Table 3.
Effect of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DB2 suspension on the growth of wheat seedlings.
| Treatment | Height (mmz) | Root length (mmz) | Fresh weight (mgz) | Dry weight (mgz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile water | 90.94 ± 0.63e | 53.98 ± 0.47d | 165.17 ± 1.22e | 26.41 ± 1.76c |
| LB | 53.94 ± 1.02f | 32.40 ± 0.32e | 104.43 ± 2.29f | 23.00 ± 0.85d |
| CF | 99.39 ± 0.41d | 55.82 ± 0.49c | 180.27 ± 1.00d | 31.30 ± 0.66b |
| 1 × 106 CFU/mL | 108.11 ± 1.76c | 74.32 ± 0.49b | 191.80 ± 0.89c | 31.64 ± 0.58b |
| 1 × 107 CFU/mL | 115.65 ± 1.05b | 75.73 ± 1.15b | 204.77 ± 0.70b | 32.04 ± 2.22b |
| 1 × 108 CFU/mL | 121.97 ± 1.12a | 102.71 ± 1.22a | 244.63 ± 2.03a | 36.92 ± 1.05a |
Statistical significance was determined using a Duncan’s multiple range test. zDifferent uppercase letters in the same column indicate significant differences among treatments (p < 0.05). Standard errors of the mean values are presented after the ± symbol.