Authors :
V.Suja; K. Vijila
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7567327
Abstract :
Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophic
(PPFM) Bacteria Of The Genus Methylobacterium Are
Commonly Found In Association With Plants. These
Bacteria Are Characterized By Being Able To Rely On
Methanol As A Sole Carbon And Energy Source. The
Ppfms Are Highly Hydrophobic And Strongly Adhesive
On Plant Surfaces And Has The Ability To Produce
Cytokinin And Indole-3 Acetic Acid On The
Phyllosphere Region Of Mulberry. In Mulberry (Morus
Indica) Variety MR2, The Natural Population Of
PPFM Occupied Approximately 10 Per Cent OfTotal
Aerobic Bacteria On Phyllosphere. The Serial Dilution
Method Recorded Higher Population Than Leaf
Imprinting Method. The PPFM Isolate
Methylobacterium Spp. Mi7 Shown Good Growth Rate
Under In Vitro Conditions In Ammonium Mineral Salt
Broth. The Culture Entered Into Stationary Phase
After 10 Days With One Per Cent Initial Methanol.
The Natural Population OfPPFM Varied During The
Periods Of September To December And January To
April On Mulberry Leaves. Heat And Water Stress
During Summer Decreased The Natural Ppfms.
Keywords :
PPFM, Methylobacterium, Phyllosphere Bacteria, Mulberry Plant
Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophic
(PPFM) Bacteria Of The Genus Methylobacterium Are
Commonly Found In Association With Plants. These
Bacteria Are Characterized By Being Able To Rely On
Methanol As A Sole Carbon And Energy Source. The
Ppfms Are Highly Hydrophobic And Strongly Adhesive
On Plant Surfaces And Has The Ability To Produce
Cytokinin And Indole-3 Acetic Acid On The
Phyllosphere Region Of Mulberry. In Mulberry (Morus
Indica) Variety MR2, The Natural Population Of
PPFM Occupied Approximately 10 Per Cent OfTotal
Aerobic Bacteria On Phyllosphere. The Serial Dilution
Method Recorded Higher Population Than Leaf
Imprinting Method. The PPFM Isolate
Methylobacterium Spp. Mi7 Shown Good Growth Rate
Under In Vitro Conditions In Ammonium Mineral Salt
Broth. The Culture Entered Into Stationary Phase
After 10 Days With One Per Cent Initial Methanol.
The Natural Population OfPPFM Varied During The
Periods Of September To December And January To
April On Mulberry Leaves. Heat And Water Stress
During Summer Decreased The Natural Ppfms.
Keywords :
PPFM, Methylobacterium, Phyllosphere Bacteria, Mulberry Plant
