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    • PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA: A RAY FOR SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION UNDER DROUGHT PRONE DRYLAND CONDITIONS

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    Keywords

    • RHIZOBACTERIA
    • SUSTAINABLE CROP
    • SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION
    • PGPR
    • Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria
    • Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhiza
    • VAM
    • crop productivity in dryland

    Magazine: August 2024

    Page: 16 - 21

    Volume: 4

    Issue: 8

    Issue Date: 10 August 2024

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    Abstract

    Globally, drylands, covering 42.3% of croplands, are crucial for food security. Approximately 72% of these drylands are in developing nations such as India and Africa, which face severe weather challenges, including prolonged droughts and frequent famines. Climate change exacerbates drought stress, leading to increased crop failures and a 9-10% reduction in global crop production, threatening food security. To address this, eco-friendly practices like PGPR (Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria), VAM (Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhiza), and other bio-stimulants are essential. PGPR, in particular, offers a cost-effective and sustainable method for enhancing plant growth and crop productivity in dryland agriculture.