Rhizosphere engineering with plant growth-promoting microorganisms for agriculture and ecological sustainability

S Hakim, T Naqqash, MS Nawaz, I Laraib… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The rhizosphere is undoubtedly the most complex microhabitat, comprised of an integrated
network of plant roots, soil, and a diverse consortium of bacteria, fungi, eukaryotes, and …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: context, mechanisms of action, and roadmap to commercialization of biostimulants for sustainable agriculture

R Backer, JS Rokem, G Ilangumaran… - Frontiers in plant …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Microbes of the phytomicrobiome are associated with every plant tissue and, in combination
with the plant form the holobiont. Plants regulate the composition and activity of their …

Bacillus species in soil as a natural resource for plant health and nutrition

AK Saxena, M Kumar, H Chakdar… - Journal of applied …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The genus Bacillus is one of the predominant bacterial genera found in soil, and several
species of this genus have been reported from diverse ecological niches. Endowed with …

Unlocking the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on soil health and the sustainability of agricultural systems

Z Khatoon, S Huang, M Rafique, A Fakhar… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
The concept of soil health refers to specific soil properties and the ability to support and
sustain crop growth and productivity, while maintaining long-term environmental quality. The …

Biofortified crops generated by breeding, agronomy, and transgenic approaches are improving lives of millions of people around the world

M Garg, N Sharma, S Sharma, P Kapoor… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Biofortification is an upcoming, promising, cost-effective, and sustainable technique of
delivering micronutrients to a population that has limited access to diverse diets and other …

Bacillus species as versatile weapons for plant pathogens: a review

J Shafi, H Tian, M Ji - Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Plant pathogens are the main threat for profitable agricultural productivity. Currently,
chemical-based pesticides are thought to be an effective and reliable agricultural …

Controlled release micronutrient fertilizers for precision agriculture–A review

K Mikula, G Izydorczyk, D Skrzypczak… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
The rapid growth of the global population and the resulting need to ensure sufficient food
safety in highly productive agricultural practices. Intensive cultivation of plants contributes to …

[HTML][HTML] Potential use of Bacillus spp. as an effective biostimulant against abiotic stresses in crops—A review

H Etesami, BR Jeong, BR Glick - Current Research in Biotechnology, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmental (abiotic) stresses significantly threaten the worldwide crop production and
food security. Rapid, drastic changes in the global climate have exacerbated such stresses …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacterial biofertilizers for crop production: The past, present, and future

BN Aloo, V Tripathi, BA Makumba… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Recent decades have witnessed increased agricultural production to match the global
demand for food fueled by population increase. Conventional agricultural practices are …

Zinc hyperaccumulation in plants: A review

H Balafrej, D Bogusz, ZEA Triqui, A Guedira… - Plants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Zinc is an essential microelement involved in many aspects of plant growth and
development. Abnormal zinc amounts, mostly due to human activities, can be toxic to flora …