The unregulated deposition of metal-based nanoparticles in terrestrial ecosystems
particularly in agricultural systems has alarmingly threatened the sustainability of the …

The biotic and abiotic stresses are major constraints for crop yield, food quality and global
food security. A number of parameters such as physiological, biochemical, molecular of …

The increased dependence of farmers on chemical fertilizers poses a risk to soil fertility and
ecosystem stability. Plant growth‐promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are at the forefront of …

Environmental stress is a major challenge for sustainable food production as it reduces yield
by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) which pose a threat to cell organelles and …

Population growth and increase in food requirement is the global problem. It is inevitable to
introduce new practices that help to increase agricultural productivity. Use of plant growth …

Introduction With the rapid development of microbial technology, microbial inoculant is
considered as a promising tool in sustainable agricultural systems. Mechanisms by which …

A steadily increasing production volume of nanoparticles reflects their numerous industrial
and domestic applications. These economic successes come with the potential adverse …

Biotic stresses significantly threaten worldwide crop production and food security. Rapid,
drastic changes in global climate have exacerbated such stresses for crops. Plant diseases …

Plant-bacteria-soil interactions are the determinants of soil fertility and plant health. The
success in the use of the beneficial microorganisms requires an excellent understanding of …

Conventional agricultural practices often rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides which
have immense and adverse effects on humans, animals and environments. To minimize …