Table 9.
Influence of PGPB and their method of application on protein, crude fiber, texture, sphericity and size of corn seeds.
| Treatments | Protein (%) | Crude fiber (%) | Texture (N) | Sphericity | Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGPB | |||||
| A. chroococcum | 9.52 ± 1.01 a | 4.45 ± 0.31 a | 21.95 ± 2.44 a | 0.637 ± 0.021 a | 6.998 ± 0.113 a |
| B. subtilis | 9.85 ± 1.15 a | 4.73 ± 0.63 a | 18.61 ± 2.60 a | 0.659 ± 0.052 a | 6.693 ± 0.233 a |
| B. megatherium | 8.08 ± 0.72 b | 3.21 ± 0.19 b | 21.08 ± 2.73 a | 0.674 ± 0.012 a | 6.969 ± 0.119 a |
| Mix A | 7.97 ± 1.18 b | 2.79 ± 0.38 b | 21.37 ± 3.00 a | 0.682 ± 0.024 a | 7.057 ± 0.291 a |
| Mix B | 9.24 ± 1.45 ab | 3.17 ± 0.34 b | 20.72 ± 2.55 a | 0.701 ± 0.041 a | 7.075 ± 0.240 a |
| Control | 9.99 ± 1.05 a | 3.24 ± 0.31 b | 23.24 ± 2.28 a | 0.693 ± 0.024 a | 6.816 ± 0.259 a |
| Application | |||||
| Foliar | 9.16 ± 1.24 a | 3.84 ± 0.82 a | 21.06 ± 3.15 a | 0.674 ± 0.012 a | 7.007 ± 0.272 a |
| Soil | 9.05 ± 1.44 a | 3.36 ± 0.75 b | 21.25 ± 2.51 a | 0.678 ± 0.049 a | 7.112 ± 0.177 a |
DAS: Days After Sowing. Mix A: A. chroococcum + B. subtilis (1:1), Mix B: A. chroococcum + B. megatherium (1:1). Means followed by the same letter for treatments are not significantly different according to Duncan test at p < 0.05. Values presented are mean values of three replicates ± standard deviation.