The utilization of microbial inoculants in the realm of sustainable agricultural and ecosystem
restoration has witnessed a surge in recent decades. This rise is largely attributed to …

Seeds are the crucial input in agriculture as most of the world food crops are grown from
seeds and they are circulated at large scale in international trade. However, many plant …

The seed is the most primary requirement of agriculture. Hence, it is crucial to maintain the
quality of the seeds through nature-based solutions having multiple benefits. Among the pre …

Beneficial microbes are applied to the soil and plant tissues directly or through seed
inoculation, whereas soil application is preferred when there is risk of inhibitors or …

In modern agriculture, advance technologies are being deployed for breaking yield barriers
and enhancing crop productivity. Devising varied seed enhancement technologies is an …

Several seed priming methods can be used to improve seed germination, seedling vigor,
and to overcome abiotic stress. In addition to these benefits, only the biopriming method …

Appropriate application of beneficial microbes to the seed or soil is essential for their efficacy
and efficiency. Several methods like soil application, seed inoculation, root dipping, foliar …

There is increasing interest in the use of beneficial microorganisms as alternatives to
chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilisers in agricultural production. Application of …

Soil contamination and environmental hazard from the indiscriminate and excessive
application of agrochemicals on crops have been key issues for the present-day agriculture …

Plant beneficial microbes (PBMs), such as plant growth-promoting bacteria, rhizobia,
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and Trichoderma, can reduce the use of agrochemicals and …