Soil is considered as a vital natural resource equivalent to air and water which supports
growth of the plants and provides habitats to microorganisms. Changes in soil properties …

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 …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form symbiotic relationships with the roots of nearly all
land-dwelling plants, increasing growth and productivity, especially during abiotic stress …

Stress is ubiquitous and disrupts homeostasis, leading to damage, decreased fitness, and
even death. Like other organisms, mycorrhizal fungi evolved mechanisms for stress …

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 …

Drought stress is a major environmental concern that limits crop growth on a large scale
around the world. Significant efforts are required to overcome this issue in order to improve …

The rapid expansion of degraded soil puts pressure on agricultural crop yield while also
increasing the likelihood of food scarcity in the near future at the global level. The degraded …

Soil saltiness is a noteworthy issue as it results in loss of profitability and development of
agrarian harvests and decline in soil health. Microorganisms associated with plants …

Saline soils are a major challenge in agriculture, and salinization is increasing worldwide
due to climate change and destructive agricultural practices. Excessive amounts of salt in …

Sustainable farming of horticultural plants has been the focus of research during the last
decade, paying significant attention to alarming weather extremities and climate change, as …