Effect of Azolla compost on qualitative and quantitative parameters of rice under PGPRs inoculated

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Abstract

In order to evaluate the effect of Azolla compost on qualitative and quantitative parameters of the rice under PGPRs inoculated, a factorial experiment in a randomized complete block design with three replications was conducted in Guilan province. Experimental Factors including Azolla compost (0, 5 and 10 ton.ha-1) and plant growth promoting bacteria (non-inoculated, Herbaspirillum, Azospirillum). The results showed that the bacterial effect on acidic and alkaline phosphatase was significant so that the Azospirillum was superiority compared to non-inoculated treatment and Herbaspirillum. The use of 10 ton.ha-1 of Azolla compost significantly increased in activity of acid phosphatase. Interaction of Azolla compost and PGPRs on tiller numbers, plant height, grains number.panicle-1, biomass and grain yield were significant. The maximum grain yield was obtained from 10 ton.ha-1 of Azolla compost + Azospirillum with 7946 kg.ha-1 that compared to the control and 10 ton.ha-1 of Azolla compost had increased 31.28 and 27.47 percent, respectively. The bacterial inoculation, increased significantly phosphorous compared with non-inoculated treatment. While the maximum amount of phosphorus and potassium was observed. 10 and 5 ton.ha-1 of Azolla compost, respectively. Thus, according to the results obtained for the maximum seed yield 10 ton.ha-1 of Azolla compost as well as Azospirillum inoculation is recommended.

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Applied Soil Research
Volume 4, Issue 2
February 2017
Pages 91-104

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  • Receive Date: 20 May 2016
  • Revise Date: 01 December 2016
  • Accept Date: 07 February 2017

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