Diversity and functional traits based indigenous rhizosphere associated phosphate solubilizing bacteria for sustainable production of rice.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rice, particularly Basmati rice, holds significant global importance as a staple food. The indiscriminate use of phosphate-based fertilizers during rice production has led to high residual levels of these chemicals in soil, impacting soil health and fertility. This study aimed to address this challenge by investigating the potential of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) in improving soil fertility and boosting the growth of Basmati rice.

Methods

Using amplicon-based 16S rDNA sequencing, bacterial isolation and cultivation, conducting greenhouse and field experiments, and PSB localization, we optimized the search for PSB inoculants to enhance Basmati rice growth.

Results and discussion

Rice rhizosphere prokaryote communities showed significant differenc

SUBMITTER: Rasul M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11671494 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature