The plant-microbe holobiont has garnered considerable attention in recent years,
highlighting its importance as an ecological unit. Similarly, manipulation of the microbial …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is a salt-sensitive plant that experiences stunted growth and
development during early seedling stages under salt stress. Salicylic acid (SA) is a major …

Sewage sludge can be used as an organic amendment as long as it is ensured that there is
no risk of environmental contamination or risk to public health. In this study, sewage sludge …

In solid waste management, pollution-free disposal of leaf waste in urban areas is still not
standardized and adopted. According to the World Bank report, 57% of wastes generated in …

In this study, two commercial products based on the main groups of contemporary
biostimulants—a commercial leonardite and a seaweed extract—were tested with the …

The agro-ecosystem is now under intense pressure because of exponential population
growth, growing demand for food, excessive freshwater withdrawals and energy use …

In modern-day agricultural practices, the application of microbes as biofertilizers is
considered an important component of sustainable organic farming and ecofriendly …

Agriculture worldwide has gone through rapid shifts, ie from use of chemical fertilisers to
bioactive fertilisers or biofertilisers. This shift demanded use of living species, like …

The demand for food resources is continuously increasing due to the expanding population,
environmental limitations, and adverse effects of different synthetic inputs. The agricultural …

There is a need for alternatives or complements to synthetic fertilizers to enhance
agricultural sustainability. Applying organic amendments can play a significant role in this …