Experimental evaluation of microbial inoculants to enhance growth, reproductive output, stress tolerance, and defense in Opuntia ficus-indica
Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear cactus) is a drought-resistant crop of growing significance in arid and semiarid regions because of its ecological resilience and production of edible fruits and flowers. However, its productivity is often limited by nutrient deficiencies, water stress, and pathogen pressure. This stu...