Abstract

In present study, native rhizobia isolated from root nodules of Vigna radiata grown in CCSHAU farm were evaluated for various plant growth promoting traits. A total of 65 isolates were retrieved and screened for plant growth promoting traits. The strain MRH 12 showed high IAA production, MRH 1 and MRH 12 showed the highest solubilization of phosphate and HCN production among others. MRH 1 and MRH 12 also showed tolerance to high temperature (45°C) and salt concentration (5%), which may be effective in soil with high salinity. The IAA, HCN production and phosphate solubilization shown by these isolates make them suitable for further trials.