Evaluation of the growth promoting effect of native microbial community under field conditions

The need for an agricultural system in the Mediterranean countries consuming fewer chemicals and respecting environment becomes a pressing element. use of natural beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility could be promising solution. Lebanese Beneficial Microorganisms (LBM) were extracted evaluated their capacity promoting plant growth. Two combinations LBM compared to chemical fertilizers: alone (treatment B) or with organic fertilizer A). Under field conditions, significant positive effects on height, leaf biomass, fruit production obtained starting from day 15 both tested crops. Treatment A was most efficient enhancement different growth parameters. Hence, <i>Capsicum annuum</i> shoots 44.4% longer 99.5% 51.2% increase number leaves flowers per plant, respectively. Fruit yield increased over control by 31.7% <i>C. 37.5% <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>. However, treatment B exhibited highest values root length weight <i>S. This study highlights efficiency total absence fertilizers outcome addition products. native microbial consortia represents novel strategy development biofertilizers.