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Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a Plant Growth Enhancer for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review

Version 1 : Received: 20 October 2023 / Approved: 21 October 2023 / Online: 24 October 2023 (08:12:15 CEST)

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Hasan, A.; Tabassum, B.; Hashim, M.; Khan, N. Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a Plant Growth Enhancer for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review. Bacteria 2024, 3, 59–75, doi:10.3390/bacteria3020005. Hasan, A.; Tabassum, B.; Hashim, M.; Khan, N. Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a Plant Growth Enhancer for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review. Bacteria 2024, 3, 59–75, doi:10.3390/bacteria3020005.

Abstract

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) is beneficial microorganisms that inhabit the rhizosphere of plants and play a crucial role in enhancing plant growth and development. This review provides an overview of the significant role of PGPR in sustainable agriculture. The mechanisms that promote plant growth, such as nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, and growth hormones, are discussed. The potential of PGPR in improving plant tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and enhancing nutrient availability, soil fertility, and uptake is also highlighted. Moreover, the ecological and economic benefits of using PGPR for sustainable agriculture include improving crop productivity, reducing environmental pollution, and ensuring food security.

Keywords

PGPR; Crop production; Rhizosphere; Plant nutrition; Soil fertility; Sustainable agriculture

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology

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