Enhancing multi-season wheat yield through plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria using consortium and individual isolate applications.

ABSTRACT: In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in harnessing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a possible mechanism to mitigate the environmental impact of conventional agricultural practices and promote sustainable agricultural production. This study investigated the transferability of promising PGPR research from maize to another Poaceae cereal crop, wheat. This multi-seasonal study evaluated the wheat grain yield effect of Lysinibacillus sphaericus (T19), Paenibacillus alvei (T29) when applied i. individually, ii. as a consortium with Bacillus safensis (S7), and iii. at a 75% reduced fertilizer rate. Whole genome sequencing allowed annotation of genes linked to plant growth promotion, providing potential genomic explanations for the observed in-field findings. Applica

SUBMITTER: Breedt G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12769497 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature