Bacillus subtilis improves maize tolerance to salinity

Bacillus subtilis improves maize tolerance to salinity

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the biochemical responses of maize, under saline stress, inoculated with Bacillus subtilis. Four levels of salinity were assessed: 0mM, 50mM, 100mM, and 200mM of sodium chloride (NaCl). Saline conditions influenced negatively maize growth. However, the inoculation of B. subtilis improved the plant growth at highest level of NaCl. Chlorophyll content decreased while proline increased in inoculated plants submitted to highest salt levels. Also, B. subtilis increased the relative water content in leaves. B. subtilis improves the plant growth under salinity and ameliorates the biochemical damages in maize.

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Main Authors: Ferreira,Nathalia Calhabeu, Mazzuchelli,Rita de Cassia Lima, Pacheco,Ana Claudia, Araujo,Fabio Fernando de, Antunes,Jadson Emanuel Lopes, Araujo,Ademir Sergio Ferreira de
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2018
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782018000800202
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