Inoculation with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia LIMN and Enterobacter roggenkampii LCMG Enhances Maize (Zea mays L.) Yield and Reduces Nitrogen Fertilizer Dependence in Nutrient-Limited Soils of Semi-Arid Regions
Excessive nitrogen (N) fertilization in maize (Zea mays L.) production causes environmental degradation, particularly in semi-arid regions where high chemical inputs are necessary to maintain crop production. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) could reduce the optimal N fertilization doses. This investigation...