The problem of food security arises along with the increase in world population. To meet the enormous food demands of growing population, farmers use traditional agricultural practices which mainly rely on use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides which are extensively harmful to the humans as well as environment. Therefore, there is an immense demand for an alternate strategy to increase the food productivity and quality which does not rely on use of these harmful chemicals. | Actinobacterial biofertilizers An alternative strategy for plant growth promotion