scholarly journals Isolation and Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria Isolated from Andean Soil as Potential Inoculants of Soybean Seeds

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Carolina Belfiore ◽  
Ana P. Santos ◽  
Manuel Contreras ◽  
Maria E. Farias

Argentina is the leading exporter of soybean oil and flour, and the third largest producer of grain. Since, the crop is a matter of great importance to the national economy. Their production depends on the soil as their main resource to ensure a good productive capacity, so it is necessary to preserve the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. Although, the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers, disturb them. In recent years, there has been a trend towards cleaner production to reduce the use of chemical. One of the alternatives involves biological means through the use of plant growth promoting bacteria. These group of bacteria colonize the rhizosphere of plants and stimulate the plant growth by several mechanisms. The objective of this work was to characterize, identify and evaluate the growth promoting effect of 13 strains isolated from the Andean vegetation rhizosphere. The bacterial isolates were Enterobacteria, Stenotrophomonas, Pseudomonas, Nocardiodes, Bacillus, Exiguobacterium, Acinetobacter and Lactococcus genera. The results of the biochemical characterization determined that from the 13 bacterial strains, which produce siderophores, 11 possess the catalase enzyme, 10 fixate nitrogen, 12 produce the protease enzyme, 12 solubilize phosphorus, and 11 produce indoleacetic acid. The application of different inoculums to the seeds, allowed to obtain plants with longer stem length, more developed roots, larger and more intense coloration leaves than the control plants. The results encourage deeper studies to achieve the formulation of inoculums to use as a biofertilizer, which would replace chemical fertilizers or reduce their doses.

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
TOMOKI IWASHITA ◽  
YASUHIRO TANAKA ◽  
HIDEYUKI TAMAKI ◽  
RYOSUKE NAKAI ◽  
YASUKO YONEDA ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
Charlie Ester De Fretes ◽  
Donny Widianto ◽  
Yekti Asih Purwestri ◽  
Tri Rini Nuringtyas

Application of high levels of chemical fertilizers for optimal growth of sweet sorghum causes environmental degradation. Plant growth‐promoting bacteria have biotechnological importance because they can improve the growth and health of important agronomic plants. This study aimed to isolate, characterize, and identify endophytic bacteria associated with sweet sorghum (cv. KCS105), and also to study the inoculation effects of selected isolates on sorghum growth. In this study, 35 isolates were evaluated for their ability to support plant growth. The results showed that seven isolates were diazotrophic, six were capable of dissolving phosphate, six produced IAA and could detect ACC‐deaminase activity, and three inhibited the growth of pathogenic fungi. Nine isolates exhibiting mechanisms for promoting plant growth from the Alphaproteobacteria (Devosia), Firmicutes (Bacillus, Paenibacillus, Staphylococcus), and Actinobacteria (Microbacterium, Brachybacterium) phyla were identified. In addition, the Paenibacillus sp. BB7, Bacillus sp. PIB1B, and Bacillus sp. PLB1B isolates showed increasing effects on plant growth in greenhouse tests. Endophytic bacterial isolates which display plant growth‐promoting features can potentially be employed as biofertilizer agents. They may also address environmental damage problems resulting from the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.


2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snezana Djordjevic ◽  
Dragana Stanojevic ◽  
Milka Vidovic ◽  
Violeta Mandic ◽  
Ivana Trajkovic

The standard technology of seed processing uses mainly chemical products. Recent researches showed that toxic materials from chemical fertilizers can be harmful to humans, animals and the environment. Currently the attention of researches is shifting away from chemical fertlizers and toward alternative that consumers perceive to be natural, Plant Growth Promoting bacteria (PGP). PGP bacteria could be a way to reduce chemical fertilizer doses. This was the reason to test the ability of Bacillus megaterium, Azotobacter chroococcum to produce hormone auxin (IAA). Bacterial strains were identified by PCR amplification and sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) was detected and quantified by MRM experiment. This study conducted that maize seed inoculation with IAA from species mentioned above showed positive effects. They had statistically significantly higher root and steam height compared to control seedlings. Bacterial strains tested in this study may be recommended as PGP (Plant Growth Promoting) bacteria, due to their positive effects and eventually can be used to reduce chemical fertilizers doses.


2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Giongo ◽  
Anelise Beneduzi ◽  
Adriana Ambrosini ◽  
Luciano Kayser Vargas ◽  
Marcos Roberto Stroschein ◽  
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Two bacterial strains that amplified part of the nifH gene, RP1p and RP2p, belonging to the genus Enterobacter and Serratia, were isolated from the rhizoplane of Lupinus albescens. These bacteria are Gram-negative, rod-shaped, motile, facultative anaerobic, and fast-growing; the colonies reach diameters of 3-4 mm within 24 h of incubation at 28 ºC. The bacteria were also able to grow at temperatures as high as 40 ºC, in the presence of high (2-3 % w/v) NaCl concentrations and pH 4 -10. Strain RP1p was able to utilize 10 of 14 C sources, while RP2p utilized nine. The isolates produced siderophores and indolic compounds, but none of them was able to solubilize phosphate. Inoculation of L. albescens with RP1p and RP2p strains resulted in a significant increase in plant dry matter, indicating the plant-growth-promoting abilities of these bacteria.


Author(s):  
Dinesh Chandra ◽  
Pallavi ◽  
Anupam Barh ◽  
Ishwar Prakash Sharma

Conventional agriculture plays a substantial role in meeting the food demands of a growing human population, which has led to an increased reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Chemical fertilizers are industrially manipulated substances and composed of known amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In appropriate and misuse use of chemical fertilizers causes air and ground water pollution by eutrophication of water bodies and causing health problem in human. Therefore, the aim of this chapter is to emphasize the importance and use of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) as a gateway to sustainable agriculture that could ensure plant productivity and quality agricultural practices in an environment friendly manner. In this respect, efforts have been made to products of nutrient rich high-quality food in feasible way to ensure bio-safety. The innovative aspect of farm production attracts the need of biological based organic fertilizers, an exclusive alternative to agro-chemicals. Organic farming is one of such strategies that not only ensures food safety but also adds to the biodiversity of soil. The eco-friendly approaches trigger a wide range of application of PGPB that leads to improved plant growth, soil health, nutrient uptake and plant tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress. PGPB is an essential component of organic farming and play crucial role in maintaining long term soil fertility and sustainability and would be a viable alternative for farmers to increase productivity per unit area in organic farming for an era of prosperity and clean environment.


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