Serratia strains isolated from the rhizosphere of raulí ( Nothofagus alpina ) in volcanic soils harbour PGPR mechanisms and promote raulí plantlet growth

• Published in: Journal of soil science and plant nutrition Vol. 18; no. ahead; pp. 804 - 819
• Main Authors: Martínez, Oscar A., Encina, Carolina, Tomckowiack, Camilo, Droppelmann, Fernando, Jara, Ronald, Maldonado, Constanza, Muñoz, Ociel, García-Fraile, Paula, Rivas, Raúl
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chilean Society of Soil Science / Sociedad Chilena de la Ciencia del Suelo 01.09.2018
• Subjects: SOIL SCIENCE; root development; Rhizobacteria; bio-inoculant; indole acetic acid; volcanic soil; plant nursery; forestry

Raulí is one of the most emblematic tree species of the Chilean temperate forests. Due to the high quality wood, this tree has been used for furniture and handicrafts manufacturing, which has positioned raulí as one of the most important commercial timber species in Chile. Currently, the internation...