Plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPM) are an important group of microbial
inoculants, which exist in rhizosphere and have the ability to inhabit the root of the plants …

Almost one‐third of crop yields are lost every year due to microbial alterations and diseases.
The main control strategy to limit these losses is the use of an array of chemicals active …

The application of plant beneficial microorganisms has been widely accepted as an efficient
alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Isolation and selection of efficient …

Abiotic and biotic stresses can dramatically reduce the productivity of agricultural crops,
causing serious economic and social problems. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic …

Coffee is an important, high-value crop because its roasted beans are used to produce
popular beverages that are consumed worldwide. Coffee plantations exist in over 70 …

Brazil has a long history of research with rhizobia and plant growth–promoting rhizobacteria
(PGPR). Currently, the use of bio-based products in Brazil, containing microorganisms that …

Excess aluminum (Al) is a stressful condition that affects plant growth and yield quality. This
study evaluates growth responses and changes in the contents of photosynthetic pigments …

Agriculture stands as a thriving enterprise in India, serving as both the bedrock of economy
and vital source of nutrition. In response to the escalating demands for high-quality food for …

Legumes, such as lima bean, can form symbiotic relationships with rhizobia and can
therefore grow in nitrogen-poor soils. Lima bean varieties in symbiosis with indigenous …

Rationale The transition from an inanimate and lifeless environment to the one with the first
life is possibly the most intriguing event in Earth's history. The event can be envisaged as …