Endophytic microbes are known to live asymptomatically inside their host throughout
different stages of their life cycle and play crucial roles in the growth, development, fitness …

The agriculture industry plays a vital role in the survival of nations, therefore maintaining its
quantity and quality is essential for feeding the population and economic exports. The …

Modern agriculture involves usage of pesticides and chemical fertilizers with an essence of
increasing the world's food production. Thus, these serve as a fast food for plants, causing …

Bacterial inoculants are bacterial species that are applied directly or indirectly to enhance
the growth and yield of plants. The application of bacterial inoculants is largely due to their …

Chemicals in the form of fertilizers and pesticides have been used in boosting agricultural
productivity and crop protection since years. The adverse effects such as environmental …

The advent of the green revolution, besides increasing crop yields, has also substantially
increased the use of synthetic fertilizers, posing adverse effects on the environment and …

The continuous use of chemical fertilizer in agricultural fields causes the degradation of the
soil and provokes environmental pollution; furthermore, it is damaging to human health. The …

The utilization of biofertilizers holds promise as a sustainable approach to enhance soil
fertility and crop productivity while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers. Beyond …

This study aimed to evaluate commercial biofertiliser quality and awareness amongst
smallholder farmers in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Sixty-seven smallholder farmers …

Pests and diseases significantly reduce agricultural productivity, which is a huge challenge
to global food security and farmer incomes. To fulfil the need for the anticipated rise in the …