Evaluation ofOchrobactrum anthropiTRS-2 and its talc based formulation for enhancement of growth of tea plants and management of brown root rot disease

Ochrobactrum anthropi and its talc based formulation can be considered as an addition to available plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) currently being used for field application. The present study offers a scope of utilizing this bacterium for growth promotion and disease management which would help in reduction of the use of chemicals in tea plantations.