Phosphorus (P) availability is usually low in soils around the globe. Most soils have a
deficiency of available P; if they are not fertilized, they will not be able to satisfy the P …

Endophytic fungi are found in most, if not all, plant species on the planet. They colonise
inner plant tissues without causing symptoms of disease, thus providing benefits to the host …

Salinization of soil with sodium chloride ions inhibits plant functions, causing reduction of
yield of crops. Salt tolerant microorganisms have been studied to enhance crop growth …

Endophytic fungi are abundant and have been reported from all tissues such as roots,
stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. In recent years, research into the beneficial use of …

Current rates of population growth require the development of new agricultural strategies to
feed the world human and livestock. The massive use of agricultural chemicals causes …

Gibberellins (GAs) are natural complex biomolecules initially identified as secondary
metabolites in the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi with strong implications in plant physiology …

Frass from the insect Tenebrio molitor can be applied as an organic fertilizer due to its
nutritional content. In this study insects were fed on different types of food producing …

The beneficial effects of endophytes on plant growth are important for agricultural
ecosystems because they reduce the need for fertilizers and decrease soil and water …

Plants in their natural habitats are surrounded by a large number of microorganisms. Some
microbes directly interact with plants in a mutually beneficial manner whereas others …

The indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has caused considerable
environmental damage over the years. However, the growing demand for food in the coming …