Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

Maize growth promotion of bacteria isolates from semi-arid region of Turkey

Author(s):

Cenap Cevheri

Recieved Date: 2011-12-06, Accepted Date: 2012-04-10

Abstract:

In the present study, twenty six bacteria isolates, from rhizospheric soil samples of maize growing area in semi-arid region (Harran Plain) of Turkey, were characterized by morphological and biochemical tests. Gram-negative bacteria were Pseudomonas sp. and Gram-positive were Bacillus species. Twenty six isolates were screened for antagonistic activity against F. moniliforme in Petri dishes. Two isolates (MK1 and P5) were found effective based on the diameter of the inhibition zone. Among the twenty six isolates, twenty isolates were positive for calcium phosphate solubilizing in vitro. On the basis of above criteria, MK1, P5 and P8 isolates were tested in pot experiments. MK1 isolate consistently caused a promotion of plant growth. 

Keywords:

Maize, rhizosphere isolate, plant growth promotion

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2012
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Category: Environment
Pages: 1269-1272

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