Impact of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Cowpea Growth Performance and Root Diseases Controlling Under Greenhouse Conditions

Zaghloul, R.; Abou-Aly, Hamed E.; Abdelrahman, Hany; Hassan, Mokhles A. A.

doi:10.21608/ajs.2019.43358

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“…These strains also improved cowpea plant growth by inducing resistance against CBMV, under laboratory and field conditions. Zaghloul et al (2019) showed that the PGPR strains used are good for fertilization management and bio-control which reduce the amount of NPK chemical fertilization. The research work conducted by Rocha et al (2019) revealed that cowpea fields could perform better if PGPR seed and AM fungal isolates were used in low-input farming systems.…”

Section: Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Promoting sustainable agriculture by exploiting plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to improve maize and cowpea crops

Agbodjato,

Babalola

2024

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Maize and cowpea are among the staple foods most consumed by most of the African population, and are of significant importance in food security, crop diversification, biodiversity preservation, and livelihoods. In order to satisfy the growing demand for agricultural products, fertilizers and pesticides have been extensively used to increase yields and protect plants against pathogens. However, the excessive use of these chemicals has harmful consequences on the environment and also on public health. These include soil acidification, loss of biodiversity, groundwater pollution, reduced soil fertility, contamination of crops by heavy metals, etc. Therefore, essential to find alternatives to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure the food and well-being of the people. Among these alternatives, agricultural techniques that offer sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions that reduce or eliminate the excessive use of agricultural inputs are increasingly attracting the attention of researchers. One such alternative is the use of beneficial soil microorganisms such as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). PGPR provides a variety of ecological services and can play an essential role as crop yield enhancers and biological control agents. They can promote root development in plants, increasing their capacity to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, increase stress tolerance, reduce disease and promote root development. Previous research has highlighted the benefits of using PGPRs to increase agricultural productivity. A thorough understanding of the mechanisms of action of PGPRs and their exploitation as biofertilizers would present a promising prospect for increasing agricultural production, particularly in maize and cowpea, and for ensuring sustainable and prosperous agriculture, while contributing to food security and reducing the impact of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on the environment. Looking ahead, PGPR research should continue to deepen our understanding of these microorganisms and their impact on crops, with a view to constantly improving sustainable agricultural practices. On the other hand, farmers and agricultural industry players need to be made aware of the benefits of PGPRs and encouraged to adopt them to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

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Section: Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr)mentioning

confidence: 99%