Agriculture in the 21st century is facing multiple challenges, such as those related to soil
fertility, climatic fluctuations, environmental degradation, urbanization, and the increase in …

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 …

Potassium (K) is considered as an essential nutrient and a major constituent within all living
cells. Naturally, soils contain K in larger amounts than any other nutrients; however most of …

The composting is an aerobic, microorganism-mediated, solid-state fermentation process by
which different organic materials are transformed into more stable compounds. The product …

Intensive agricultural practices and cultivation of exhaustive crops has deteriorated soil
fertility and its quality in agroecosystems. According to an estimate, such practices will …

Background Plant biostimulants are diverse substances and microorganisms used to
enhance plant growth. The global market for biostimulants is projected to increase 12% per …

Soil is dynamic living matrix and it is not only a critical resource in agricultural and food
security but it is also towards maintenance of all life process. Pathogenic microorganisms …

Free-living bacteria that actively colonize plant roots and provide positive effects on plant
development are called plant-growth promoting. Plant growth-promoting bacteria can …

Potassium solubilizing bacteria (PSB) are able to dissolve K from K-minerals and enhance
plant growth and yield. A field experiment was carried out during 2017/2018–2018/2019 …

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 …