o:1159 Root nodule bacteria-rhizobia: exploring the beneficial effects on non-legume plant growth en Abstract: For the improvement of crop productivity in a sustainable manner, inoculation of legume crops by root nodule endophytic bacteria is an inevitable approach. Recently, the research regarding the use of rhizobial bacteria to improve growth, yield, nutrient composition and quality of non-legume plants has been augmented. Plant growth promoting characteristics of rhizobia (production of siderophores, indole-3-acetic acid, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid deaminase and the ability to solubilize inorganic phosphate) have been characterized as beneficial in the production of both legume and non-legume plants. In addition, the ability of rhizobia to promote non-legume growth under unfavourable environmental conditions, as well as its biocontrol potential (antifungal and nematicidal), also qualified these bacteria for the application in the contemporary production of non-legumes. The efficiency of inoculum and harmlessness of native rhizobia to the environment are some of the major benefits of using rhizobial inoculants to promote growth and increase the yield of non-legumes. This chapter will summarize recent research regarding the beneficial effects of rhizobia belonging to Rhizobium, Bradyrhizobium, Mesorhizobium and Ensifer (Sinorhizobium) to non-legume plants, by highlighting rhizobial mechanisms responsible for the promotion of plant growth, biocontrol characteristics and interactions between rhizobia and non-legumes. Sažetak Identifikator monografske publikacije: ISSN: 2512-1898; 2512-1901; 978-981-19-4905-0; 978-981-19-4906-7 Rhizobia, Root nodule bacteria, Non-legumes, Plant growth promotion, Biocontrol 1552099 10.1007/978-981-19-4906-7_7 2023-01-17T11:15:24.789Z 44 no 46 Magdalena Knežević Institute of Soil Science 0000-0003-0186-3652 46 Aneta Buntić Institute of Soil Science 0000-0002-7068-1804 46 Dušica Delić Institute of Soil Science 0000-0002-0626-0482 46 Olivera Stajković-Srbinović Institute of Soil Science 0000-0001-9759-843X application/pdf 307071 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:1159 no yes 1 70 1556235 71A05 Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Sustainable Growth of Non-legumes Microorganisms for Sustainability 129 168 Springer 2022