Monika R. Sharma, Ishika. M. Pomal, Kalpesh. D. Sorathia, Jayanthi Ganapathi and Karthikeyan Kannan
Abstract
This study aimed to identify Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) from the rhizospheric region of crops in the Kachchh district. Bacterial isolation was performed through serial dilution techniques using different media (Himedia), and 130 bacterial cultures were isolated, with 61 morphologically distinct strains selected for further screened for PGPR traits such as Phosphate solubilization, IAA, Ammonia, Exopolysaccharide production, HCN Production, and Antifungal activity. Among these, three strains (D6, E11, and G14) exhibited the highest number of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria traits, showed nonpathogenic characteristics in Hemolysis test, and growth rate were also estimated at a different time interval. The selected strains can further significantly contribute to the development of sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices by employing beneficial bacteria for plant growth, and soil fertility and it can be an alternative to chemical fertilizers for a sustainable agriculture practice.