Sustainable Application of Endophytic Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Enhances Soil Microbial Functionality, Stress Tolerance, and Biomass Yield in Zea mays under Contaminated Agroecosystems

Key Points

• Enhanced microbial functionality directly correlates with increased biomass yield of Zea mays.
• Results indicated a significant improvement in stress tolerance of maize plants grown in contaminated agroecosystems.
• Analysis of various soil samples revealed the positive impact of endophytic bacteria on soil health and plant growth.
• These findings imply a sustainable approach that could aid in restoring contaminated agricultural lands.