Field evaluation of novel PGPM consortium bioinoculants for growth regulation and yield enhancement in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and maize (Zea Mays L.)

Key Points

• The study examines the impact of PGPM consortium bioinoculants on wheat and maize growth.
• Field evaluation of microbial bioinoculants in bread wheat and maize
• Assessment under semiarid Vertisol conditions
• Comparison of growth metrics and yield between treated and untreated plants
• Bacterial strains significantly enhanced vegetative growth in wheat and maize
• Improved reproductive performance noted in both crops
• Demonstrated potential of bioinoculants as alternatives to chemical fertilizers.