Bioprospecting Soil Bacteria from Arid Zones to Increase Plant Tolerance to Drought: Growth and Biochemical Status of Maize Inoculated with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria Isolated from Sal Island, Cape Verde

Bioprospecting Soil Bacteria from Arid Zones to Increase Plant Tolerance to Drought: Growth and Biochemical Status of Maize Inoculated with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria Isolated from Sal Island, Cape Verde

Climate change and anthropogenic activities are responsible for extensive crop yield losses, with negative impact on global agricultural production. The occurrence of extreme weather events such as drought is a big challenge for agriculture, negatively impacting crops. Thus, methodologies reducing c...

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Main Authors: Catarina Cruz, Paulo Cardoso, Jacinta Santos, Diana Matos, Etelvina Figueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB)
maize
drought
sustainability
crop production
arid regions
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/21/2912

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