Standard describes phytosanitary measures for wood packaging material in international trade. Covers both coniferous and non-coniferous raw wood packaging materials. Aims to prevent pest introduction and spread through wood packaging
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) influence plant growth and differentiation. PGRs are synthesized at various sites and transferred to targeted locations. PGRs enhance plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stress
Microbial inoculants are agricultural amendments using beneficial microbes for plant health. Many microbes form symbiotic relationships with target crops. Inoculants can improve plant nutrition and stimulate hormone production. Archaea are increasingly studied for plant growth promotion
NDVI quantifies vegetation health using red and near-infrared sensor data. Index ranges from -1 to 1, with 0 indicating no vegetation. Calculated as difference of red and infrared radiances divided by sum
Rhizobacteria are root-associated bacteria that can have beneficial, neutral or detrimental effects on plants. About 2-5% of rhizosphere bacteria are plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs). PGPRs form symbiotic relationships with plants through rhizospheric and endophytic relationships
First isolated from soil by Japanese scientist Fukumoto in 1943. Named for producing liquifying amylase. Established as separate species in 1987. Type strain number is 23350 in ATCC