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Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria)

Osman Bedrettin Akkaya(KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-8606-881X
Ömer Faruk Demir(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE)0000-0002-0636-5225
İbrahim Seyfettin Çelik(KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, KAHRAMANMARAŞ SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0001-6946-4477
Dilek Özkılıç(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE)0009-0007-3010-730X
Hemide Bermal Sagış(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF AGROLOGY AND PLANT NUTRITION, SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION PR.)0009-0007-6872-7213
Melisa Güler(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE)0009-0004-4233-0603
Ashabil Aygan(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES)0000-0003-4936-9872
Nazan Çömlekcioğlu(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES)0000-0001-7729-5271
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In conclusion, the B. mojavensis AOB29 strain was found to possess the potential to promote plant growth, enhance nutrient uptake, and improve tolerance to environmental stress conditions.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The present research aims to assess the biochemical characteristics and environmental stress adaptation of the Bacillus mojavensis AOB29 strain, along with its influence on the growth and nutrient uptake of arugula (Eruca vesicaria).
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The present research aims to assess the biochemical characteristics and environmental stress adaptation of the Bacillus mojavensis AOB29 strain, along with its influence on the growth and nutrient uptake of arugula (Eruca vesicaria). The B. mojavensis AOB29 strain used in this study was isolated from soil samples collected from an agricultural field. The morphological, physiological, metabolic, and environmental characteristics of the isolate were evaluated through Gram staining, spore staining, motility assessment, various enzyme activity tests, BIOLOG GEN III analysis, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and tolerance assays under different salt, heavy metal, and pH conditions. In addition, its effect on plant growth was investigated through pot experiments. Pot experiments demonstrated that the application of B. mojavensis AOB29 resulted in significant improvements in plant growth compared to the control group. In particular, the treatment led to a 57.8% increase in dry biomass and a 40.9% increase in fresh biomass relative to the control. Nutrient analyses revealed increases in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese levels, while decreases in calcium, iron, and copper levels were detected. In conclusion, the B. mojavensis AOB29 strain was found to possess the potential to promote plant growth, enhance nutrient uptake, and improve tolerance to environmental stress conditions. These findings indicate that this strain may be considered for use as a biofertilizer or biocontrol agent in agricultural applications.

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Akkaya, O. B., Demir, Ö. F., Çelik, İ. S., Özkılıç, D., Sagış, H. B., Güler, M., Aygan, A., Çömlekcioğlu, N. (2026). Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria). Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1849028

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