Enhancement of Foxtail millet Growth under Drought stress through Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria
Punitha. S1 and S. Kavitha2*
1,2*Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai - 600 008 *Corresponding author: kavitha_s@ethirajcollege.edu.in
ABSTRACT
Millets, known for their climate resilience, are predominantly grown in arid and semi-arid regions, with foxtail millet being one of the oldest cultivated crops and the second most produced globally. However, its productivity is significantly affected by drought, a major abiotic stress factor. Conventional breeding methods have been traditionally used to combat yield loss, but they are resource-intensive and time-consuming