Bacterial endophytes live inside plants for at least part of their life cycle. Studies of the
interaction of endophytes with their host plants and their function within their hosts are …

Root‐colonizing non‐pathogenic bacteria can increase plant resistance to biotic and abiotic
stress factors. Bacterial inoculates have been applied as biofertilizers and can increase the …

Plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere are the determinants of plant health,
productivity and soil fertility. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are bacteria that can …

Bacterial root endophytes reside in a vast number of plant species as part of their root
microbiome, with some being shown to positively influence plant growth. Endophyte …

Nitrogen (N) in the agricultural production system influences many aspects of
agroecosystems and several critical ecosystem services widely depend on the N availability …

Cold temperatures are the cause of enormous agricultural losses, especially in sub-tropical
and temperate grain crops. The reproductive period is a vital phase in the life cycle of all …

Drylands are known for being a drought stressed environment, which is an alarming
constraint to crop productivity. To rescue plant growth in such stressful conditions, plant …

An increasing number of plant scientists, including breeders, agronomists, physiologists and
molecular biologists, are working towards the development of new and improved energy …

Microorganisms are found everywhere, and they are closely associated with plants.
Because the establishment of any plant–microbe association involves chemical …

Increased severity of droughts, due to anthropogenic activities and global warming, has
imposed a severe threat on agricultural productivity. This has escalated the need for …