Harnessing Bacterial Endophytes for Promotion of Plant Growth and Biotechnological Applications: An Overview
Endophytic bacteria colonize plants and live inside them for part of or throughout their life without causing any harm or disease to their hosts. The symbiotic relationship improves the physiology, fitness, and metabolite profile of the plants, while the plants provide food and shelter for the bacte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/5/935 |