Lead (Pb) toxicity has been a subject of interest for environmental scientists due to its toxic
effect on plants, animals, and humans. An increase in several Pb related industrial activities …

Cadmium (Cd) is a harmful heavy metal that can cause potent environmental and health
hazards at different trophic levels through food chain. Cd is relatively non-biodegradable …

The plant microbiomes play important role in plant growth promotion and soil fertility for
sustainable agriculture. Plant and soil are valuable natural resource harbouring hotspots of …

Over the past 30 years, the ever-rising demands of the modern and growing population have
led to the rapid development of agricultural and industrial sectors worldwide. However, this …

Intercropping, the co-cultivation of two or more plant species in the same field, has several
advantages over growing only one plant species, however, the role of plant-microbe …

Rhizosphere harbors potential microbiomes which play a pivotal role in nutrient cycling,
enhancing soil fertility, maintaining plant health and productivity. Specific microbiomes that …

Rapid industrialization and anthropogenic activities have produced huge amount of noxious
Cr (VI), which accumulate in the soil for longer period. As a consequence, that decreases …

In agricultural soils, the root microbiome plays a significant role in promoting plant growth for
enhanced yield and also regulates soil fertility. It is important to understand the root …

In this study, chromium (Cr)-tolerant bacteria were test for their efficiency in alleviating Cr
stress in Cicer arietinum plants. On the basis of 16S rRNA gene analysis, the isolates were …

Forage grasses have recently received a remarkable amount of attention as promising
candidates for decontaminating metal-polluted soils, but this strategy is time-consuming and …