August 18, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Genome-driven insights into Bacillus safensis strain B7 as a seed coating agent for plant growth promotion and alleviation of biotic and abiotic stresses

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Seed coating with Bacillus safensis strain B7 enhances plant growth and may boost crop performance under drought conditions.
Under controlled conditions, strain B7 improved seed water uptake, germination, and seedling weight, accelerating growth processes.
Genomic analysis revealed beneficial genes in Bacillus safensis strain B7 that are crucial for plant colonization and stress alleviation.
Field results demonstrated improved yields and stress tolerance in wheat, supporting the utility of PGPB in agriculture.

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Field trials showed that Bacillus safensis strain B7 improves crop yield and mitigates abiotic stress effects, suggesting a role for seed coating with PGPB.

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Ben‐Jabeur et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Field trials showed that Bacillus safensis strain B7 improves crop yield and mitigates abiotic stress effects, suggesting a role for seed coating with PGPB.

Genome-driven insights into Bacillus safensis strain B7 as a seed coating agent for plant growth promotion and alleviation of biotic and abiotic stresses

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Genome-driven insights into Bacillus safensis strain B7 as a seed coating agent for plant growth promotion and alleviation of biotic and abiotic stresses

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