Increased incidence of abiotic stresses impacting adversely plant growth and productivity in
major crops is being witnessed all over the world. Therefore, as a result of such stress …

Biological biocides have the potential to reduce plant biotic stresses and boost
development, but they tend to be unstable and degrade quickly. BCAs inhibit plant diseases …

Action is needed to face the global threat arising from inconsistent rainfall, rise in
temperature, and salinization of farm lands which may be the product of climate change. As …

The increase in the population rate has increased the demand for safe and quality food
products. However, the current agricultural system faces many challenges in producing …

Environmental (abiotic) stresses significantly threaten the worldwide crop production and
food security. Rapid, drastic changes in the global climate have exacerbated such stresses …

The application of beneficial, plant‐associated microorganisms is a sustainable approach to
improving crop performance in agriculture. However, microbial inoculants are often …

Drought is one of the major problems worldwide. The search for new and efficient
microorganisms, from unexplored environments, to be used in association with plants to …

Barley is among the most cultivated cereals in areas suffering water deficit, which impacts
their growth and crop production. Here, we aimed to select plant growth-promoting …

It is increasingly acknowledged that climate change is influencing terrestrial ecosystems by
increased drought and rainfall intensities. Soil microbes are key drivers of many processes …

In combination with other strategies, hyperosmolarity and desiccation are frequently used by
the food processing industry as a means to prevent bacterial proliferation, and particularly …