Exploring the role of soil native microbes in the enhanced yield promoted by cellfree fungal culture filtrates under drought conditions

Key Points

• Enhanced yield was observed under drought conditions due to the application of cell-free fungal culture filtrates.
• The analysis showed that the presence of native soil microbes correlates with improved plant performance.
• Assessment focused on the relationship between microbial activity and plant growth during water scarcity.
• These findings suggest the potential of using fungal filtrates in agricultural practices to support crops under drought stress.