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01 Oct 2026
Original research article |
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Unraveling the plant growth promotion potential of Pseudomonas species isolated from the rhizosphere of Lotus creticus grown in the Mediterranean coastal regions of Morocco
Imane Achkouk
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Research Team of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, FST of Tangier, 90000, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
Anass El Yemlahi
Research Team of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, FST of Tangier, 90000, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
Ouiam El Galiou
Research Team of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, FST of Tangier, 90000, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
Amin Laglaoui
Research Team of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, FST of Tangier, 90000, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
Mounir Hassani Zerrouk
Research Team of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, FST of Tangier, 90000, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
Mohammed Bakkali
Research Team of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, FST of Tangier, 90000, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
Abdelhay Arakrak
Research Team of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, FST of Tangier, 90000, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
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Short summary
Coastal soils often suffer from salt stress and low fertility, limiting plant growth. We studied beneficial soil bacteria living around the roots of a native coastal plant in Morocco to see how they help plants grow. Several bacteria improved plant height and biomass by making nutrients more available and protecting roots. These findings show that natural soil microbes can support sustainable agriculture and help restore degraded coastal lands.
Coastal soils often suffer from salt stress and low fertility, limiting plant growth. We studied...
