The Effects Of Endophytic Bacteria LKM 1 And LKM 2 On The Growth of Chili Seedlings

Abstract

Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) shown to be synthesized by endophytic bacteria is one of the main findings of plant growth hormone (PGH). This research proposed the use of Capsicum frutescens to study the growth effect of the chili seedling stage after inoculating with the endophytic bacteria. This study originates from the slow growth of chili seedlings, which require chemical fertilizers that lead to environmental dangers. In Malaysia, poor native chili production necessitates a reliance on imports. This research aims to help Capsicum frutescens grow better and address the shortage of local chili supply. This research used LKM1 and LKM2 isolated from Theobroma cacao L. The research purpose to determine IAA production by mix and to determine antagonistic relationship between LKM1 and LKM2 via dual culture method and to study the effect of the dual culture on the growth of chili seedling based on the number of leaves and height of plants.