Enterobacter sp. strain Fs-11 adapted to diverse ecological conditions and promoted sunflower achene yield, nutrient uptake, and oil contents.

ABSTRACT: Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria are under extensive investigation to supplement the chemical fertilizers due to cost-effective and eco-friendly nature. However, their consistency in heterogeneous soil and diverse ecological settings is unclear. The current study presents in vitro and field evaluation of pre-characterized PGPR strain Enterobacter sp. Fs-11 (GenBank accession # GQ179978) in terms of its potential to enhance sunflower yield and oil contents under diverse environmental conditions. Under in vitro conditions, strain Fs-11 showed optimal growth at a range of temperature (15 to 40 °C) and pH values (6.5 to 8.5). Extracellular and intracellular localizations of the strain Fs-11 in sunflower root cortical cells through transmission electron microscopy confirmed its epiphytic an

SUBMITTER: Shahid M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6863278 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature