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Emerging Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Agrobiology

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Bacteria in Agrobiology: Crop Ecosystems

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Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) colonize rhizosphere and reside in harmony with plants. These introduced or naturally occurring bacteria are known to enhance plant growth and yield components. Therefore, their potential has been exploited extensively to reduce the indiscriminate use of synthetic chemicals such as inorganic fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides and prevent the accumulation of toxic, health hazardous chemicals in soil and water resources. Biological control of plant diseases and plant growth promotion approach becomes a prime focus of recent biotechnological trends in agro-ecosystem. Considerable research has been performed globally to exploit the functioning of beneficial bacterial communities in agro-industries. Further, advanced and better understanding of rhizobacteria will facilitate maintenance of natural soil structure, pure water resources, and increased productivity of agro- and forest-based industries to achieve their commercial success in sustainable ecosystems.

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Aeron, A., Kumar, S., Pandey, P., Maheshwari, D.K. (2011). Emerging Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Agrobiology. In: Maheshwari, D. (eds) Bacteria in Agrobiology: Crop Ecosystems. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18357-7_1

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