A group of researchers from Visva-Bharati University have discovered a bacteria capable of boosting plant growth.
Key points
- They have named this bacteria as ‘Pantoea Tagorei’ after Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
- As per researchers, the bacteria has immense potential to revolutionise agricultural practices.
- It has shown immense capability to boost the cultivation of paddy, pea and chilli. Pantoea Tagorei’ efficiently extracts potassium from soil which enhances plant growth.
- Those found in the soil of Jharia coal mines solubilises potassium and phosphorus and fixes nitrogen which help promote plant growth.
- The bacteria will reduce the usage of commercial fertilisers and eventually help to cut costs for agriculture and boost crop yield, researchers claimed.
