The Rhizosphere of Petrosimonia Triandra may Possess Growth-Inducing and Salinity-Tolerance Potential

Abstract

The root microbiome of halotolerant plants can represent a great source of salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (ST-PGPR) with a wide range of beneficial effects on plants growth, development and productivity. The better understanding of the variety of complex salt tolerance and adaptive mechanisms of halophytes can contribute to improve salt tolerance in crops, and as a result, a better and increased use of saline areas worldwide. In addition, reclaiming saline areas for agricultural use may be able to alleviate the global threat of progressive soil salinization.