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Cyanobacteria: Harnessing the power of microorganisms for plant growth promotion, stress alleviation, and phytoremediation in the era of sustainable agriculture

Taufiq Nawaz, Shah Saud, Liping Gu, İmran Khan, Shah Fahad, Ruanbao Zhou

Plant Stress · 2024

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Summary

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable agriculture, cyanobacterium has emerged as a viable option to offer multifaceted benefits to both crops and the environment. This comprehensive review navigates the contributions of cyanobacteria in agriculture and begins with an insightful exploration of their fundamental role in sustainable agricultural systems. This review article explains the mechanisms through which cyanobacterium may foster plant growth and demonstrates their ability to boost crop yields and optimize nutrient utilization. Their capacity to alleviate stresses in plants in drought to salinity conditions, unveils a remarkable feature. Beyond the fields, this bacterium plays a crucial role in protecting our environmental as well as help through phytoremediation by addressing

Subject
Regenerative & agroecological farming
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.1016/j.stress.2024.100399
Catalogue ID
SNmp4zkz9t-vsovbn
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