There is a direct correlation between population growth and food demand. As the global
population continues to rise, there is a need to scale up food production to meet the food …

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 …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the most important minerals required for plant growth occupying a
strong position among soil macro nutrients. Soil P deficiency is often fulfilled by phosphate …

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria are the soil bacteria inhabiting around/on the root
surface and are directly or indirectly involved in promoting plant growth and development via …

Soil is a living entity and it is not only a valuable natural resource in agricultural and food
security but it is also towards maintenance of all life process. Agricultural productivity rests …

The modern agricultural system has issues with the reduction of agricultural productivity due
to a wide range of abiotic and biotic stresses. It is also expected that in the future the entire …

Agricultural yield of major crops is low due to the injudicious use of chemical fertilizers that
affects soil fertility and biodiversity severely and thereby affecting plant growth. Soil health is …

Several studies have shown that mixtures of plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)
could enhance biological control activity for multiple plant diseases through the mechanisms …

Various industrial, agricultural and military operations have released huge amounts of toxic
heavy metals into the environment with deleterious effects on soils, water and air. Under …

Endophytic bacteria are mainly present in the plant's root systems. Endophytic bacteria
improve plant health and are sometimes necessary to fight against adverse conditions …