Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria as an Alternative Form of Nitrogen Delivery

LS19-307 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2019: $221,115.00

Projected End Date: 09/30/2022

Grant Recipient: Auburn University

Region: Southern

State: Alabama

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Leanne Dillard

Auburn University

Description:

This information highlights the results of a two-year small plot study evaluating PGPR on stockpiled Coastal bermudagrass in Auburn, Alabama (2017-2019).

Type:

Article/Newsletter/Blog

Authors:

Megan Griffing, Auburn University; Leanne Dillard, Auburn University; Kim Mullenix, Auburn University; Russ Muntifering, Auburn University; David Held, Auburn University

Target audience:

Farmers/Ranchers

URL:

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/plant-growth-promoting-rhizobacteria-as-an-alternative-form-of-nitrogen-delivery/

This product is associated with the project "Biofertilization of Bermudagrass: A step toward sustainable forage production"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.