Soybean (Glycine max L.) is an economically important crop, and is cultivated worldwide,
although increasingly long periods of drought have reduced the productivity of this plant …

Soil acidification impairs plant growth and agricultural sustainability, whereas organic
fertilizers can ameliorate soil quality. Nonetheless, the response of microbial populations to …

Introduction Drought stress unfavorably influences the growth and physiological traits of
plants in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world. This study aimed to determine the …

Background Drought stress is currently the primary abiotic stress factor for crop loss
worldwide. Although drought stress reduces the crop yield significantly, species and …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and endophytic fungi collectively symbiose well with
plants and, thus, stimulate plant growth; however, it is not clear whether field inoculation of …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi enhance plant stress tolerance, but it is unclear whether
AM fungi affect heat tolerance in cucumbers. This study aimed to analyze how an AM …

Significant research has been conducted on the effects of fertilizers or agents on the
sustainable development of agriculture in salinization areas. By contrast, limited …

Undoubtedly, drought is a negative consequence of climate change. Farmers have to deal
with this issue and may be forced to irrigate their crops with less water than required …

Rice is challenged by inefficient nitrogen (N) fertilizer and water inputs. However, pH-
responsive N fertilizers (pH-RNFs) could improve rice yield and N use-efficiency under water …

Co-inoculation with beneficial microbes has been suggested as a useful practice for the
enhancement of plant growth, nutrient uptake, and soil nutrients. For the first time in …