An attempt was made to isolate, identify and characterize phosphate solubilizing bacteria from rhizosphere soil of rice plant in Gondia. Pseudomonas sp., Bacillus sp., Rhizobium sp. and Klebsiella sp. were found to be efficient in phosphate solubilization based on their ability to form clear zone on Pikovskaya's agar medium. Isolated bacterial strains can be used as phosphate solubilizing inoculants, which are considered as bio-fertilizers for sustainable rice cultivation.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Rhizosphere Soil, Rice, Pseudomonas sp., Bacillus sp., Rhizobium sp., Klebsiella sp
