Endophytic Bacteria Improve Plant Growth, Symbiotic Performance of Chickpea ( L.) and Induce Suppression of Root Rot Caused by under Salt Stress.

Salinity causes disturbance in symbiotic performance of plants, and increases susceptibility of plants to soil-borne pathogens. Endophytic bacteria are an essential determinant of cross-tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses in plants. The aim of this study was to isolate non-rhizobial endophytic bacteria from the root nodules of chickpea ( L.