Inoculation with Azorhizobium caulinodans ORS571 enhances plant growth and salt tolerance of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) seedlings

Abstract Background Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is an important biofuel crop that may contribute to replacing petroleum fuels. However, slow seedling growth and soil salinization affect the growth and development of switchgrass. An increasing number of studies have shown that beneficial microo...

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Main Authors: Pengyang Chen, Qiannan Wei, Yifei Yao, Jiaqi Wei, Li Qiu, Baohong Zhang, Huawei Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-023-02286-3