Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) are a promising alternative to conventional
fertilization. One of the most interesting PGPB strains, among the spore-forming bacteria of …

Plant growth-promoting bacteria are one of the most interesting methods of controlling
fungal phytopathogens. These bacteria can participate in biocontrol via a variety of …

Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) appear to be a sensible competitor to conventional
fertilization, including mineral fertilizers and chemical plant protection products …

Postbiotics, which are bioactive substances derived from the metabolic processes of
beneficial microbes, have received considerable attention in the field of microbiome science …

Attention to soil biodiversity and its importance for sustainable food production has markedly
increased in recent years. In particular, the loss of soil biodiversity as a consequence of …

The area of salt-affected soils is increasing globally, mainly due to land use and
management malpractices, which can threaten soil health and the sustainability of farms …

In the face of climate change, progressive degradation of the environment, including
agricultural land negatively affecting plant growth and development, endangers plant …

The uncertainty associated with the impact of a bioinoculant on soil microbial community
and, as a consequence, on soil quality, as well as the need to define its persistence, has …

Phytoremediation, the use of plants to remove heavy metals from polluted environments, has
been extensively studied. However, abiotic stresses such as drought, salt, and high …

Aims One of the main challenges of culture-independent soil microbiology is distinguishing
the microbial community's viable fraction from dead matter. Propidium monoazide (PMA) …