Molecular characterization of heavy metal-tolerant bacteria and their potential for bioremediation and plant growth promotion
The isolated strains demonstrated significant tolerance and biosorption of toxic metals, along with plant growth-promoting potential. These findings suggest that selected isolates, particularly NCCP-650<sup>T</sup>, can serve as bioinoculants for enhancing plant growth and bioremediation in metal-contaminated environments.
Authors
- Saira Abbas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5036-2841)
- Nauman Khalid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8045-199X)
- Iftikhar Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0969-7927)
- Amjad Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2024-6278)
- Muhammad Arshad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8190-341X)
- Sobia Zulfiqar
Institutions
- Abu Dhabi University (AE)
- Lahore University of Management Sciences (PK)
- Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PK)
- Higher Education Commission (PK)
- University of Management and Technology (PK)
- University of Science and Technology Bannu (PK)
- National University of Sciences and Technology (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1644466
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Chromium effects and bioremediation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.60