Rhizobacteria Isolated from Amazonian Soils Reduce the Effects of Water Stress on the Growth of Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) Palm Seedlings.

ABSTRACT: Euterpe oleracea Mart., also known for its fruit açaí, is a palm native to the Amazon region. The state of Pará, Brazil, accounts for over 90% of açaí production. Demand for the fruit in national and international markets is increasing; however, climate change and diseases such as anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum sp., lead to decreased production. To meet demand, measures such as expanding cultivation in upland areas are often adopted, requiring substantial economic investments, particularly in irrigation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of açaí rhizobacteria in promoting plant growth (PGPR). Rhizospheric soil samples from floodplain and upland açaí plantations were collected during rainy and dry seasons. Bacterial strains were i

SUBMITTER: Sousa SMDN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11504209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature