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Can Bacillus spp. Enhance K+ Uptake in Crop Species

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For all organisms potassium (K) acts as an essential cationic nutrient. In plants, K regulates growth and movement of various plant organs and plays a crucial role in biotic and abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms. The rhizospheric microorganisms play an important role in K biogeochemical cycling and may influence K+ uptake in crop species by direct and indirect mechanisms. The present article’s major emphasis is on the characterization of K-solubilizing bacteria (KSB) and their effect on K uptake, plant development, and growth. Moreover, under various environmental conditions, the importance of K in crop yield improvement and the concentration of K in various plant parts were also described, and the possible molecular mechanism behind this phenomenon will be elaborated.

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    Muhammad Yasin, Iqra Munir & Muhammad Faisal

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Yasin, M., Munir, I., Faisal, M. (2016). Can Bacillus spp. Enhance K+ Uptake in Crop Species. In: Meena, V., Maurya, B., Verma, J., Meena, R. (eds) Potassium Solubilizing Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2776-2_12

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