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Phosphate solubilising bacteria


Phosphate solubilising bacteria


Phosphate solubilising bacteria

Phosphate solubilising bacteria (PSB):
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• Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Penicillium, Aspergillus etc. secrete organic acids and solubilise insoluble phosphate.

• Recommended for all crops.

• Save 50% need of phosphatic fertilizer

• Reduces chances of infection.

• Applied as seed, sett or soil applications or all.


• Usually cultured on Pikovskya’s Medium

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