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Drought-tolerance of wheat improved by rhizosphere bacteria from harsh environments: enhanced biomass production and reduced emissions of stress volatiles.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Timmusk Salme, Abd El-Daim Islam A, Copolovici Lucian, Tanilas Triin, Kännaste Astrid, Behers Lawrence, Nevo Eviatar, Seisenbaeva Gulaim, Stenström Elna, Niinemets Ülo
Abstract excerpt
Water is the key resource limiting world agricultural production. Although an impressive number of research reports have been published on plant drought tolerance enhancement via genetic modifications during the last few years, progress has been slower than expected. We suggest a feasible alternative strategy by application of rhizospheric bacteria coevolved with plant roots in harsh environments over millions of...
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