Genomic and functional characterization of Rhizobium metallidurans NS41, a heavy-metal-resistant, non-legume-associated endophyte that reduces oxidative stress in metal-exposed maize
Genome analysis identifies Rhizobium metallidurans strain NS41 as a stress-mitigating endophyte rather than a strong direct growth promoter under the tested conditions, which support further investigation of NS41 as a plant-protective bioinoculant for improving plant performance on HM-contaminated soils.