The potential improvement of Zea mays yield and its content of phosphorus and nitrogen as a result of different inoculation methods with phosphate-dissolving bacteria [electronic resource].

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The interaction between phosphate-dissolving bacteria and Zea mays plants was investigated. Results showed that: Highly variation in the ability of phosphate solubilizing bacteria in bringing down the pH of the media and consequently varied in their ability in releasing soluble phosphorus. The highest level of soluble-P (421.9 ppm) was released by isolate No. 15. Greatest amount of maize dry weight and grain yield was obtained with the inoculation at 10 and 20 days after planting. The inoculation at 10 and 20 days with cell suspension was more active than its application as cell suspension to the grains one hour before sowing.

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