Azospirillum brasilense

Azospirillum is one of the most promising PGPB, known for enhancing grain yields in economically significant crops like maize and wheat. This associative, nitrogen-fixing, aerobic bacterium forms beneficial relationships with the root systems of a variety of plants. It is recommended for use in a diverse range of crops, including paddy, millets, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, banana, coconut, oil palm, cotton, chili, lime, coffee, tea, rubber, spices, herbs, and ornamental trees.

ICGEB transfers naturally occurring strains, genetically characterized through genome sequencing to confirm the absence of pathogenic traits or any characteristics that could be harmful to human, animal, or environmental health.

A. brasilense is capable of fixing nitrogen in the range of 10 to 40 kg/ha and has been shown to effectively colonize the root systems of various vegetable plants. As a potent biostimulant, it promotes plant growth, improves nutrient uptake efficiency, and enhances resilience to environmental stresses, all while supporting sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices.

A. brasilense is nitrogen-fixing, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR) that forms associative relationships with the roots of various crops. A. brasilense is widely used as a biostimulant and biofertilizer due to its ability to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient uptake, and increase stress tolerance.