Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2014, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (3): 94-99.

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Selection, Identification and Characteristics of a Cucumber Growth-Promotion Strain of Rhizobacteria

Ge Chunhui, Meng Ajing, Ma Yanru, Yang Xinhua, Wang Xinyong, Sun Jiusheng   

  1. (Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Urumqi 830091)
  • Received:2013-10-28 Online:2014-03-29 Published:2014-03-31

Abstract: Salkowski colorimetric was used to evaluate IAA metabolism of different strains, the use of plates and pot trials were conducted to detect that strains improve plant viability;strain was identified by the method of combination strain’ Physiological -biochemical character and 16S rRNA sequence, and further the influence of different carbon sources and nitrogen source in medium on metabolism ability of IAA was explored. Results showed that eight strains that could excrete IAA were isolated from cucumber roots. Strain SGM7 was the highest in IAA excreting capability(23. 59 mg/L in 48 h of cultivation). Based on its morphological feature, Some of its physiological and biochemical characteristics and its 16S rRNA sequence analysis, it was identified as Bacillus Pumilus. The optimum fermentation medium contained 1% of protein, 2% of maize powder, 0. 25% of wheat bran, 0. 05% of ammonium sulfate, and 0. 05% of potassium nitrate. Strain SGM7 had the highest in IAA excreting capability(35. 87 mg/L in 24 h of cultivation).

Key words: PGPR, Selection and identification, IAA, Orthogonal design