Efficacy of Biostimulants Formulated With Pseudomonas putida and Clay, Peat, Clay-Peat Binders on Maize Productivity in a Farming Environment in Southern Benin

Maize plays a vital role in Benin's agricultural production systems. However, at the producer-level, yields are still low, although of this cereal is necessary for food security. The aims study were to assess efficacy solid biostimulants formulated from rhizobacteria Pseudomonas putida and different binders on maize cultivation farming environment three (03) areas South Benin. For purpose, based clay, peat clay-peat combinations binders. experimental design was randomized block four (04) treatments with 11 replicates per area. Each replicate represented one producer. trials set up 33 producers Adakplamè, Hayakpa Zouzouvou Southern results obtained show that best height, stem diameter, leaf area as by applying P. half dose NPK Urea respective increases 15.75, 15.93, 15.57% compared full Urea. Regarding yield, there no significant difference between areas. Taken together, formulations observed be better than farmers' practice all zones parameters evaluated, formulation involving clay binder, half-dose showing result. biostimulant + could used agriculture more sustainable environmentally friendly