Isolation and Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Endophytic Bacteria from Medicinal Plants (Glycyrrhiza glabra L. and Hypericum perforatum L.)

Key Points

• Endophytic bacteria significantly promote plant growth, enhancing root and shoot development.
• Glycyrrhiza glabra and Hypericum perforatum harbor diverse bacterial communities with growth-promoting traits.
• Isolation and characterization techniques helped identify specific bacterial strains beneficial to plants.
• The findings highlight the potential of endophytic bacteria in sustainable agriculture practices.