Table 5 Field studies: effect of co inoculation of IAA producer and Azolla on seed germination
From: Plant growth promotion using microbial IAA producers in conjunction with azolla: a novel approach
Plant growth assessment | Plot 1 (control) | Plot 2 (only azolla) | Plot 3 (only culture) | Plot 4 (culture + Azolla) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Root length (cm) | 5.42 | 5.58 | 3.95 | 3.05 |
Shoot length (cm) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Primary leaves (cm) | 15 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Sec-leaves (cm) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Chlorophyll—A (mg) | 18.78 | 10.27 | 12.18 | 19.04 |
Chlorophyll—B (mg) | 12.35 | 7.31 | 8.69 | 13.04 |