Effect of bioinoculation of rhodobacter capsulatus KU002 on two rice varieties of India.

In our continuing studies on the potential application of phototrophic bacteria we have tried to investigate the effects of inoculation of phototrophic bacteria on the growth and nitrogen levels in two varieties of rice namely Mashuri and Erramallelu. Mashuri variety was comparatively more responsive to the inoculation of phototrophic bacteria. Increase in shoot length of both the varieties of rice could be recorded. Nitrogen percentage showed a marked increase in both the rice varieties tested. Potential of phototrophic bacteria as a biofertiliser is discussed in this communication.