Maize roots can host free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria (diazotrophs), but their agronomic potential remains underutilized. A study with two maize inbred
In industrialized agri-food systems, nitrogen overfertilization in potato cultivation remains common, often used as insurance against uncertain soil fertility and
Chemical fertilizers boost yields by ~50% but reduce plantmicrobe interactions, harming soil health. Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs) offer a sustainable