Enhancing nickel stress tolerance in Micro-Tom tomatoes through biopriming with Paraburkholderia phytofirmans PsJN: insights into growth and physiological responses

The findings suggest that biopriming with <i>P. phytofirmans</i> PsJN enhances Micro-Tom tomato resilience and growth under Ni stress. This technique appears to mitigate Ni-induced stress effects, particularly at higher Ni concentrations, making it a promising strategy for improving tomato performance in Ni-contaminated environments. Future studies should explore the underlying molecular mechanisms and field applications of this biopriming approach.