Abstract
Rhizobacteria are stated as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) because they inhabit the roots of the plant and help protect the plant from stresses, promoting plant growth, and substantially improving soil fertility. Presently, microbes living in symbiosis with plants and PGPR are being explored to improve crop productivity and develop sustainable agricultural practices. The utilization of PGPR for improving crop yield is an eco-friendly and well-known approach, which promotes plant growth by either indirect or direct mechanisms. The mechanism of PGPR involves solubilizing of nutrients, production of plant growth hormones, development of resistance against phytopathogens. This chapter intends to provide a summary and role of PGPR in improving crop productivity and health. It also discusses its influence on other bacterial species, the mechanism involved, role in bioremediation, and stress management.
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