Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions

This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with humic acid (HA) as amendments on the morphological and physiological growth characteristics and yield of Sepang Oren sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam). The experiment was conducted under gl...

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Main Authors: Buraq Musa Sadeq, Tan, Ali Kee Zuan, Susilawati Kasim, Alkooranee, Jawadyn Talib, Wong, Mui Yun, Nur Maizatul Idayu Othman, Amaily Akter, Nabayi, Abba, Rahman, Md Ekhlasur
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Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024
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author Buraq Musa Sadeq,
Tan, Ali Kee Zuan
Susilawati Kasim,
Alkooranee, Jawadyn Talib
Wong, Mui Yun
Nur Maizatul Idayu Othman,
Amaily Akter,
Nabayi, Abba
Rahman, Md Ekhlasur
author_facet Buraq Musa Sadeq,
Tan, Ali Kee Zuan
Susilawati Kasim,
Alkooranee, Jawadyn Talib
Wong, Mui Yun
Nur Maizatul Idayu Othman,
Amaily Akter,
Nabayi, Abba
Rahman, Md Ekhlasur
author_sort Buraq Musa Sadeq,
building UKM Institutional Repository
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description This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with humic acid (HA) as amendments on the morphological and physiological growth characteristics and yield of Sepang Oren sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam). The experiment was conducted under glasshouse conditions at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, for 110 days. Two factors were used in this experiment: The first factor was PGPR-HA inoculations (UPMB10, UPMRB9, and mixed strains) and non-inoculation-HA, and the second factor was the Nitrogen fertilizer levels (50, 75, and 100%). The treatments were replicated three times and arranged factorially in a randomized complete block design. The results showed that inoculations with PGPRs-HA (UPMRB9 and UPMB10 strains) positively affect the plant growth significantly (SPAD measurements, number of leaves, vine length, root length, leaf area index, root dry weight, shoot dry weight, and root: shoot ratio) of sweet potato upon addition of 50% and 75% of N-fertilizer, respectively. The nutrient content of soil and plant leaf significantly increased by 12-15% and 14-18%, respectively, compared to the uninoculated, when applied with the same inoculation. After 30 days, the population of soil bacteria increased, reaching a value of 8.65 log10 CFU/g soil. The use of PGPR-HA inoculations with N-fertilization resulted in a considerable rise in the majority of plant and soil parameters compared to the treatments without PGPR inoculation. Therefore, PGPR supplemented with humic acid (HA) may be considered a viable and sustainable strategy for enhancing sweet potatoes’ morphological and physiological attributes. This technique can result in increased crop productivity and serve as a substitute for nitrogen-based fertilizers.
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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:235952024-05-27T09:01:37Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23595/ Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions Buraq Musa Sadeq, Tan, Ali Kee Zuan Susilawati Kasim, Alkooranee, Jawadyn Talib Wong, Mui Yun Nur Maizatul Idayu Othman, Amaily Akter, Nabayi, Abba Rahman, Md Ekhlasur This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with humic acid (HA) as amendments on the morphological and physiological growth characteristics and yield of Sepang Oren sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam). The experiment was conducted under glasshouse conditions at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, for 110 days. Two factors were used in this experiment: The first factor was PGPR-HA inoculations (UPMB10, UPMRB9, and mixed strains) and non-inoculation-HA, and the second factor was the Nitrogen fertilizer levels (50, 75, and 100%). The treatments were replicated three times and arranged factorially in a randomized complete block design. The results showed that inoculations with PGPRs-HA (UPMRB9 and UPMB10 strains) positively affect the plant growth significantly (SPAD measurements, number of leaves, vine length, root length, leaf area index, root dry weight, shoot dry weight, and root: shoot ratio) of sweet potato upon addition of 50% and 75% of N-fertilizer, respectively. The nutrient content of soil and plant leaf significantly increased by 12-15% and 14-18%, respectively, compared to the uninoculated, when applied with the same inoculation. After 30 days, the population of soil bacteria increased, reaching a value of 8.65 log10 CFU/g soil. The use of PGPR-HA inoculations with N-fertilization resulted in a considerable rise in the majority of plant and soil parameters compared to the treatments without PGPR inoculation. Therefore, PGPR supplemented with humic acid (HA) may be considered a viable and sustainable strategy for enhancing sweet potatoes’ morphological and physiological attributes. This technique can result in increased crop productivity and serve as a substitute for nitrogen-based fertilizers. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23595/1/SMS%203.pdf Buraq Musa Sadeq, and Tan, Ali Kee Zuan and Susilawati Kasim, and Alkooranee, Jawadyn Talib and Wong, Mui Yun and Nur Maizatul Idayu Othman, and Amaily Akter, and Nabayi, Abba and Rahman, Md Ekhlasur (2024) Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions. Sains Malaysiana, 53 (1). pp. 23-37. ISSN 0126-6039 https://www.ukm.my/jsm/english_journals/vol53num1_2024/contentsVol53num1_2024.html
spellingShingle Buraq Musa Sadeq,
Tan, Ali Kee Zuan
Susilawati Kasim,
Alkooranee, Jawadyn Talib
Wong, Mui Yun
Nur Maizatul Idayu Othman,
Amaily Akter,
Nabayi, Abba
Rahman, Md Ekhlasur
Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions
title Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions
title_full Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions
title_fullStr Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions
title_full_unstemmed Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions
title_short Tripartite introductions of PGPR, humic acid, and N-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions
title_sort tripartite introductions of pgpr, humic acid, and n-fertilizer improve the growth and yield of sweet potato under glasshouse conditions
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23595/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23595/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23595/1/SMS%203.pdf