Abstract
Kosakonia radicincitans strain YD4 is a rhizospheric isolate from yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hill.) with plant growth-promoting effects on this crop. Genes involved in different plant growth-promoting activities are present in this genome, suggesting its potential as a bioinoculant for yerba mate.
Highlights
Yerba mate is an important southern South American crop, used to produce an energizing beverage, widely consumed in this region as an alternative to coffee
Bioinoculation of yerba mate with native bacterial isolates was recently demonstrated as a sustainable agricultural practice to improve plant growth
The strain YD4 was selected on the basis of its plant growth-promoting effect on yerba mate seedlings growing in a nursery, reflecting its potential as a bioinoculant (Bergottini et al, submitted)
Summary
Yerba mate is an important southern South American crop, used to produce an energizing beverage, widely consumed in this region as an alternative to coffee. Argentina is the leading producer of yerba mate with plantations mainly clustered around the Northeast of the country. Producers are struggling with soil degradation due to inadequate agricultural practices. Bioinoculation of yerba mate with native bacterial isolates was recently demonstrated as a sustainable agricultural practice to improve plant growth
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