A comparative study of bacterial diversity based on culturable and culture-independent techniques in the rhizosphere of maize (Zea mays L.)

Objective: Maize is an important crop for fodder, food and feed industry. The present study explores the plant-microbe interactions as alternative eco-friendly sustainable strategies to enhance the crop yield. Methodology: Bacterial diversity was studied in the rhizosphere of maize by culture-depend...

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Main Authors: Muther Mansoor Qaisrani, Ahmad Zaheer, Muhammad Sajjad Mirza, Tahir Naqqash, Tahira Batool Qaisrani, Muhammad Kashif Hanif, Ghulam Rasool, Kauser Abdulla Malik, Saleem Ullah, Mohammad Sarwar Jamal, Zeenat Mirza, Sajjad Karim, Mahmood Rasool
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-11-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X19300440