Rhizosphere bacteria in plant growth promotion, biocontrol, and bioremediation of contaminated sites: a comprehensive review of effects and mechanisms

Q Saeed, W Xiukang, FU Haider, J Kučerik… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Agriculture in the 21st century is facing multiple challenges, such as those related to soil
fertility, climatic fluctuations, environmental degradation, urbanization, and the increase in …

[HTML][HTML] A review on the plant microbiome: ecology, functions, and emerging trends in microbial application

S Compant, A Samad, H Faist, A Sessitsch - Journal of advanced research, 2019 - Elsevier
Plants have evolved with a plethora of microorganisms having important roles for plant
growth and health. A considerable amount of information is now available on the structure …

Application of floating aquatic plants in phytoremediation of heavy metals polluted water: A review

S Ali, Z Abbas, M Rizwan, IE Zaheer, İ Yavaş, A Ünay… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Heavy-metal (HM) pollution is considered a leading source of environmental contamination.
Heavy-metal pollution in ground water poses a serious threat to human health and the …

A critical review on bioremediation technologies for Cr (VI)-contaminated soils and wastewater

S Xia, Z Song, P Jeyakumar, SM Shaheen… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Chromium (Cr) is a potentially toxic metal originating from natural processes and
anthropogenic activities such as the iron-steel, electroplating, and leather industries, which …

Potential biotechnological strategies for the cleanup of heavy metals and metalloids

KA Mosa, I Saadoun, K Kumar, M Helmy… - Frontiers in plant …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Global mechanization, urbanization, and various natural processes have led to the
increased release of toxic compounds into the biosphere. These hazardous toxic pollutants …

Contribution of zinc solubilizing bacteria in growth promotion and zinc content of wheat

S Kamran, I Shahid, DN Baig, M Rizwan… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Zinc is an imperative micronutrient required for optimum plant growth. Zinc solubilizing
bacteria are potential alternatives for zinc supplementation and convert applied inorganic …

The invisible life inside plants: Deciphering the riddles of endophytic bacterial diversity

J Papik, M Folkmanova, M Polivkova-Majorova… - Biotechnology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Endophytic bacteria often promote plant growth and protect their host plant against
pathogens, herbivores, and abiotic stresses including drought, increased salinity or …

Role of microorganisms in the remediation of wastewater in floating treatment wetlands: a review

MJ Shahid, AA Al-Surhanee, F Kouadri, S Ali, N Nawaz… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
This article provides useful information for understanding the specific role of microbes in the
pollutant removal process in floating treatment wetlands (FTWs). The current literature is …

[HTML][HTML] Bioprospecting of endophytes in medicinal plants of Thar Desert: An attractive resource for biopharmaceuticals

G Yadav, M Meena - Biotechnology Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
Endophytes live asymptomatically within the healthy tissues of plant parts of the host, has
grabbed the attention of ecologists, chemists, and researchers to have a broad spectral of …

Advances in microbe-assisted reclamation of heavy metal contaminated soils over the last decade: a review

MA Ashraf, I Hussain, R Rasheed, M Iqbal… - Journal of environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Contamination of agricultural soils with trace metals present lethal consequences in terms of
diverse ecological and environmental problems that entail entry of metal in food chain, soil …