Bacterial rhizosphere community profile at different growth stages of Umorok (Capsicum chinense) and its response to the root exudates.

The role of microflora is an indispensable part of the living organisms. Plants actively recruit specific microbial community to establish favorable habitat with the distinct microbiome, essentially unique for each species, offering new opportunities for plant growth and productivity. Umorok, an indigenous chili variety of northeastern India, production is highly affected by various factors; therefore, rhizosphere bacteria and their relationship with the root exudates released were analyzed to demonstrate rhizosphere bacterial impact on plant growth and health.