Table 2. Growth variables evaluated in E. urograndis plants after inoculation with B. octagenarum.
Significant effects at * P ≤ 0.05 and ** P ≤ 0.01, Tukey test.
| Sample | Root dry weight (g) | Stem dry weight (g) | Leaves dry weight (g) | Leaf area (cm2) | Stem height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| controls | 15.11* ± 0.63 | 23.07** ± 1.01 | 21.22 ± 1.82 | 3,586.5 ± 255.3 | 83.3** ± 1.3 |
| inoculated pants | 17.94 ± 0.73 | 28.36 ± 0.99 | 22.47 ± 0.49 | 4,136.5 ± 147.5 | 89.5 ± 1.2 |