Phosphorus is the second most critical macronutrient after nitrogen required for metabolism,
growth, and development of plants. Despite the abundance of phosphorus in both organic …

Recent decades have witnessed increased agricultural production to match the global
demand for food fueled by population increase. Conventional agricultural practices are …

Phosphorus (P) fertilizer input influences crop yield, soil P cycling, and phosphate-
solubilizing microorganism (PSM) communities, which play a key role in obtaining soil …

Bio-and nano-fertilizers are one of the most important tools in modern agriculture and agri-
food as well as a driving economic force in the near future. Also, bio-and nano-fertilizers also …

Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses that occurs due to low moisture levels in the soil,
harming worldwide crop production. Out of several approaches employed, beneficial soil …

Phosphorus (P) limitation in soil is a major concern for crop productivity. However, the use of
chemical fertilizer is hazardous to the environment and costly. Therefore, the use of …

The application of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is vital for sustainable agriculture
with continuous world population growth and an increase in soil salinity. Salinity is one of …

Maize is an essential cereal crop and the third most essential food crop globally. The
extensive dependence on pesticides and chemical fertilizers to control pests and increase …

Aims and background The resurrection plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia tolerates complete
desiccation and is a great model for studying how plants cope with extreme drought. Root …

Fungi range from microscopic, single-celled yeasts to multicellular and heterotrophic in
nature. Fungal communities have been found in vast ranges of environmental conditions …