Unlocking the potential of biocrust microorganisms in agriculture: cyanobacteria and heterotrophic bacteria with plant growth-promoting properties

[Introduction] Drylands are subject to multiple overlapping stresses, including high temperatures, drought, and salinity, along with soils that are low in organic matter and nitrogen. Hence, both agricultural practices and natural regeneration in these areas are hindered by poor plant establishment...

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Autores: Pagli, Carlotta, Maggioli, Lisa, Roncero-Ramos, Beatriz, Pajuelo, Eloisa, Muñoz-Rojas, Miriam, Braglia, Roberto, Canini, Antonella, Cantón, Yolanda
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/407588
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/407588
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105018676733
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Sustainable agriculture
Biocrust
Cyanobacteria
Heterotrophic bacteria
Plant growth promotion (PGP)
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Sumario:[Introduction] Drylands are subject to multiple overlapping stresses, including high temperatures, drought, and salinity, along with soils that are low in organic matter and nitrogen. Hence, both agricultural practices and natural regeneration in these areas are hindered by poor plant establishment and growth. The use of plant growth-promoting (PGP) microorganisms has recently emerged as a promising strategy to enhance plant performance under these harsh conditions.