Table 5.
Root–shoot length elongation of Brassica nigra seedlings inoculated with copper-resistant bacteria grown in the absence and presence of Cu
| Treatment | Root length (in cm) | Bacterial effect (%) | Shoot length (in cm) | Bacterial effect (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distilled water | 4.41 (3.94–4.9) | − | 6.43 (5.9–7.2) | – |
| CRB15 | 5.30 (4.8–5.9) | +20 | 8.96 (8.6–9.4) | +39 |
| 0.5 mM Cu | 4.06 (3.8–4.5) | – | 5.73 (4.9–6.4) | – |
| CRB15 + 0.5 mM Cu | 4.86 (4.6–5.1) | +19 | 7.96 (7.6–8.5) | +37 |
Values in parentheses indicate range