Plant growth-promoting bacteria modulate metabolism and nitrogen accumulation to counteract drought damage in cactus pear plants. 
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Beneficial Bacteria Help Cactus Pear Survive Severe Drought by Boosting Nitrogen and Metabolic Defenses

A new Scientific Reports study shows that specific plant growth-promoting bacteria significantly improve drought tolerance in cactus pear by enhancing nitrogen accumulation, regulating metabolic pathways, and supporting superior root growth—offering a sustainable strategy for forage production in dry regions.
Plant growth-promoting endophytic microbiota from garlic bulbs.
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Mexican Garlic Varieties Reveal Powerful Endophytic Microbiota with Plant Growth Promotion and Biocontrol Potential

A new study on ten Mexican garlic varieties uncovers 119 beneficial bacterial and 38 fungal endophytes from clove meristems, identifying strains that promote plant growth, enhance maize and garlic germination, and inhibit pathogenic fungi. The findings highlight garlic bulbs as a promising source for microbial bioinoculant development.