During and after the green revolution in the last century, agrochemicals especially nitrogen
(N) were extensively used. However, it resulted in a remarkable increase in crop yield but …

Main conclusion The spore-forming Bacillus and Paenibacillus species represent the phyla
of beneficial bacteria for application as agricultural inputs in form of effective …

Background Phytoremediation is a potentially cost-effective way to remediate highly
contaminated mine tailing sites. However, nutrient limitations, especially the deficiency of …

Microbial inoculation stands as a pivotal strategy, fostering symbiotic relationships between
beneficial microorganisms and plants, thereby enhancing nutrient uptake, bolstering …

Paenibacillus is a large genus of Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic, endospore-forming
bacteria. The genus Paenibacillus currently comprises more than 150 named species …

Background Cassava (Manibot esculenta Crantz) is one of the most important among tuber
crops. The amount of nitrogen fertilizer used for cassava production is relatively high (400 kg …

Phosphate (P) availability often limits biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) by diazotrophic
bacteria. In soil, only 0.1% of the total P is available for plant uptake. P solubilizing bacteria …

The interactions between plants, beneficial bacteria and their environment are profoundly
shaped by various environmental factors, including light, temperature, water availability, and …

Mercury (Hg) is a toxic trace element that can cause serious environmental problems. The
main source of Hg contamination to soil across Indonesia is artisanal and small-scale gold …

Fipronil, a phenylpyrazole insecticide, is used to kill insects resistant to conventional
insecticides. Though its regular and widespread use has substantially reduced agricultural …