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Abstract
Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are associated with plant roots and augment
plant productivity and immunity; however, recent work by several groups shows that
PGPR also elicit so-called 'induced systemic tolerance' to salt and drought. As we
discuss here, PGPR might also increase nutrient uptake from soils, thus reducing the
need for fertilizers and preventing the accumulation of nitrates and phosphates in
agricultural soils. A reduction in fertilizer use would lessen the effects of water
contamination from fertilizer run-off and lead to savings for farmers.