Abstract Main Conclusion The responses of plants to different abiotic stresses and
mechanisms involved in their mitigation are discussed. Production of osmoprotectants …

Through a variety of mechanisms, including increasing the amount of readily available
mineral nutrients, regulating phytohormone levels, and biocontrol of phytopathogens, plant …

Worldwide, salinity severely affects agricultural production of crops such as mung bean in
arid and semi-arid regions. In saline conditions, various species of Rhizobium can be used …

Cadmium (Cd) contamination is a major environmental concern with well-reported adverse
impacts on environment and living entities. It limits the productivity of agricultural crops due …

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) has gained immense importance in the last
decade due to its in-depth study and the role of the rhizosphere as an ecological unit in the …

Chromium (Cr) is a toxic heavy metal and severely reduces plant growth. It commonly exists
in two forms, ie, Cr+ 3 and Cr+ 6. Due to the high solubility and oxidizing potential, Cr+ 6 is …

Lead (Pb) is one of the most dreadful non-essential elements whose toxicity has been well
reported worldwide due to its interference with the major plant functions and its overall yield …

Chromium (Cr) contamination of soil has substantially deteriorated soil health and has
interfered with sustainable agricultural production worldwide and therefore, its remediation …

Cumulative microbial respiration reflects microbial activities and their potential to support
plant growth, where salt tolerant rhizobacteria can optimize their respiration, and ensure …

Hetao Irrigation District (HID) is one of the main regions for maize and sunflower production
in North China. However, water resource shortages and soil salinization greatly limit maize …