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View article: Single-Strain Inoculation of Bacillus subtilis and Rhizobium phaseoli Affects Nitrogen Acquisition of an Improved Mungbean Cultivar
Single-Strain Inoculation of Bacillus subtilis and Rhizobium phaseoli Affects Nitrogen Acquisition of an Improved Mungbean Cultivar Open
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) increase plant root growth, potentially improving soil nitrogen (N) uptake, and productivity. Legumes, for instance mungbean, could also benefit from a rise in potential infection sites for nodul…
View article: Bacterial allelopathy: An approach for biological control of weeds
Bacterial allelopathy: An approach for biological control of weeds Open
Weed infestation is one of the most damaging biotic factors to limit crop production by competing with the crop for space, water, and nutrients. Different conventional approaches are being used to cope with weed infestation including labor…
View article: Comparison of different inoculation methods and carrier materials for allelopathic Pseudomonas strains in weed management of direct-seeded rice
Comparison of different inoculation methods and carrier materials for allelopathic Pseudomonas strains in weed management of direct-seeded rice Open
The use of allelopathic bacteria to combat weed infestation in crops is regarded as an effective technology for sustainable agriculture and environment. In this regard, six bacterial strains from the genus Pseudomonas were selected for the…
View article: Integrated application of synthetic community reduces consumption of herbicide in field Phalaris minor control
Integrated application of synthetic community reduces consumption of herbicide in field Phalaris minor control Open
View article: Acidified manure and nitrogen-enriched biochar showed short-term agronomic benefits on cotton–wheat cropping systems under alkaline arid field conditions
Acidified manure and nitrogen-enriched biochar showed short-term agronomic benefits on cotton–wheat cropping systems under alkaline arid field conditions Open
View article: Bacillus Strains with Catalase Enzyme Improve the Physiology and Growth of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Bacillus Strains with Catalase Enzyme Improve the Physiology and Growth of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
Catalase can decompose hydrogen peroxide in plants under controlled and stressed conditions. In a stressed environment, an increase in hydrogen peroxide production makes catalase activity a major defense system for plant growth. The curren…
View article: Comparative efficacy of different salt tolerant rhizobial inoculants in improving growth and productivity of Vigna radiata L. under salt stress
Comparative efficacy of different salt tolerant rhizobial inoculants in improving growth and productivity of Vigna radiata L. under salt stress Open
Worldwide, salinity severely affects agricultural production of crops such as mung bean in arid and semi-arid regions. In saline conditions, various species of Rhizobium can be used to enhance nodulation and induce salinity tolerance in ma…
View article: Comparing the symbiotic efficiency of auxin and ACC-deaminase producing rhizobia and rhizobacteria to improve soybean growth under axenic conditions
Comparing the symbiotic efficiency of auxin and ACC-deaminase producing rhizobia and rhizobacteria to improve soybean growth under axenic conditions Open
Potential of auxin and ACC-deaminase producing rhizobia and PGPR-strains was examined to improve soybean growth individually and in combination with L-tryptophan (L-TRP) in two different experiments conducted in a growth chamber. A consort…
View article: RETRACTED: Characterization and screening for inoculation of rhizobium and PGPR for improving growth of mash bean under axenic conditions
RETRACTED: Characterization and screening for inoculation of rhizobium and PGPR for improving growth of mash bean under axenic conditions Open
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View article: Bacillus Strains with Catalase Enzyme Improve the Physiology and Growth of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Bacillus Strains with Catalase Enzyme Improve the Physiology and Growth of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
Catalase can decompose hydrogen peroxide in plants under controlled and stressed condi-tions. In a stressed environment, the increase in hydrogen peroxide production makes catalase activity a major defense system for plant growth. The curr…
View article: Plant growth-promoting bacterial consortia improved the physiology and growth of maize by regulating osmolytes and antioxidants balance under salt-affected field conditions
Plant growth-promoting bacterial consortia improved the physiology and growth of maize by regulating osmolytes and antioxidants balance under salt-affected field conditions Open
This study was undertaken to see how microbial consortia influenced maize development and yield under salt-affected conditions. The efficacy of the pre-isolated bacterial strains Burkholderia phytofirmans, Bacillussubtilis…
View article: Beneficial interaction of allelopathic bacteria with chemical herbicides for sustainable wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production under wild oat (Avena fatua L.) infestation
Beneficial interaction of allelopathic bacteria with chemical herbicides for sustainable wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production under wild oat (Avena fatua L.) infestation Open
Weeds are one of the major limiting factors for wheat production. So, a study was conducted to integrate allelopathic bacteria with reduced dose of chemical herbicide for sustainable wheat production in wild oat infestation. Cyanide-produc…
View article: Acidified Cow Dung-Assisted Phytoextraction of Heavy Metals by Ryegrass from Contaminated Soil as an Eco-Efficient Technique
Acidified Cow Dung-Assisted Phytoextraction of Heavy Metals by Ryegrass from Contaminated Soil as an Eco-Efficient Technique Open
Heavy metal contamination of soil is an alarming environmental dilemma all over the world. With increasing industrialization, timely development of low-cost and eco-friendly remedial techniques for heavy metal-contaminated soil is needed. …
View article: Potential of plant growth promoting bacterial consortium for improving the growth and yield of wheat under saline conditions
Potential of plant growth promoting bacterial consortium for improving the growth and yield of wheat under saline conditions Open
Owing to inconsistent results of a single bacterial strain, co-inoculation of more than one strain under salinity stress could be a more effective strategy to induce salt tolerance. Co-inoculation of more than one bacterial strain could be…
View article: Salt-Tolerant PGPR Confer Salt Tolerance to Maize Through Enhanced Soil Biological Health, Enzymatic Activities, Nutrient Uptake and Antioxidant Defense
Salt-Tolerant PGPR Confer Salt Tolerance to Maize Through Enhanced Soil Biological Health, Enzymatic Activities, Nutrient Uptake and Antioxidant Defense Open
Salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can improve soil enzyme activities, which are indicators of the biological health of the soil, and can overcome the nutritional imbalance in plants. A pot trial was executed to eval…
View article: Potential of Integrated Use of <i>Bacillus</i> sp. AZ6and Organic Waste for Zinc Bio-Activationto Improve Physiological Attributes of Maize
Potential of Integrated Use of <i>Bacillus</i> sp. AZ6and Organic Waste for Zinc Bio-Activationto Improve Physiological Attributes of Maize Open
Zinc (Zn) is an important micronutrient for plant physiology, including the activation of various enzymes, nitrogen metabolism, cell-membrane integrity, and carbonic anhydrase activity.Its deficiency is reported in plants grown in poor soi…
View article: Correction to: Zinc-Solubilizing Bacteria-Mediated Enzymatic and Physiological Regulations Confer Zinc Biofortification in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Correction to: Zinc-Solubilizing Bacteria-Mediated Enzymatic and Physiological Regulations Confer Zinc Biofortification in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Open
View article: Effects of nanoparticles on trace element uptake and toxicity in plants: A review
Effects of nanoparticles on trace element uptake and toxicity in plants: A review Open
View article: Improving the Growth and Yield of Maize Through Multi-Strain Inoculation (PGPR) under Saline Conditions
Improving the Growth and Yield of Maize Through Multi-Strain Inoculation (PGPR) under Saline Conditions Open
Salinity stress shows various negative impacts on growing plants and their yield (Wu et al., 2015).It not only inhibits the germination of seed and activities of enzymes (Seckin et al., 2009) but also causes the decrease in photosynthetic …
View article: Field Performance of Allelopathic Bacteria for Biological Weed Control in Wheat: Innovative, Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Approach for Enhanced Crop Production
Field Performance of Allelopathic Bacteria for Biological Weed Control in Wheat: Innovative, Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Approach for Enhanced Crop Production Open
Application of allelopathic bacteria (AB) for weed suppression may be helpful to solve various environmental challenges posed by conventional weed control techniques. In our earlier studies, around 400 strains of rhizobacteria of five weed…
View article: Large Scale Screening of Rhizospheric Allelopathic Bacteria and Their Potential for the Biocontrol of Wheat-Associated Weeds
Large Scale Screening of Rhizospheric Allelopathic Bacteria and Their Potential for the Biocontrol of Wheat-Associated Weeds Open
Conventional weed control practices have generated serious issues related to the environment and human health. Therefore, there is a demand for the development of alternative techniques for sustainable agriculture. The present study perfor…
View article: Evaluating Biochar-Microbe Synergies for Improved Growth, Yield of Maize, and Post-Harvest Soil Characteristics in a Semi-Arid Climate
Evaluating Biochar-Microbe Synergies for Improved Growth, Yield of Maize, and Post-Harvest Soil Characteristics in a Semi-Arid Climate Open
Arid and semi-arid regions are characterized by high temperature and low rainfall, leading to degraded agricultural soils of alkaline calcareous nature with low organic matter contents. Less availability of indigenous nutrients and efficac…
View article: Evaluation of Toxicity on Ctenopharyngodon idella Due to Tannery Effluent Remediated by Constructed Wetland Technology
Evaluation of Toxicity on Ctenopharyngodon idella Due to Tannery Effluent Remediated by Constructed Wetland Technology Open
Aquatic pollution caused by industrial effluents is an environmental issue, imposing deleterious impacts on the overall environment, specifically, on humans, by disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. Among all the industries, tanneries a…
View article: Comparative evaluation of different carrier-based multi-strain bacterial formulations to mitigate the salt stress in wheat
Comparative evaluation of different carrier-based multi-strain bacterial formulations to mitigate the salt stress in wheat Open
View article: Production and Implication of Bio-Activated Organic Fertilizer Enriched with Zinc-Solubilizing Bacteria to Boost up Maize (Zea mays L.) Production and Biofortification under Two Cropping Seasons
Production and Implication of Bio-Activated Organic Fertilizer Enriched with Zinc-Solubilizing Bacteria to Boost up Maize (Zea mays L.) Production and Biofortification under Two Cropping Seasons Open
Bio-activated organic fertilizers (BOZ) were produced by enriching the zinc oxide (ZnO)-orange peel waste composite with Zn solubilizing bacteria (ZSB: Bacillus sp. AZ6) in various formulations (BOZ1 (9:1), BOZ2 (8:2), BOZ3 (7:3) and BOZ4 …
View article: EVALUATION OF LEAD TOLERANT PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA FOR PLANT GROWTH AND PHYTOREMEDIATION IN LEAD CONTAMINATION
EVALUATION OF LEAD TOLERANT PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA FOR PLANT GROWTH AND PHYTOREMEDIATION IN LEAD CONTAMINATION Open
"The present study was conducted to evaluate five pre-characterized lead tolerant plant growth promoting rhizobacteria: Pseudomonas gessardii strain BLP141 (S2), Pseudomonas fluorescens A50 (S5), Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae B728a (S6…
View article: Appraising Endophyte–Plant Symbiosis for Improved Growth, Nodulation, Nitrogen Fixation and Abiotic Stress Tolerance: An Experimental Investigation with Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Appraising Endophyte–Plant Symbiosis for Improved Growth, Nodulation, Nitrogen Fixation and Abiotic Stress Tolerance: An Experimental Investigation with Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Open
Chickpea is an important leguminous crop that improves soil fertility through atmospheric nitrogen fixation with the help of rhizobia present in nodules. Non-rhizobia endophytes are also capable of inducing nodulation and nitrogen fixation…
View article: Influence of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacterial Inoculation on Wheat Productivity Under Soil Salinity Stress
Influence of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacterial Inoculation on Wheat Productivity Under Soil Salinity Stress Open
Soil salinity affects the growth and yield of crops. The stress of soil salinity on plants can be mitigated by inoculation of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPR). The influence of PGPR inoculation on wheat (Triticum aestiv... | Find, re…
View article: Perspectives of Microbial Inoculation for Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
Perspectives of Microbial Inoculation for Sustainable Development and Environmental Management Open
How to sustainably feed a growing global population is a question still without an answer. Particularly farmers, to increase production, tend to apply more fertilizers and pesticides, a trend especially predominant in developing countries.…
View article: Effect of carbonic anhydrase-containing endophytic bacteria on growth and physiological attributes of wheat under water-deficit conditions
Effect of carbonic anhydrase-containing endophytic bacteria on growth and physiological attributes of wheat under water-deficit conditions Open
Drought is one of the major limitations to agricultural productivity, suppressing plant growth and yield of food crops throughout the world particularly in arid and semiarid regions. Drought-tolerant carbonic anhydrase (CA; EC 4.2.1.1)-con…