Employment of biological solutions for crop production is required due to the rising costs and detrimental effects of fertilisers and pesticides. Plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacteria are known to enhance soil and plant health. The main aim of this study was to develop a consorti...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51747
Background: Chickpea productivity is severely constrained by soil-borne fungal pathogens Sclerotium rolfsii and Rhizoctonia bataticola, which cause collar rot and dry root rot. This study explores the chickpea rhizosphere for beneficial bacteria, that suppress these pathogens and...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121666
Mechanic workshops constitute significant sources of soil pollution, primarily owing to automotive repair activities coupled with persistent discharge spent hydrocarbons, heavy metals, etc. The frequency of exposure impose selective pressures on indigenous microbial communities,...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111663