TABLE 3.
Average dry biomass and nitrogen content of shoot and root of each wheat (HD 2967) seedling after 60 days of sowing in vermiculite-perlite in potsa
| Seed inoculant | Shoot biomass (mg) | Shoot nitrogen (mg/g) | Root biomass (mg) | Root nitrogen (mg/g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 37.2 (12.5) | 4.7 (0.7) | 8.2 (2.0) | 3.3 (0.6) |
| CBD15 | 54.9 (13.9) | 7.7 (2.1) | 20.7 (4.2) | 4.9 (0.9) |
| HKD15 | 105.7 (16.3) | 14.8 (1.1) | 46.5 (16.6) | 10.2 (2.0) |
a
Average from four experiments, each experiment comprising four pots, each pot containing one seedling. Values in parentheses are standard deviations. The nutrient used was Hoagland's solution devoid of any nitrogen source.