Molecular Characterization and Mineralizing Potential of Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria Colonizing Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Rhizosphere in Western Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) are a category of microbes that transform insoluble phosphates in soil into soluble forms that crops can utilize. Phosphorus in natural soils is abundant but poorly soluble. Hence, introducing PSB is a safer way of improving its solubility. The aim of this study was to genetically characterize and determine the mineralization capability of selected PSB colonizing rhizospheres of common beans in Western Kenya. Seven potential phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) were isolated from various subregions of Western Kenya. 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing and National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) identified the isolates. The phosphate solubilization potential of the isolates was evaluated under aga

SUBMITTER: Kiprotich K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9995209 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature