Bioinoculants: A Sustainable Solution to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 461
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Interests: soil health; forest soil; soi microbiology; bibliometrics
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Dear Colleagues,
Bioinoculants, which include beneficial microorganisms such as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), mycorrhizal fungi, and other microbial consortia, have shown immense potential in enhancing plant resilience, improving soil health, and reducing dependency on chemical inputs. As global agriculture faces increasing challenges from climate change, soil degradation, and pest pressures, bioinoculants offer a promising solution to enhance crop productivity and sustainability. This Special Issue focuses on the emerging role of bioinoculants as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to mitigate biotic and abiotic stresses in agriculture and ecosystem management.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses cutting-edge research and reviews on the mechanisms, applications, and impacts of bioinoculants in addressing biotic stresses (e.g., pathogens, pests) and abiotic stresses (e.g., drought, salinity, extreme temperatures). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the role of bioinoculants in plant stress tolerance, their interactions with soil microbiomes, and their potential in improving nutrient uptake and soil fertility. Additionally, this Issue will explore the challenges and opportunities in scaling up bioinoculant technologies for commercial use, as well as their applications in ecological restoration and environmental conservation. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that highlight innovative approaches and practical insights into the development and application of bioinoculants.
Prof. Dr. Arthur Prudêncio de A. Pereira
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioinoculants
- plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)
- mycorrhizal fungi
- microbial consortia
- sustainable agriculture
- soil microbiome
- soil health
- pathogen resistance
- environmental stress
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