In the rhizosphere, the activities within all processes and functions are primarily influenced
by plant roots, microorganisms present in the rhizosphere, and the interactions between …

Drought generates a complex scenario worldwide in which agriculture should urgently be
reframed from an integrative point of view. It includes the search for new water resources …

Siderophore-positive bacteria present in the rhizosphere and in bulk soil assist plants by
either inhibiting phytopathogen proliferation or increasing plant growth. The bacterial …

Drought stress hampers plant growth and productivity. Some microorganisms mitigate stress
in plants; however, the molecular mechanism by which they interact with plants in mitigating …

One of the most important abiotic factors that hinder plant development, growth, and
production is salt stress. In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in the biological …

In the face of escalating anthropogenic impacts stemming from urbanization and
industrialization, our study delves into the critical realm of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) …

Tomato is the main vegetable cultivated under soilless culture systems (SCSs); production of
organic tomato under SCSs has increased due to consumer demands for healthier and …

Plant growth is directly influenced by biotic and abiotic stress factors resulting from
environmental changes. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have become a …

Acid soils occupy approximately 50% of potentially arable lands. Improving crop productivity
in acid soils, therefore, will be crucial for ensuring food security and agricultural …

Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) is a key process for the N input in agriculture, with
outstanding economic and environmental benefits from the replacement of chemical …