Author/Authors :
Lastochkina, Oksana Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - Pr. Oktyabrya - 71 - 450054 Ufa - Russia , Garshina, Darya Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - R. Zorge Str. - 19 - 450059 Ufa - Russia , Allagulova, Chulpan Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - Pr. Oktyabrya - 71 - 450054 Ufa - Russia , Pusenkova, Liudmila Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - R. Zorge Str. - 19 - 450059 Ufa - Russia , Garipova, Svetlana Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - R. Zorge Str. - 19 - 450059 Ufa - Russia Bashkir State University - Z. Validi Str. - 32 - 450076 Ufa - Russia , Maslennikova, Dilara Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - Pr. Oktyabrya - 71 - 450054 Ufa - Russia , Fedorova, Kristina Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - Pr. Oktyabrya - 71 - 450054 Ufa - Russia Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - R. Zorge Str. - 19 - 450059 Ufa - Russia , Shpirnaya, Irina Bashkir State University - Z. Validi Str. - 32 - 450076 Ufa - Russia , Ibragimov, Almaz Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - Pr. Oktyabrya - 71 - 450054 Ufa - Russia Bashkir State University - Z. Validi Str. - 32 - 450076 Ufa - Russia , Koryakov, Igor Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics – Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences - Pr. Oktyabrya - 71 - 450054 Ufa - Russia , Sakhapova, Azalia Bashkir State University - Z. Validi Str. - 32 - 450076 Ufa - Russia , Yuldasbaeva, Guzel Bashkir State University - Z. Validi Str. - 32 - 450076 Ufa - Russia , Dmitrieva, Anastasia Bashkir State University - Z. Validi Str. - 32 - 450076 Ufa - Russia , Sobhani, Mohammadhadi Photosynthesis Laboratory - Aburaihan Campus - University of Tehran - PC 3391653775 Pakdasht - Tehran - Iran , Aliniaeifard, Sasan Photosynthesis Laboratory - Aburaihan Campus - University of Tehran - PC 3391653775 Pakdasht - Tehran - Iran
Abstract :
Beneficial microorganisms which help plants to grow better especially under stress conditions are known as plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB). These biotic agents, especially Bacillus subtilis have well-known role in plant growth promotion and induction of tolerance to stress in plants. They are deemed to act as bio-active and eco-friendly agents to facilitate plant growth under stressful conditions and even to control postharvest decays. Microbial antagonists, including B. subtilis, effectively control postharvest diseases of different fruits, vegetables and flowers, which is manifested in prolonged storage period and shelf/vase life, while preserving qualities and reducing weight losses. In this review paper we highlight the potential benefit of PGPBs especially B. subtilis, as important biotic useful agents to help horticultural plant perform better under stressful conditions and to delay senescence and control the postharvest deterioration through activation of different defense mechanisms. We further elaborate the underlying mechanisms that PGPB used to help plants to cope with stressful conditions. Nevertheless, the mechanisms of PGPB especially B. subtilis action requires further detailed investigations to fully utilize their potentials in horticulture industry.
Keywords :
PGPB , Bacillus subtilis , Beneficial microorganisms , Induced systemic resistance/tolerance , Abiotic stress , Biotic stress
