Modern intensive agricultural practices face numerous challenges that pose major threats to
global food security. In order to address the nutritional requirements of the ever-increasing …

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 …

Environmental (abiotic) stresses significantly threaten the worldwide crop production and
food security. Rapid, drastic changes in the global climate have exacerbated such stresses …

The genus Bacillus is one of the predominant bacterial genera found in soil, and several
species of this genus have been reported from diverse ecological niches. Endowed with …

The concept of soil health refers to specific soil properties and the ability to support and
sustain crop growth and productivity, while maintaining long-term environmental quality. The …

Background Excessive application of chemical fertilizer has exerted a great threat to soil
quality and the environment. The inoculation of plants with plant-growth-promoting …

Agriculture faces challenges to fulfil the rising food demand due to shortage of arable land
and various environmental stressors. Traditional farming technologies help in fulfilling food …

Soil microorganisms play an important role in maintaining natural ecological balance
through active participation in carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorous cycles. Phosphate …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the most limiting nutrients in global agricultural ecosystems, and
phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can convert insoluble P into soluble P, thereby …

Increasing demand for safe food by an ever-growing human population emphasizes the
urgency for increasing crop yields and reducing the losses caused by abiotic and biotic …