhance its …

Climatic changes and global warming produce abiotic stressors that affect plant
development and productivity. Abiotic stressors, such as drought, salt, cold, and heat …

From germination to maturity, crops face myriad stresses thereby threatening food security.
The foundation of modern agriculture rests on the status of seed health and resilience …

With the ever-increasing population combined with environmental degradation, the size of
arable land is shrinking at an alarming rate. To meet the escalated human hunger, intensive …

Under salinity conditions, growth and productivity of grain crops decrease, leading to
inhibition and limited absorption of water and elements necessary for plant growth, osmotic …

The impetus on agricultural productivity and food security to feed the burgeoning population
is a major challenge faced by researchers and policy makers. Thus, there is a need for …

The excessive use of chemical fertilizers causes many serious negative impacts on the
agriculture production system and natural resources. Therefore, we need to have alternative …

This chapter delves into the crucial role of biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture and
highlights the transformative potential of metabolomics in unraveling intricate biochemical …