Estudo da viabilidade de Kosakonia sp em Bioinoculantes encapsulados com Alginato

Abstract

Agriculture is one of humanity's oldest activities; driven by social and economic changes and environmental concerns, it has increasingly shifted toward sustainable practices. In this context, biofertilizers stand out as a viable alternative that bridges agriculture and environmental preservation. One type of these bio-inputs is produced through the fermentation of microorganisms found in the rhizosphere using various culture media; these media contain a wide range of nutrients, making them ideal for analyzing bacterial growth. Furthermore, concentration and cultivation conditions directly influence the yield and quality of the resulting products. Accordingly, this study aims to evaluate the growth potential of Kosakonia sp. using different carbon sources (glucose, lactose, and sucrose), investigate its ability to produce indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) - a plant growth hormone - and analyze its viability when encapsulated in alginate.