This review presents a comprehensive and systematic study of the field of bacterial plant
biostimulants and considers the fundamental and innovative principles underlying this …

The progression of life in all forms is not only dependent on agricultural and food security but
also on the soil characteristics. The dynamic nature of soil is a direct manifestation of soil …

A multitude of roles is played by microbes in food and agriculture that include nutrient
cycling and management, organic matter decomposition and fermentation. Plant growth …

The effects and regulatory mechanisms of co-inoculation of plant-growth-promoting
rhizobacteria (PGPRs) and rhizobium in plant-soil systems remain unclear, despite …

In this study, samples were collected from the leaves and stems of healthy wild Pistachio
trees (Pistacia atlantica L.) from various locations of Baneh and Marivan regions, Iran. In …

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) cause serious crop losses worldwide. In this study, we
investigated the nematicidal factors and the modes and mechanisms of action involved in …

Combined bioaugmentation inoculants composed of two or more plant growth-promoting
bacteria (PGPB) were more effective than single inoculants for plant growth and cadmium …

Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR), a soil-borne plant disease, cause the yield loss of oilseed rape.
Selenium (Se), a beneficial element of plant, improves plant resistance to pathogens, and …

Biological control agents (BCAs) are gaining more attention as alternatives to the chemical
pesticides for management of pests and diseases in agricultures. It offers an ecofriendly way …

Photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) have been extensively used in agriculture to promote plant
growth and to improve crop quality. Their potential application in plant disease …