Effectiveness Microcapsules From Auxin Producing-Endophite Bacteria As Biofertilizer in Tea (Camellia sinensis L)

Tea (Camellia sinensis L), is a popular agricultural product enjoyed by people around the world. Bio-fertilizers that use bacteria found in soil called endophytes, have proven effective for increasing growth and plant productivity. Endophite can also produce hormones such as auxins, ethylene, cytokinins. This research aims to determine effectiveness of auxin-producing endophytic bacterial microcapsules on tea growth. The design used was completely randomized (CRD), 16 treatments with 2 replications. first factor immersion endophite suspension consisting S0 = 0 hours; S1 24 S2 36 hours S3 48 second addition I0 gr; I1 5 I2 10 I3 15 gr. Isolation from roots stems obtained 6 isolates bacteria. Auxin test showed six were able auxin. Observation height best treatment (17.04 cm). leaves amount (6.88 strands). For leaf area parameter, highest number (22.8 cm2). stem diameter data (1.69 mm). results application significantly increased tea.