Microbial Biofertilizers in Plant Growth and Defence
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 1566
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbiology; symbiotic bacteria and fungi; sustainable agriculture
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Dear Colleagues,
Biological fertilizers are substances that contain microorganisms that, when applied to seeds, plant surfaces, or soil, colonize the rhizosphere and promote plant growth by increasing the supply of primary nutrients to the host plant. Research has shown that biofertilizers have different effects in various environments, even within the same one. A number of scientists have been working on solving this problem, but no perfect solution has yet been found. Despite their satisfactory effects in drier climates, biofertilizers are likely to be better controlled and regulated in all environments in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance knowledge on this subject. The aim of this Special Issue is therefore to enhance knowledge and to increase the amount of research being carried out into the use of microorganisms in improving plant growth and protection against biotic and abiotic stresses.
Dr. Domenico Prisa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- abiotic stress
- biotic stress
- rhizosphere
- microbial symbiosis
- soil biodiversity
- microbial interactions
- plants stimulation
- plant quality
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