Does the association between sugarcane (saccharum spp.) and diazotrophic microorganisms provide pest resistance?
Does the association between sugarcane (saccharum spp.) and diazotrophic microorganisms provide pest resistance?
Summary: Gluconacetobacter sp. and Azospirillum sp. are beneficial endophytic diazotrophic bacteria that can live in association with sugarcane. These bacteria can provide fixed-nitrogen and plant growth hormones to host plants, therefore promoting increase in plant biomass.
Publication year: 2015
Types of publication: Abstract in annals or event proceedings
Keywords: Azospirillum sp, Gluconacetobacter sp, Saccharum spp
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