Seed-Encapsulation of Desiccation-Tolerant Microorganisms for the Protection of Maize from Drought: Phenotyping Effects of a New Dry Bioformulation
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Desiccation-tolerant microorganisms Biofertilizer formulation Capsuled seeds Drought tolerance Crops enhancement Plant growth-promoting bacteria
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2022-04-09Referencia bibliográfica
Rebelo Romão, I... [et al.]. Seed-Encapsulation of Desiccation-Tolerant Microorganisms for the Protection of Maize from Drought: Phenotyping Effects of a New Dry Bioformulation. Plants 2022, 11, 1024. [https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11081024]
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Spanish Government; European Commission P18-RT-976; Andalusian Regional GovernmentResumen
Droughts and high temperatures deeply affect crop production. The use of desiccationtolerant
(or xerotolerant) microorganisms able to protect plants from droughts represents a promising
alternative. These xerotolerant microorganisms have previously been used to modulate plant responses
and improve their tolerance to drought. In addition, these microorganisms could be stored
and used in dry formats, which would improve their viability and resilience at a much lower cost
than current market alternatives. In the present study we analyze the possibility of using strains of
xerotolerant Actinobacteria in encapsulated format on seeds. Under this formulation, we carried out
greenhouse with farming soil with maize plants. Under greenhouse conditions, the plants showed
greater resistance to drought, as well as increased growth and production yield, but not as well in
field trials. This alternative could represent a useful tool to improve water efficiency in crops for
drought-affected areas or affected by water scarcity.