Use of Azospirillum and cytidine as new combination inoculum for crops

This innovative technology employs a combination inoculum of the plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium Azospirillum brasilense Sp7 and the nucleoside compound cytidine to coat crop seeds. This treatment significantly improves root architecture, increases bacterial colonization in the rhizosphere, and boosts plant resistance to diseases such as those caused by Pseudomonas syringae in tomatoes. The combination synergistically enhances lateral root growth and reduces disease symptoms without diminishing pathogen presence, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. The technology is applicable across diverse crops including peas, soybeans, and tomatoes, with proven benefits in promoting plant growth, nutrient uptake, and biocontrol of phytopathogens.

Key Advantages:

  • Significantly increases lateral root growth and root system architecture
  • Enhances colonization of beneficial bacteria in the plant rhizosphere
  • Reduces disease symptoms caused by bacterial pathogens up to 83%
  • Environmentally sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides
  • Broad crop applicability due to non-specific association of Azospirillum brasilense
  • Synergistic effect of bacterial inoculant combined with cytidine

Problems Solved:

  • Crop yield loss due to phytopathogenic bacteria and diseases
  • Poor root development limiting nutrient and water uptake
  • Dependence on chemical pesticides and their environmental impact
  • Low bacterial colonization efficiency in rhizosphere and plant roots
  • Need for effective, sustainable, and scalable bioinoculants for agriculture

Market Applications:

  • Seed coating treatments for legumes, vegetables, and cereals
  • Biocontrol agent formulations to reduce plant disease outbreaks
  • Biostimulant products to enhance root growth and nutrient efficiency
  • Eco-friendly agricultural inputs for organic and conventional farms
  • Collaborations with nutraceutical companies to enhance phenolic production in crops
  • Commercial development for improving crop resilience under diverse environmental conditions
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