Cereals can trap endophytic bacteria with potential beneficial traits when grown ex-situ in harsh soils.

Microbial communities associated with plants growing in harsh conditions, including salinity and water deficiency, have developed adaptive features which permit them to grow and survive under extreme environmental conditions. In the present study, an ex-situ plant trapping method has been applied to collect the culturable microbial diversity associated with the soil from harsh and remote areas. Oryza sativa cv.

Drought responsiveness in six wheat genotypes: identification of stress resistance indicators.

Introduction: Wheat ( L.) is among the world's most important staple food crops. In the current climate change scenario, a better understanding of wheat response mechanisms to water stress could help to enhance its productivity in arid ecosystems.