In the past 15–20 years, the employment of Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) to
facilitate the growth of agricultural food crops has increased dramatically. These beneficial …

Presently, agriculture worldwide is facing the major challenge of feeding the increasing
population sustainably. The conventional practices have not only failed to meet the …

Global climate change is anticipated to shift the soil bacterial community structure and plant
nutrient utilization. The use of biochar amendment can positively influence soil bacterial …

Strawberry production is challenged by several abiotic and biotic stresses, such as drought,
soil salinity, and the angular leaf spot (ALS) disease caused by Xanthomonas fragariae. In …

Chromium (Cr) contamination can affect microorganisms in the soil, but the response of the
microbial community in the rhizosphere of plants grown in Cr-contaminated soils is poorly …

Climate-induced drought impacts plant growth and development. Recurring droughts
increase the demand for water for food production and landscaping. Native plants in the …

Plant breeding reduces the genetic diversity of plants and could influence the composition,
structure, and diversity of the rhizosphere microbiome, selecting more homogeneous and …

Similar to other organisms, plants establish interactions with a variety of microorganisms in
their natural environment. The plant microbiome occupies the host plant's tissues, either …

The rhizospheric microbial community is affected by plant genera and genotypes. However,
the rhizospheric effect on the microbial community from distinct plant species belonging to …

The Caatinga biome in Brazil is renowned for its rich aboveground biodiversity. However,
approximately 19% of this biome has experienced desertification, severely affecting the soil …