Four experiments were carried out in Lelystad, The Netherlands in 1994, in which perennial ryegrass wilted to 421–568 g dry matter (DM) kg−" was ensiled with and without an inoculant containing Lactobacillus plantarum and Enterococcus faecium strains in 1-litre capacity laboratory silos. Treated silages showed a markedly increased rate of pH decline. The final pH of treated silages was reached ...

In this study, we analyzed the impact of treatments such as Aspergillus niger-treated sugar beet waste (SB), PO4(3-) fertilization and autochthonous inoculants [arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and Bacillus cereus], on the bacterial community structure in a soils contaminated with heavy metals as well as, the effectiveness on plant growth (Trifolium repens). The inoculation with AM fungi in SB...

BACKGROUND Although the plant microbiome is crucial for plant health, little is known about the significance of the seed microbiome. Here, we studied indigenous bacterial communities associated with the seeds in different cultivars of oilseed rape and their interactions with symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms. RESULTS We found a high bacterial diversity expressed by tight bacterial co-oc...

In the resent study, a diazotrophic bacterial isolate JPA2 having the ability to tolerate salinity (6 % NaCl) and plant growth-promoting features was isolated from rhizospheric soil of weed Chenopodium murale growing in saline soil of Pindara (EC 11.47 dS m-1), district Jind (Haryana). The nitrogen fixing ability of the isolate was confirmed by nifH gene amplification and acetylene reduction as...

The use of plant growth promoting bacterial inoculants as live microbial biofertilizers provides a promising alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Inorganic phosphate solubilization is one of the major mechanisms of plant growth promotion by plant associated bacteria. This involves bacteria releasing organic acids into the soil which solubilize the phosphate complexes converting t...

the nutrient elements uptake in many of soils, is a problem because of high ph and plenty of calcium ions in them. some of these elements are phosphorus and microelements. it is possible to increase absorption of these nutrient elements by addition of sulfur in soil and biological oxidation. the rate of this reaction is very slow and thiobacillus bacteria are the most important oxidators of sul...

Drought is one of the abiotic stresses that have a significant impact on agricultural growth across world. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) inoculation in rice plants may be viable and environmentally acceptable method sustaining development yield drought-stressed plants. The current study focused alleviation drought early stages variety CO 51 using PGPR isolated from rhizosphere xer...

The arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, in concert with other soil dwelling microorganisms such as the so-called “plant growth promoting rhizobacteria”, play a pivotal role for natural soil fertility and stability, hence, for sustainable crop production. Appropriate management of the AM fungal community is crucial, especially in the tropics where the cultivated soils are notoriously fragile and ...

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a major source of dietary protein and essential component of the cropping systems in semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. However, yields are very low due to lack of improved cultivars, poor management practices, and limited inputs use. The objectives of this study were to assess the effects of rhizobia inoculant and P on nodulation, N accumulation and yield of...

To evaluate the effect of fungal inoculants, a pot experiment was carried out on 30 days old transplanted seedlings of Gmelina arborea under nursery condition. Transplants were inoculated with seven day old liquid culture of Aspergillus ellipticus, Fusarium incarnatum, Aspergillus aculeatus, Aspergillus candidus, Penicillium species, Alternaria alternata, Penicillium species, Fusarium javanicum...