Inoculation of pqqE gene inhabiting Pantoea and Pseudomonas strains improves the growth and grain yield of wheat with a reduced amount of chemical fertilizer.

The Pantoea sp. WP-5 and Pseudomonas sp. NN-4 are the potential candidates for inoculation to wheat as phosphate solubilizer even with reduced chemical fertilizer dose. The inoculation of the strains may enhance grain yield and net income of the farmer even with less chemical fertilizer application. This practice will be helpfull inminimizing environmental pollution.