Publications by authors named "German Santa-Maria"
Funct Integr Genomics
July 2020
Article Synopsis
- Bacillus subtilis is a diverse bacterial species known for its ecological roles, with strain EA-CB0575 isolated from a banana plant's rhizosphere showing significant plant growth promotion potential.
- The genome of strain EA-CB0575, sequenced to 4.09 Mb with 4332 genes, reveals capabilities for producing various beneficial compounds like lipopeptides, nitrogen-fixing enzymes, and phytase.
- In greenhouse tests, this strain enhanced the total dry weight of tomato plants by 34.60% compared to non-inoculated plants, indicating its potential for use as a biostimulant in sustainable agriculture.
