| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2826801 | Trends in Plant Science | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are associated with plant roots and augment plant productivity and immunity; however, recent work by several groups shows that PGPR also elicit so-called ‘induced systemic tolerance’ to salt and drought. As we discuss here, PGPR might also increase nutrient uptake from soils, thus reducing the need for fertilizers and preventing the accumulation of nitrates and phosphates in agricultural soils. A reduction in fertilizer use would lessen the effects of water contamination from fertilizer run-off and lead to savings for farmers.
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Authors
Jungwook Yang, Joseph W. Kloepper, Choong-Min Ryu,