Increasing the bioavailability of phosphate by using microorganisms

A Aberathna, DA Satharasinghe… - … Journal of Agronomy, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Phosphorous (P) is a nonrenewable and one of the most important macronutrients for all
living organisms. The formation of complexes with cations such as Al, Fe, and Ca reduces …

Growth improvement of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and zinc biofortification using potent zinc-solubilizing bacteria

M Ali, I Ahmed, H Tariq, S Abbas, MH Zia… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Zinc (Zn) is an indispensable element for proper plant growth. A sizeable proportion of the
inorganic Zn that is added to soil undergoes a transformation into an insoluble form. Zinc …

Diversity and phosphate solubilization efficiency of phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolated from semi-arid agroecosystems of eastern Kenya

CK Kirui, EM Njeru, S Runo - Microbiology Insights, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Phosphorus (P) is a major nutrient required for plant growth but it forms complexes with
other elements in soil upon application. A cost-effective way of availing P to plants is by use …

Phosphate solubilizing bacteria from soils with varying environmental conditions: Occurrence and function

W Janati, R Bouabid, K Mikou, LE Ghadraoui… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) is an advantageous way to supply phosphate (P) to
plants. The Mediterranean climate of Morocco, especially the low-lying areas, is semi-arid …

[HTML][HTML] Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria isolated from phosphate solid sludge and their ability to solubilize three inorganic phosphate forms: Calcium, iron, and …

FZ Aliyat, M Maldani, M El Guilli, L Nassiri, J Ibijbijen - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biofertilizers are a key component of organic agriculture. Bacterial biofertilizers enhance
plant growth through a variety of mechanisms, including soil compound mobilization and …

Cultural techniques capture diverse phosphate-solubilizing bacteria in rock phosphate-enriched habitats

A Ducousso-Détrez, Z Lahrach, J Fontaine… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Phosphorus (P) deficiency is a common problem in croplands where phosphate-based
fertilizers are regularly used to maintain bioavailable P for plants. However, due to their …

Characterization of plant growth promoting activities of indigenous bacteria of phosphate mine wastes, a first step toward revegetation

N Mghazli, O Bruneel, R Zouagui, R Hakkou… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Morocco holds the vast majority of the world's phosphate reserves, but due to the processes
involved in extracting and commercializing these reserves, large quantities of de-structured …

Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms and Their Use in Sustainable Agriculture: A Review

K Nassef, A Sahli, S Bouhdid, N Mezzoug… - Geomicrobiology …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Global population growth has led to an increase in demand for food. Consequently,
enhancing plant growth and increasing crop yields poses a significant challenge for the …

[HTML][HTML] Polyphasic characterization of indigenous potassium-solubilizing bacteria and its efficacy studies on maize

H Saheewala, S Sanadhya, SK Upadhyay… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Potassium (K) helps crop plants to resist biotic and abiotic challenges and plays a vital role
in biochemical, metabolic, and physiological processes. Due to intense agricultural practices …

Solubilization of rock phosphate by phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolated from effluent treatment plant sludge of a fertilizer plant

R Maharana, NK Dhal - Folia Microbiologica, 2022 - Springer
This study evaluates the efficiency of Phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolated from Effluent
Treatment Plant sludge of Paradeep Phosphate Limited, Odisha, India, to solubilize rock …