Effects of symbiosis between enterobacter cloacae UIA3 and rice plant seedlings under different salinity treatments

Marwan, Nadia Amira Sabrina and Ponari, Md Hoirul Azri and Salleh, Mohd Syahmi and Amid, Azura and Mohd Rosli, Norsalsabila and Yunus, Muhamad Fahmi (2026) Effects of symbiosis between enterobacter cloacae UIA3 and rice plant seedlings under different salinity treatments. AGRIVITA ,Journal of Agricultural Science, 48 (1). pp. 75-91. ISSN 0126-0537 E-ISSN 2477-8516

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Abstract

Soil salinization is a significant constraint to global food security, with rice (Oryza sativa L.) being particularly prone to salinity stress. As a sustainable mitigation approach, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) are potential candidates for improving crop tolerance. This study investigates the performance of PGPR strain Enterobacter cloacae UIA3, noted for producing indole-3-acetic acid and nutrient solubilization, in establishing a symbiotic relationship with rice under salinity conditions. Three rice varieties, Pokkali, MR297, and IR64, under four salinity levels (0, 50, 100, and 150 mM NaCl) were analyzed for physiological response and symbiotic compatibility. A host-specific interaction was observed where the salt-tolerant Pokkali variety showed a strong positive association through enhanced root hair development and significant improvement in the growth of inoculated plants under stress. However, the salt-sensitive varieties of MR297 and IR64 showed severe root damage and exhibited minimal bacterial colonization. This indicates that the performance of E. cloacae UIA3 is effective mainly as bio-inoculation in salt-tolerant rice genotypes. Thus, host specificity is indispensable in the microbial strategy for saline agriculture. Overall, the results highlight avenues for PGPR strain E. cloacae UIA3 as an environmentally friendly bioinoculant under saline environments.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Beneficial microbes; Climate change; Endophytes; Rice; Sustainable agriculture
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) > S494.5.S86 Sustainable agriculture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART) Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science
Depositing User:	Dr Muhamad Fahmi Yunus
Date Deposited:	23 Feb 2026 15:04
Last Modified:	23 Feb 2026 15:04
Queue Number:	2026-02-Q2192
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127486

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