Microbial composition for use in combination with soil pesticides to benefit plant growth

摘要

Compositions and methods useful for plant growth are provided. The composition is a plant, seed, or plant or plant that can provide a beneficial growth effect when delivered in liquid fertilizer in combination with soil pesticides to the soil surrounding the seed or other growth medium. Includes isolated bacterial or fungal strains with properties that benefit growth and development. Plant growth benefit effects include improved seedling vitality, improved root development, improved plant health, increased plant mass, increased yield, improved appearance, improved resistance to osmotic stress, or plant pathogens One or a combination of improved resistance to. Isolated bacterial strains include those of the genus Bacillus including species such as Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus licheniformis, and Bacillus subtilis. [Selection figure] None