Phosphorus is the second most critical macronutrient after nitrogen required for metabolism,
growth, and development of plants. Despite the abundance of phosphorus in both organic …

With the increase in world population, the demography of humans is estimated to be
exceeded and it has become a major challenge to provide an adequate amount of food …

Soil microbial community is the main indicator having a crucial role in the remediation of
polluted soils. These microbes can alter soil pH, organic matter in soils (SOM), soil physic …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) establish symbiotic associations with most terrestrial
plants. These soil microorganisms enhance the plant's nutrient uptake by extending the root …

Many of the world's soils are experiencing degradation at an alarming rate. Climate change
and some agricultural management practices, such as tillage and excessive use of …

Background Increasing crop production to feed a growing population has driven the use of
mineral fertilizers to ensure nutrients availability and fertility of agricultural soils. After …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential macronutrients for plant growth, being a highly
required resource to improve the productive performance of several crops, especially in …

Crop plants are affected by a series of inhibitory environmental and biotic factors that
decrease their growth and production. To counteract these adverse effects, plants work …

Although research on plant growth promoting bacteria began in the 1950s, basic and
applied research on bacteria improving use of phosphorus (P) continues to be a priority …

An increasing need for a more sustainable agriculturally-productive system is required in
order to preserve soil fertility and reduce soil biodiversity loss. Microbial biostimulants are …