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 …

The concept of soil health refers to specific soil properties and the ability to support and
sustain crop growth and productivity, while maintaining long-term environmental quality. The …

Microorganisms are physiologically diverse, possessing disparate genomic features and
mechanisms for adaptation (functional traits), which reflect on their associated life strategies …

Heavy metal pollution of agricultural soils is one of main concerns causing some of the
different ecological and environmental problems. Excess accumulation of these metals in …

Phosphorus is the second important key element after nitrogen as a mineral nutrient in terms
of quantitative plant requirement. Although abundant in soils, in both organic and inorganic …

Plant-bacteria-soil interactions are the determinants of soil fertility and plant health. The
success in the use of the beneficial microorganisms requires an excellent understanding of …

Plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere are the determinants of plant health,
productivity and soil fertility. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are bacteria that can …

The world's population is increasing and is anticipated to spread 10 billion by 2050, and the
issue of food security is becoming a global concern. To maintain global food security, it is …

Technogenic activities (industrial—plastic, textiles, microelectronics, wood preservatives;
mining—mine refuse, tailings, smelting; agrochemicals—chemical fertilizers, farm yard …

One of the main obstacles to plant growth is the lack of the availability of nutrient elements in
many agricultural environments in the world, especially the tropics where soils can be …