The ability of bacterial cells to adhere to and interact with surfaces to eventually form a
biofilm is a crucial trait for the survival of any microorganism in a complex environment. As a …

Legumes form a large group of plants that constitute the third largest family of angiosperms,
including near 20,000 species and 750 genera. Most of them have the ability to establish …

Endophytic bacteria often promote plant growth and protect their host plant against
pathogens, herbivores, and abiotic stresses including drought, increased salinity or …

Background The role of soil microorganisms in plant growth, nutrient utilization, drought
tolerance as well as biocontrol activity cannot be over-emphasized, especially in this era …

Bacterial biofilms are a serious public-health problem worldwide. In recent years, the rates of
antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria associated with biofilm-forming activity have …

Plants are highly affected by salinity, but some plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) may
trigger induced systemic tolerance (IST), conferring protection against abiotic stresses. We …

Rhizobia and other plant growth‐promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have been broadly used
as inoculants in agriculture, resulting in morphofunctional improvements in roots and grain …

Cadmium (Cd) is considered a toxic heavy metal; nevertheless, its toxicity fluctuates for
different organisms. Cadmium‐tolerant bacteria (CdtB) are diverse and non …

Phylogenomic analyses showed two major superclades within the family Rhizobiaceae that
corresponded to the Rhizobium/Agrobacterium and Shinella/Ensifer groups. Within the …

Key message Compatible interaction between rhizobial Nod factors and host receptors
enables initial recognition and signaling events during legume-rhizobia symbiosis. Abstract …