Indigenous bacteria gives maize crops a helping hand

A local bacteria that grows around plant roots could help SA farmers save money by improving maize yields and reducing crop water stress. According to researchers at the University of Pretoria’s (UPs) Department of Plant and Soil Science, this environmentally-friendly agricultural solution is almost ready for commercial use.

Maize farmers will soon get a helping hand from local bacteria, thanks to research at UP’s Department of Plant and Soil Science.

Professor Nico Labuschagne

January 1, 2018

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