The inoculation of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) var SF-107 was carried out with two species of Pseudomonas which resulted in
significant plant growth promotion when cultivated in pots at 28 ± 2°C. Statistical analysis demonstrated that different species of
Pseudomonas showed varying effects on vegetative growth of sunflower in comparison to recommended dose of NPK fertilizer.
Pseudomonas fluorescence (BCCP # 083) significantly increased number of leaves and roots. Similarly maximum shoot growth in
term of shoot height was observed by its inoculation. Pseudomonas maltophilia (BCCP # 097) significantly increased fresh biomass of
plant.
Ruqia Suliman and Rukhsana Bajwa. (2010) APPRAISAL OF TWO PSEUDOMONAS SPECIES AS A BIOFERTIZER FOR SUNFLOWER (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS L.), , Volume 7, Issue 1 & 2.
