Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms for Environmental Sustainability

• DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2016.05.005
• Publication Date: 2016-06-03T15:04:35Z
• Authors: P.C. Abhilash; Rama Kant Dubey; Vishal Tripathi; Vijai K. Gupta; Harikesh B. Singh
• Keywords: 2. Zero hunger; 0301 basic medicine; Conservation of Natural Resources; 0303 health sciences; Bacteria; Fungi; Agriculture; Plants; 15. Life on land; 12. Responsible consumption; 03 medical and health sciences; Biodegradation, Environmental; 13. Climate action; Biotechnology

Agrochemicals used to meet the needs of a rapidly growing human population can deteriorate the quality of ecosystems and are not affordable to farmers in low-resource environments. Here, we propose the use of plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs) as a tool for sustainable food production without compromising ecosystems services.