Untapped endophytic colonization and plant growth-promoting potential of the genus Novosphingobium to optimize rice cultivation

Rangjaroen, C., Sungthong, R. , Rerkasem, B., Teaumroong, N., Noisangiam, R. and Lumyong, S. (2017) Untapped endophytic colonization and plant growth-promoting potential of the genus Novosphingobium to optimize rice cultivation. Microbes and Environments, 32(1), pp. 84-87. (doi: 10.1264/jsme2.ME16112) (PMID:28228608) (PMCID:PMC5371080)

Abstract

With the aim of searching for potent diazotrophic bacteria that are free of public health concerns and optimize rice cultivation, the endophytic colonization and plant growth-promoting activities of some endophytic diazotrophic bacteria isolated from rice were evaluated. Among these bacteria, the emerging diazotrophic strains of the genus Novosphingobium effectively associated with rice plant interiors and consequently promoted the growth of rice, even with the lack of a nitrogen source. These results suggest that diazotrophic Novosphingobium is an alternative microbial resource for further development as a safe biological enhancer in the optimization of organic rice cultivation.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Sungthong, Dr Rungroch
• Authors: Rangjaroen, C., Sungthong, R., Rerkasem, B., Teaumroong, N., Noisangiam, R., and Lumyong, S.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
• Journal Name: Microbes and Environments
• Publisher: Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology
• ISSN: 1342-6311
• ISSN (Online): 1347-4405
• Published Online: 21 February 2017
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Microbes and Environments 32(1):84-87
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