Bacteria from the Bacillus group are microorganisms that inhabit a large number of different
habitats. They are well known as producers of a wide array of antagonistic compounds of …

Harnessing plant‐associated microbiomes offers an invaluable strategy to help agricultural
production become more sustainable while also meeting growing demands for food, feed …

Crop productivity is affected by environmental and genetic factors. Microbes that are
beneficial to plants are used to enhance the crop yield and are alternatives to chemical …

Beneficial soil microorganisms can contribute to biocontrol of plant pests and diseases,
induce systemic resistance (ISR) against attackers, and enhance crop yield. Using organic …

Bacillus velezensis is an aerobic, gram-positive, endospore-forming bacterium that
promotes plant growth. Numerous strains of this species have been reported to suppress the …

Biotic stresses significantly threaten worldwide crop production and food security. Rapid,
drastic changes in global climate have exacerbated such stresses for crops. Plant diseases …

Cultivation of cannabis plants (Cannabis sativa L., marijuana) has taken place worldwide for
centuries. In Canada, legalization of cannabis in October 2018 for the medicinal and …

Conventional agricultural practices often rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides which
have immense and adverse effects on humans, animals and environments. To minimize …

Some isolates of the B acillus subtilis/amyloliquefaciens species are known for their plant
protective activity against fungal phytopathogens. It is notably due to their genetic potential …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) play an important role in sustainable
agriculture through the improvement of plant growth via different processes like biological …