Enhancing Germination of Wheat Seeds under Drought Conditions by Bacillus cereus DS1 Isolated from the Rhizospheric Soil of Celosia argentea

Introduction Anthropogenic activities and global warming have increased drought, which creates a serious challenge to worldwide food production.1 Drought stress is a major abiotic factor that negatively impacts crop productivity, varying from brief and mild episodes to severe and extended conditions that significantly restricting crop yields.2,3 Water stress impacts a plant’s water potential and turgor […]