Abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, heavy metals, variations in temperature, and
ultraviolet (UV) radiation, are antagonistic to plant growth and development, resulting in an …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are beneficial soil microorganisms that can
stimulate plant growth and increase tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Some PGPR are …

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 …

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

Heat stress (HS) affects plant growth and development, and reduces crop yield. To combat
HS, plants have evolved several sophisticated strategies. The primary HS response in plants …

A natural bacterial isolate that shows multiple plant growth-promoting activities was isolated
from fermented panchagavya (a mixture of five indigenous cow products). It is a gram …

Plant-associated microbes play crucial roles in plant health and promote growth under
stress. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the strategic crops grown throughout Egypt …

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major source of calorific intake in its various forms and is
considered one of the most important staple foods. Improved wheat productivity can …

Immensely expanding world population and narrowing arable land for agriculture is a mighty
concern faced by the planet at present. One of the major reasons for decline in arable lands …

Increased agricultural production is the global requirement to nourish the rising people with
limited cultivable agricultural land. To achieve this goal, fertilizers and pesticides have been …