| abstract |
In one aspect, the invention relates to a plant or plant part coated with a composition comprising bacterial spores and germinating compounds. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of improving the growth of a plant or plant part, comprising coating such plant or plant part with such a composition. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to a composition comprising bacterial spores and a germinating compound, wherein such components are maintained in an inactive form. The invention also relates to the use of the composition in wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, oil recovery, aquaculture systems and directly fed live bacteria. [Selection figure] None |