Characterization of the Priestia megaterium ZS-3 siderophore and studies on its growth-promoting effects
Abstract Background The ability of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to alleviate iron deficiency-induced chlorosis in plants has been widely reported, but the role of siderophores in the re-greening process has rarely been investigated.In this study, the Priestia megaterium ZS-3 (ZS-3) siderophore was first characterized, and a 100-fold