Research on Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 185
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) represent a well-known group of beneficial rhizosphere bacteria that enhance plant growth and health through mechanisms such as biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), phytohormone production, nutrient solubilization, and pathogen suppression. PGPR also contribute to improved crop productivity under adverse environmental conditions characterized by diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. Selected elite strains can be developed into PGPR-based products for various agricultural and biotechnological applications, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic agrochemicals. This Special Issue will explore the mechanisms of action, plant–microbe interactions, and the role of PGPR in improving soil quality and agricultural productivity. We welcome contributions that address emerging approaches for the characterization, selection, formulation, and application of promising PGPR strains.
Dr. Dragana Miljaković
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant growth promoting rhizobacteria
- plant–microbe interactions
- microbiome-based selection
- microbiome engineering
- synthetic communities
- biofertilization
- biocontrol
- stress tolerance
- smart delivery methods
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