Soil salinity is a significant abiotic stress factor that impedes plant growth and crop yield, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Recent reports indicate that 8.7% of soils globally and 20–50% of irrigated soils across all continents are affected by salt. This phenomenon jeopardizes the food security of more than 1.5 billion people worldwide. Numerous studies have elucidated the beneficial effects of diverse microbes...