TABLE 2.
Effects of isolates on maize seed germination and vigor indexa
| Treatment | % Germination | Radicle length (cm) | Plumule length (cm) | Vigor index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 72.5 (3.5) b | 2.7 (0.1) d | 1.2 (0.0) d | 326.4 (0.1) e |
| Isolate | ||||
| EBS8 | 95.0 (0.0) a | 8.7 (0.4) a | 2.8 (0.3) b | 1,037.7 (5.0) a |
| EPR2 | 95.0 (0.0) a | 3.9 (0.0) c | 1.8 (0.1) c | 498.1 (0.5) c |
| IGBR11 | 95.0 (0.0) a | 5.9 (0.2) b | 1.4 (0.1) d | 643.8 (0.2) b |
| ADS14 | 90.0 (0.0) a | 8.3 (0.3) a | 3.4 (0.1) a | 403.0 (0.6) d |
a
Results are mean values (standard deviations) for five replicates. Values followed by different letters within a column indicate significant differences according to the Student-Newman-Keuls multiple-range test (α = 0.05).