International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1467 - 1467
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Climate
change
has
reshaped
global
weather
patterns
and
intensified
extreme
events,
with
drought
soil
salinity
negatively
impacting
the
yield
quality
of
crop
production.
To
mitigate
detrimental
effects
stress,
introduction
beneficial
plant
growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
proven
to
be
a
promising
approach.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
synthetic
microbial
community
(SynCom)
comprising
bacterial
strains
belonging
species
Bacillus
velezensis,
Pseudomonas
simiae,
P.
salmasensis,
Glutamicibacter
halophytocola,
Leclercia
sp.,
which
have
been
demonstrated
promote
tomato
growth
both
individually
collectively.
The
SynCom
most
its
individual
were
shown
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)-induced
stress
in
vitro
Arabidopsis
thaliana
seedlings,
either
by
reducing
alterations
xylem
elements
or
promoting
formation
new
strands.
greenhouse
trial,
drenching
two
strains,
B.
velezensis
PSE31B
salmasensis
POE54,
improved
water
response
soilless-grown
plants
under
40%
reduced
irrigation
regime.
Additionally,
treatments
positively
influenced
diversity
rhizosphere
communities,
distinct
changes
composition,
suggest
treatment-specific
interplay
between
introduced
native
microbiome.
These
findings
highlight
potential
consortia
PGPR
as
sustainable
tools
improve
resilience
abiotic
stresses.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 2069 - 2069
Published: Aug. 30, 2022
Abiotic
stresses
are
the
most
significant
factors
reducing
agricultural
productivity.
Plants
face
extreme
environmental
conditions
that
may
affect
their
biological
mechanisms,
thereby
influencing
growth
and
development.
Microorganisms
possess
substantial
metabolites
aid
in
helping
plants
mitigate
abiotic
stresses.
Plants’
interaction
with
microbes
constitutes
a
diversified
ecosystem,
as
sometimes
both
partners
share
mutualistic
relationship.
Endophytes,
plant-growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPRs),
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi
(AMFs)
examples
of
microorganisms
play
an
essential
role
alleviating
and,
hence,
improving
plant
growth.
The
plant–microbe
leads
to
modulation
complex
mechanisms
cellular
system.
Moreover,
residing
microbial
flora
also
inhibits
phytopathogens,
therefore,
it
becomes
part
plants’
innate
defense
Keeping
view
growing
concerns,
is
important
identify
microbiome
transportation
nutrients
maintain
sustainable
production.
Furthermore,
enabling
recruit
beneficial
species
how
deal
potential
pathogens.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
summarize
impacts
various
stressors
on
productivity
mitigating
negative
effects
literature
shows
microbes,
including
PGPRs,
AMFs,
endophytes,
adopt
for
ameliorating
It
has
been
observed
biochar
either
individually
or
combination,
can
maintaining
under
stress
conditions.
Although
conventional
inoculation
mitigates
enhances
productivity,
advancement
genetic
engineering
would
help
transfer
specific
genes
from
mitigation.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(5), P. 1668 - 1684
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
Abstract
Drought
stress
is
one
of
the
main
environmental
factors
limiting
plant
growth
and
development.
Plants
adapt
to
changing
soil
moisture
by
modifying
root
architecture,
inducing
stomatal
closure,
inhibiting
shoot
growth.
The
AP2/ERF
transcription
factor
DREB2A
plays
a
key
role
in
maintaining
response
drought
stress,
but
molecular
mechanism
underlying
this
process
remains
be
elucidated.
Here,
it
was
found
that
overexpression
MdDREB2A
positively
regulated
nitrogen
utilisation
interacting
with
DRE
cis
‐elements
MdNIR1
promoter.
Meanwhile,
could
also
directly
bind
promoter
MdSWEET12
,
which
may
enhance
development
assimilation,
ultimately
promoting
Overall,
regulatory
provides
an
idea
for
plants
coordinating
tolerance
assimilation
maintain
optimal
under
stress.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(23), P. 12979 - 12979
Published: Nov. 30, 2021
Drought
is
a
major
abiotic
stress
imposed
by
climate
change
that
affects
crop
production
and
soil
microbial
functions.
Plants
respond
to
water
deficits
at
the
morphological,
biochemical,
physiological
levels,
invoke
different
adaptation
mechanisms
tolerate
drought
stress.
Plant
growth-promoting
bacteria
(PGPB)
can
help
alleviate
in
plants
through
various
strategies,
including
phytohormone
production,
solubilization
of
mineral
nutrients,
1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate
deaminase
osmolytes.
However,
PGPB
populations
functions
are
influenced
adverse
factors,
such
as
drought.
Therefore,
maintaining
viability
stability
applied
arid
soils
requires
have
be
protected
suitable
coatings.
The
encapsulation
one
newest
most
efficient
techniques
for
protecting
beneficial
against
unfavorable
conditions.
Coatings
made
from
polysaccharides,
sodium
alginate,
chitosan,
starch,
cellulose,
their
derivatives,
absorb
retain
substantial
amounts
interstitial
sites
structures,
thereby
promoting
bacterial
survival
better
plant
growth.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 22, 2021
Providing
safe
and
secure
food
for
an
increasing
number
of
people
globally
is
challenging.
Coping
with
such
a
human
population
by
merely
applying
the
conventional
agricultural
production
system
has
not
proved
to
be
agro-ecologically
friendly;
nor
it
sustainable.
Cowpea
(
Vigna
unguiculata
(L)
Walp)
multi-purpose
legume.
It
consists
high-quality
protein
consumption,
rich
in
livestock
fodder.
enriches
soil
that
recycles
nutrients
through
fixation
nitrogen
association
nodulating
bacteria.
However,
productivity
this
multi-functional,
indigenous
legume
great
value
African
smallholder
farmers
rural
populace,
also
urban
consumers
entrepreneurs,
limited.
Because
cowpea
strategic
importance
Africa,
there
need
improve
on
its
productivity.
Such
endeavors
Africa
are
wrought
challenges
include
drought,
salinity,
excessive
demand
among
synthetic
chemicals,
repercussions
climate
change,
declining
nutrients,
microbial
infestations,
pest
issues,
so
forth.
Nevertheless,
giant
strides
have
already
been
made
improvements
adopting
sustainable
smart
biotechnological
approaches
favorably
influencing
costs
availability.
As
such,
prospects
leap
enhancement
genetic
gain
good.
Potential
viable
means
overcoming
some
above-mentioned
constraints
would
focus
key
producer
nations
encourage
them
embrace
techniques
integrated
approach
enhance
This
review
highlights
spectrum
limit
yield,
but
looks
ahead
seeks
way
forward
Africa.
More
importantly,
investigates
applications
insights
concerning
mechanisms
action
implementing
eco-friendly
techniques,
as
deployment
bio
inoculants,
climate-smart
(CSA)
practices,
conservation
multi-omics
technology
spheres
genomics,
transcriptomics,
proteomics,
metabolomics,
improving
yields
achieve
agro-ecosystems,
ensuring
their
stability.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
46(1), P. 199 - 214
Published: Oct. 17, 2022
Plant
growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
can
help
plants
to
resist
drought
stress.
However,
the
mechanisms
of
how
PGPR
inoculation
affect
plant
status
under
remain
incompletely
understood.
We
performed
a
meta-analysis
response
by
compiling
data
from
57
PGPR-inoculation
studies,
including
2,
387
paired
observations
on
morphological,
physiological
and
biochemical
parameters
well-watered
conditions.
compare
effect
performances
among
different
groups
controls
treatments.
Our
results
reveal
that
enables
restore
themselves
drought-stressed
near
state,
C4
recover
better
stress
than
C3
plants.
Furthermore,
is
more
effective
underdrought
conditions
in
increasing
biomass,
enhancing
photosynthesis
inhibiting
oxidant
damage,
responses
was
stronger
Additionally,
belonging
taxa
with
functional
traits
have
varying
degrees
drought-resistance
effects
These
are
important
improve
our
understanding
beneficial
enhanced
Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
74(16), P. 4808 - 4824
Published: July 6, 2023
Arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi
(AMF)
have
been
presumed
to
ameliorate
crop
tolerance
drought.
Here,
we
review
the
role
of
AMF
in
maintaining
water
supply
plants
from
drying
soils
and
underlying
biophysical
mechanisms.
We
used
a
soil-plant
hydraulic
model
illustrate
impact
several
mechanisms
on
plant
responses
edaphic
The
enhance
soil's
capability
transport
extend
effective
root
length,
thereby
attenuating
drop
matric
potential
at
surface
during
soil
drying.
synthesized
evidence
corresponding
simulations
demonstrate
that
symbiosis
with
postpones
stress
onset
limit,
which
is
defined
as
disproportionality
between
transpiration
rates
leaf
potentials,
can
thus
help
crops
survive
extended
intervals
limited
availability.
also
provide
our
perspective
future
research
needs
call
for
reconciling
dynamic
changes
hydraulics
order
better
understand
relations
face
climate
changes.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1298 - 1298
Published: May 8, 2024
Drought
is
one
of
the
main
abiotic
factors
affecting
global
agricultural
productivity.
However,
application
bioinocula
containing
plant-growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
has
been
seen
as
a
potential
environmentally
friendly
technology
for
increasing
plants'
resistance
to
water
stress.
In
this
study,
strains
were
isolated
from
maize
(
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(16), P. 9194 - 9194
Published: Aug. 16, 2022
In
the
wake
of
changing
climatic
conditions,
plants
are
frequently
exposed
to
a
wide
range
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses
at
various
stages
their
development,
all
which
negatively
affect
growth,
productivity.
Drought
is
one
most
devastating
for
cultivated
crops,
particularly
in
arid
semiarid
environments.
Conventional
breeding
biotechnological
approaches
used
generate
drought-tolerant
crop
plants.
However,
these
techniques
costly
time-consuming.
Plant-colonizing
microbes,
notably,
endophytic
fungi,
have
received
increasing
attention
recent
years
since
they
can
boost
plant
growth
yield
strengthen
responses
stress.
this
review,
we
describe
microorganisms
relationship
with
host
plants,
summarize
current
knowledge
on
how
“reprogram”
promote
productivity,
drought
tolerance,
explain
why
promising
agents
modern
agriculture.