Varieties of lima bean shows different growth responses when inoculated with Bacillus sp., a plant growth-promoting bacteria

Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) comprise of soil microorganisms that cause positive effects on plant growth. The hypothesis according to which the inoculation of lima bean with PGPB Bacillus stimulates vegetative growth, which may result in a higher plant productivity, was tested. Thus, this...

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Main Authors: Evanielle Fernandes Lima, Vicente Paulo da Costa Neto, Janete Magali de Araujo, Francisco de Alcântara Neto, Aurenivia Bonifacio, Artenisa Cerqueira Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2016-10-01
Series:Bioscience Journal
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Online Access:http://www.seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/32932