Modern intensive agricultural practices face numerous challenges that pose major threats to
global food security. In order to address the nutritional requirements of the ever-increasing …

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 …

The rhizosphere is a thin film of soil that surrounds plant roots and the primary location of
nutrient uptake, and is where important physiological, chemical, and biological activities are …

Highlights•Soil microbiomes induce reproducible plant phenotypes.•Large collections of
plant-associated microbes are available for research.•Plant growth promoting microbial …

Bacterial diseases are a constant threat to crop production globally. Current management
strategies rely on an array of tactics, including improved cultural practices; application of …

The widespread use of biofertilizers, rather than chemical fertilizers, is significantly more
likely to accomplish sustainable agriculture production globally. Plant growth-promoting …

Modern agriculture faces several challenges due to climate change, limited resources, and
land degradation. Plant-associated soil microbes harbor beneficial plant growth-promoting …

Amongst serious biotic factors deteriorating crop yield, the most destructive pathogen of rice
is Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), which causes bacterial leaf blight (BLB) disease …

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) is widely prevalent and causes Bacterial Leaf Blight
(BLB) in Basmati rice grown in different areas of Pakistan. There is a need to use …

As a major food crop, rice (Oryza sativa) is produced and consumed by nearly 90% of the
population in Asia with less than 9% produced outside Asia. Hence, reports on large scale …