The potential of Pseudomonas spp. as sustainable bioinoculants for enhancing maize growth and integrated management of drought and Fusarium verticillioides stress

Key Points

• Enhanced maize growth occurs with the application of Pseudomonas bioinoculants, reducing antagonist stress effects.
• Field trials indicated a significant 30% increase in maize yield under drought conditions with these interventions.
• Analysis using soil treatment methods links the presence of Pseudomonas spp. to improved drought resistance and stress tolerance in maize plants.
• This finding supports the integration of bioinoculants in agricultural practices, with implications for sustainable farming methods.