Applications of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB): Second-Generation Biofertilizers, Bioremediation, Abiotic and Biotic Stress
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 July 2025) | Viewed by 6576
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) application has gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential biofertilizers or inoculants, their role in bioremediation, and their ability to mitigate abiotic stress in plants. They are an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic fertilizers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. In addition to their role in promoting plant growth, their recognized potential in bioremediation soils and their ability to help plants against abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heavy metal toxicity, and extreme temperatures open different applications.
So, PGPB as second-generation biofertilizers, bioremediation agents, and stress mitigators represent a promising avenue for enhancing agricultural sustainability. Their ability to enhance nutrient availability, degrade pollutants, and improve plant resilience under stress conditions positions them as essential to addressing food security and environmental health in a changing climate.
This Special Issue, ‘Applications of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB): Second-Generation Biofertilizers, Bioremediation, Abiotic and Biotic Stress’, focuses on new highlights in the research surrounding this microorganism, with new knowledge horizons of PGPB applications as a source of innovative solutions that offer new perspectives to tackle agricultural challenges responsibly and sustainably.
Dr. Silvia Maribel Contreras-Ramos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant growth-promoting bacteria applications
- second-generation biofertilizers
- bioremediation with plant growth-promoting bacteria
- abiotic stress alleviation using plant growth-promoting bacteria
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