Potential of root nodule nonrhizobial endophytic bacteria for growth promotion of Lotus corniculatus L. and Dactylis glomerata L.

• DOI: 10.1111/jam.15152
• Publication Date: 2021-05-18T08:57:20Z
• Authors: M. Knežević; T. Berić; A. Buntić; D. Delić; I. Nikolić; S. Stanković; O. Stajković‐Srbi...
• Keywords: Lotus corniculatus; Dactylis glomerata; Bacillus megaterium; Biofertilizer; Endophyte

This research aimed to isolate and characterize nonrhizobial endophytic bacteria from root nodules of Medicago sativa L. Lotus corniculatus with plant growth-promoting characteristics test its activity in a pot experiment acid soil.Out 44 isolates, the majority exhibited indole-3-acetic (IAA) production; 29 produced siderophores, few isolates performed phosphate solubilization and/or lytic enzymes, while 30% showed notable antifungal activity. The most promising strains were identified as members Bacillus, Pseudomonas Serratia genera, based on 16S rRNA. Bacillus megaterium DZK1BH overall best attributes for growth promotion positively influenced Dactylis glomerata.Root nodule B. could potentially be used biofertilizer growing D. glomerata soils, mojavensis L3 is candidate further potential investigation.The use PGP traits may find future application organic agriculture, their utilization decrease chemical fertilizers pesticides simultaneously promote growth, especially soils low production quality.