Soil salinization is one of the major factors that severely affect agricultural productivity worldwide. Soil salinity is a major environmental issue that reduces agricultural productivity, negatively impacts soil health, and limits water availability for crops. The salinity could measure with the help of these techniques, remote sensing, electromagnetic induction, Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Exchangeable Sodium Percentage (ESP), etc.
This study's goal was to review the subject in detail while emphasizing the primary challenges and associated prospects. Saline, sodic, and saline-sodic croplands have grown in size over time, which has accelerated desertification and soil degradation. A plant-based method for restoring deteriorated soil is termed phytoremediation, PGPR and it might be an appropriate choice. This is accomplished by planting salt-tolerant plant species, which can enhance calcium (Ca2+) salts through the cation exchange process from the root zone and remove excess salts like sodium (Na+) from the soil. Remarkable qualities including soil-aggregate stability, root growth, soil hydraulics, and plant nutrient availability are also enhanced throughout this process. By increasing carbon sequestration, such improvements in soil characteristics not only make it easier to grow less tolerant plants but also benefit the ecosystem and climate worldwide. Such a boost in soil properties facilitates the cultivation of less tolerant plants and enhances the environment in general, and the climatic conditions by improving carbon sequestration. This review highlights phytoremediation and PGPR as sustainable, biological methods to combat soil salinity. Phytoremediation leverages salt-tolerant plants to uptake, stabilize, or isolate salts, while PGPR promotes plant growth under saline conditions through nutrient facilitation, phytohormone production, and alleviation of salt-induced stress. The conclusion of the current study of particular interest is "Phytoremediation and (PGPR): Approach to Combat Soil Salinity.
Keywords: Soil salinization, causes, Plant promoting rhizobacteria, Phytoremediation, mechanism of phytoremediation sustainable management, salinity stress, etc.