“PHOSPHATE-SOLUBILIZING ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM TOMATO PLANTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON PLANT NUTRITION”
Keywords:
Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, plant growth promotion, phosphorus bioavailability, biofertilizer, sustainable agriculture, root development, nutrient uptake, tomato, Pikovskaya’s medium.Abstract
Phosphorus (P) is a vital macronutrient required for plant growth and development, playing an essential role in energy metabolism, photosynthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, and root architecture formation. Despite its importance, phosphorus availability in agricultural soils is often limited due to its fixation in insoluble forms, restricting plant uptake and reducing crop productivity. This challenge necessitates sustainable strategies to improve phosphorus use efficiency in crop production systems.
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