TABLE 3.
Semiquantitative estimation of number of lateral roots and number of root hairs in the different treatments according to binocular microscopy observations
| Treatment | No. of lateral rootsc | No. of root hairsc |
|---|---|---|
| P + PMB1(7)a | +++ | ++ |
| P + PML1(4) | ++ | + |
| P + PML1(12) | +++ | +++ |
| P + PMB1(7) + PML1(4) | ++ | ++ |
| P + PMB1(7) + PML1(12) | ++ | ++ |
| P + PML1(4) + PML1(12) | ++ | ++ |
| P + PMB1(7) + PML1(4) + PML1(12) | +++ | ++ |
| Pb | ++ | +/− |
a
Name of the bacterial strain inoculated.
b
Treatment without bacterial inoculation.
c
Semiquantitative estimation of the number of lateral roots and the number of root hairs, with four levels: +/−, +, ++, +++.