THE EFFECTS OF LACTOBACILLUS SP. ON SEEDGERMINATION.

Abstract

This research aims to investigate how this specific type of bacteria influences the sprouting of seeds. The objectives will likely focus on understanding if Lactobacillus. has a positive, negative, or neutral efect on germination rates. Researchers might explore if this bacteria promotes germination by influencing factors like nutrient availability, seed coat breakdown. Lactobacillus species are group of bacteriathatare generally used to prepared probiotic foods and stimulate the growth of plants. In the present study, bacteria were isolated from Yoghurt on MRS agar medium. The isolates were identified by cultural, morphological and biochemical characterization. Lactobacillus isolates were found to be rod shaped, gram positive, non-motile. In castoff seed germination on the growth of Peas (Pisum sativum) crop plants, it was observed that enhanced germination rate was obtained; hence Lactobacillus sp. can be used as bioinoculant chemical fertilizers have been a boon to agriculture, allowing for increased crop yields, their overuse can negatively impact seed germination. The main culprit is imbalanced nutrients. Chemical fertilizers typically focus on delivering key nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but can lack the micronutrients and organic matter that seeds rely on to germinate successfully.