Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPBs) are a strong ally for sustainable agriculture. They
offer an interesting alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Many microorganisms …

Abiotic stress significantly limits plant growth and production. Drought, in particular, is a
severe constraint that affects growth and limits agricultural productivity on a global scale …

Agricultural areas of land are deteriorating every day owing to population increase, rapid
urbanization, and industrialization. To feed today's huge populations, increased crop …

Grain legumes are a cost-effective alternative for the animal protein in improving the diets of
the poor in South-East Asia and Africa. Legumes, through symbiotic nitrogen fixation, meet a …

Drylands are stressful environment for plants growth and production. Plant growth-promoting
rhizobacteria (PGPR) acts as a rampart against the adverse impacts of drought stress in …

The use of fertilizers and chemical pesticides promotes significant improvements in crop
development, but some problems and risks associated with them limit their application. An …

Drought stress is among the most destructive stresses for agricultural productivity. It
interferes with normal metabolic activities of the plants resulting, a negative impact on …

As climate change exacerbates drought conditions, global crop production faces an
escalating threat. Fortunately, an eco-friendly solution lies in harnessing the potential of …

Soil microbial diversity is very important part of ecosystem as it plays a significant role in
biogeochemical cycles. Currently, health of environment has been depleted due to growing …

Numerous biotic and abiotic stress in some geographical regions predisposed their
agricultural matrix to challenges threatening plant productivity, health, and quality. In curbing …