Durum Wheat Stress Tolerance Induced by Endophyte with Genes Contributing to Plant Functions and Secondary Metabolite Arsenal.

In the arid region Bou-Saâda at the South of Algeria, durum wheat L. cv Waha production is severely threatened by abiotic stresses, mainly drought and salinity. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) hold promising prospects towards sustainable and environmentally-friendly agriculture.