Indigenous PGPR and below-ground microbial communities of an organically managed desert agro-ecosystem

Martina Köberl, R. Schmidt, Elshahat M. Ramadan, Henry Müller, Kornelia Smalla, Gabriele Berg

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Abstract

Microbial inoculants such as plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with biocontrol activity provide an environmentally friendly and promising strategy for plant and stress protection. For application in desert ecosystems, specific, drought-resistant strains are required. Therefore, we selected promising candidates from one of the most popular organic desert farms, Sekem in Egypt, using a hierarchical screening procedure. Isolates were characterised by their anti-phytopathogenic potential towards fungi
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Advances in Biofertilizers and Biofungicides (PGPR) for Sustainable Agriculture
Place of PublicationNewcastle upon Tyne
PublisherCambridge Scholars Publishing
Pages226-233
Volume2014
ISBN (Print)978-1-4438-6515-9
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2014
Event3rd Asian Conference on Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and other Microbials - Manila, Philippines
Duration: 21 Apr 201324 Apr 2013

Conference

Conference3rd Asian Conference on Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and other Microbials
Country/TerritoryPhilippines
CityManila
Period21/04/1324/04/13

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