A doctoral dissertation at the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, investigated the "molecular identification and genetic modification of locally isolated *Bradyrhizobium* spp., and the study of their effect on the growth and yield of cowpea grown in saline-irrigated soil in Basrah Governorate."
The dissertation, presented by researcher Alaa Maitham Khairallah, aimed to evaluate the efficiency of local bacterial isolates in enhancing cowpea growth and productivity under salinity conditions, and to identify the most efficient isolates for supporting plant tolerance to salt stress.
The study involved the isolation and molecular/genetic identification of the bacteria, as well as an assessment of their impact on growth and yield.
It recommended utilizing effective isolates and expanding field studies and molecular applications to improve crop productivity in salt-affected lands.
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