Exploring Rhizobacteria Associated with Pogostemon cablin for Sustainable Plant Growth

Rhizobacteria associated with Pogostemon cablin have potential to be a good biological asset for improving plant growth and sustainable cultivation of patchouli. These beneficial microorganisms enhance plant growth due to lots of mechanisms like nutrient solubilization, nitrogen fixation, production of siderophores, generation of phytohormones and inhibiting soil borne pathogens. These microorganisms can improve plant growth through stimulating root development and nutrient uptake which may lead to increased biomass, and also synthesis of essential oils produced by Pogostemon cablin. Rhizobacteria also help plants cope with dry, salty, heavy metal contaminated or otherwise stressed conditions and less use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides. Even though quite promising prospect of using rhizobacteria in patchouli growing is due to its role, nothing is known about the diversity and functionality of Pogostemon cablin rhizobacteria.  

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