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  • Soil Microbiology
  • Plant Science

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  • Inorganic fertilizers contribute to environmental pollution and increased farming costs.
  • Biofertilizers, such as phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, offer a sustainable alternative for nutrient availability to crops.
  • Bacillus strains are known for their potential to solubilize phosphates, benefiting crops like potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 as a biofertilizer for potato growth promotion.
  • To compare the effects of Bacillus sp. strain Fo03, alone and in combination with reduced inorganic fertilizer doses, on potato yield and sprouting.
  • To determine the potential of Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 in reducing reliance on conventional inorganic fertilizers in potato cultivation.

Main Methods:

  • Greenhouse study evaluating five treatments: NPK 100%, NK 100%, Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 (BP), BP + NPK 50%, and BP + NK 50%.
  • Assessed parameters included plant height, biomass (fresh and dry weights), internode number, SPAD values, tuber yield (fresh weight, number, size), and sprout characteristics.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant differences between treatments.

Main Results:

  • The combination of Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 with 50% NPK fertilizer (T4) showed comparable plant height and biomass to 100% NPK (T1).
  • Treatment T4 demonstrated statistically significant improvements in tuber fresh weight, total tuber number, and tubers ≥ 15 mm diameter compared to Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 alone (T3).
  • Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 positively influenced sprout length and width, indicating potential for improved seed potato quality.

Conclusions:

  • Combining Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 with a reduced dose of NPK fertilizer (50%) provides a viable strategy for enhancing potato growth, yield, and sprouting.
  • This integrated approach offers a promising sustainable alternative for farmers seeking to decrease their dependence on high levels of inorganic fertilizers.
  • Bacillus sp. strain Fo03 shows significant potential as a biofertilizer for sustainable potato production, improving crop yield and quality.