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Sponsors First ASIAN PGPR CONGRESS F O R S U S T A I N A B L E A G R I C U L T U R E 21-24 JUNE 2009 DST DBT Abstracts Jointly Organized by Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, India & Auburn University, USA Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, A.P., India. Citation: S.Desai, M.S.Reddy, V.Krishna Rao, Y.R.Sarma,B.Chenchu Reddy, K.R.K. Reddy (2009) Abstracts of the first Asian PGPR Congress for sustainable agriculture 21-24 June 2009, Hyderabad : ANGRAU. 133 p. Edited by: S.Desai M.S.Reddy V.Krishna Rao Y.R.Sharma B. Chenchu Reddy K.R.K. Reddy Compiled by: S.K. Mir Hassan Ahmed G.Praveen Kumar E.Leo Daniel Amalraj Printed at: Vamsi Art Printers Pvt. Ltd, Lakdi-ka-pool, Hyderabad-500 004. A.P. India Ph:+91 40 23311858 Contents Invited lectures .......................................................................................................................... 1 - 26 Poster session 1: PGPR applications in crops......................................................................... 27-44 Poster session 2: Biofertilizers and PGPRs in Integrated Nutrient Management.................. 45-60 Poster session 3: Mechanisms, signal, plant responses, bioactive metabolites ..................... 61-74 Poster session 4: Plant pathogen – PGPR interactions ......................................................... 75-103 Poster session 5: Biogeography, genomics, bioinformatics ............................................... 104-123 Poster session 6: Commercialization, regulatory issues, trade barriers in PGPR, Human resource development and transfer of technology ................... 124-133 Preface Rhizosphere biology is approaching a century of investigations wherein growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) such as Rhizobium, Pseudomonas, Azatobacter, Frankia and mycorrhizal fungi have attracted special attention for their beneficial activities. Considering the priorities of food security and enhancing the productivity, profitability and sustainable rural livelihoods at farm level, developing new order of farm inputs has become imperative. In this perspective, bio-inputs either directly in the form of microbes or their by-products are gaining tremendous momentum. Asian countries have a rich microbial biodiversity. Harnessing this biodiversity to identify agriculturally important microorganisms and deploy them as bio-inoculants could help in providing low-cost and environmentally safe technologies to the farmers especially those who cannot afford expensive technologies. Considering these needs of Asian nations, 10 thematic technical sessions have been planned. In these 10 sessions, detailed deliberations through exchange of International as well as Asian experiences would lead to a better understanding of interaction between climate processes and biological diversity and thereby forming important research topics for addressing the issues in overall food security. A bouquet of lead lectures, invited papers and posters provides a platform for pioneers as well as youngsters for a thread-bare discussion. The core scientific committee and agricultural scientists of international repute have identified lead as well as invited speakers. The Congress has received tremendous support from governmental and non-governmental agencies such as ICRISAT, ICAR, DST, DBT and many private companies who have already pledged their support to ‘green technologies’. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University has readily agreed to host this mega event and under the leadership of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. P. Raghava Reddy, all care has been taken for the smooth steering of the Congress. The Director of Research, ANGRAU, Dean Agriculture, Director of Extension and other senior officials of the ANGRAU have significantly provided their might in organizing this congress. We are sure, all the delegates will have a fruitful stay in Hyderabad and get the best out of this maiden effort. We hope that this abstract book will be useful as a reference manual for the participants as well as other PGPR researchers of the Globe. S. Desai M.S. Reddy Y.R. Sarma V. Krishna Rao B. Chenchu Reddy K.R.K. Reddy Inaugural speech by Dr. J. W. Kloepper Good morning. It’s a great pleasure for me to greet all of you here attending the 1st Asian PGPR congress for sustainable agriculture. Some of you in attendance here were present at the International PGPR workshop in Calicut in 2003. However, for the majority of you, this is, likely your 1st International congress centered on the theme of PGPR. Therefore, I would like to explain briefly the significance of this area. The concept of PGPR encompasses bacteria that function as biofungicides and biofertilizers. Worldwide R & D with PGPR has continually grown since the 1970s when the term PGPR was first introduced. Research with PGPR ranges from discovery of new strains and confirmation in field studies to basic molecular characterization of the strains. Hence, the study of PGPR is one area of science where both basic and applied research is essential to reach our goal of implementing the science in everyday life. And regarding implementation, every year, the use of PGPR in agriculture worldwide is increasing. As you will see during this congress, there are different models for extending the theories of PGPR to farmers depending on the social, political and regulatory policies of each country. As PGPR use was, we learned more about their current opportunities and challenges. Opportunities include alternating applications of PGPR biofungicides with chemical fungicides to manage fungicide resistance and to reduce the number of fungicide treatments per year. PGPR biofertilizers are showing promise in integrated nutrient management strategies with a goal of reducing run-off of unused fertilizers and the environmental damage that results. Throughout the world, there is a growing number of so called dead zones in oceans and seas that result from run-off of agricultural fertilizers into rivers and ultimately oceans. I very much believe that the goal of reducing fertilizer use will be to the 21st century what (while) reducing fertilizer use was to the 20th century. I am very much pleased that Dr. M. S. Reddy and the other organizers of this congress have developed a PGPR meeting specifically aimed at Asia. While the core underlying science of plant microbial interactions is global, applications in agriculture are somewhat region specific. For example, here in North America, we have no agriculture system similar to plantation crops. Hence, logically, the opportunities and challenges for using PGPR in a plantation crop system need to be addressed in the Asian region. Also, Asia has been a leader in studies of PGPR as biofertilizer which is I mentioned as a growing area of interest worldwide. I would specially like to welcome all the students and young investigators to this congress. Every year, the study of PGPR is enriched by a new crop of investigators who launch their careers working on PGPR. We all need to encourage the students and new investigators to persevere in this critically important field of science. Finally, allow me to say that I am very impressed with the organization of this congress. The entire organizing, planning and funding teams have done a simply outstanding job. I wish you all a very successful congress. Thank You (J. W. Kloepper) I Scope and Potential of First Asian PGPR Congress for Sustainable Agriculture M. S. Reddy1, K. Vijay Krishna Kumar1, H. Sudini1, S. Desai2, V. Krishna Rao3 K. R. K. Reddy5 and Y. R. Sarma4 1Dept. of Entomology & Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, USA., 3CRIDA, Santoshsnagar, Hyderabad, India., 3Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, India and 4FAO Consultant Director (Retd.), Indian Institute of Spices Research, Aramam, M 10 -5, KSHB Colony, Calicut, India and 5Sribio, Hyderabad, India. M. S. Reddy email: [email protected] Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed an honour for us to be here with you as a speaker in presence of the Sri Raghuveera Reddy garu, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Agriculture Technology Mission, Horticulture, Sericulture, R.S.A.D., Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and host, Dr. Raghava Reddy and other distinguished guests, Asian PGPR board members and many other scientists and entrepreneurs who have come to participate in this Congress. It is our very proud privilege in welcoming all our distinguished dignitaries, speakers, delegates, members of the press and media. The idea of having the First Asian PGPR Congress in Hyderabad was brought-out by Dr. Y. R. Sarma, when he visited me in Auburn, USA, 7 months ago. Then we have discussed in length and agreed to have an alternative workshops or Congresses other than the International Workshops. Because, not many who are interested in PGPR research could attend every International Conferences due to budget constraints, this plan started to organize this Congress in Hyderabad. Dr. Raghava Reddy, Vice Chancellor of ANGARU kindly agreed to host the Congress. What is PPGR? Why Asian PGPR? Let us explain briefly about PGPR and its importance. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are root associated bacteria representing many different genera and species that colonize the rhizosphere, rhizoplane and improve plant growth when artificially introduced onto seeds, seedpieces, roots, or into soil. PGPR improve plant growth by one or more mechanisms: direct stimulation of plant growth; enhancement of nutrient uptake; suppression of