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Bacteria exhibiting beneficial traits like increasing the bioavailability of essential nutrients and modulating hormone levels in plants are known as plant growth promoting (PGP) bacteria. The occurrence of this specific group of bacteria in the endophytic environment may reflect the decisive role they play in a particular condition. This study aimed to determine the taxonomical diversity of the culturable bacterial endophytes, isolated in the vegetative stage of passionflower ( Passiflora incarnata ), and assess its potential to promote plant growth by phenotypic and genotypic approaches. The sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene allowed us to classify 58 bacterial endophytes into nine genera.  Bacillus  (70.7%) was the most dominant genus, followed by  Pseudomonas  (8.6%) and  Pantoea  (6.9%). A few isolates belonged to  Rhodococcus  and  Paenibacillus , whereas the genera  Lysinibacillus ,  Microvirga ,  Xanthomonas , and  Leclercia  were represented by only one isolate. The strains were tested for nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, indole-acetic-acid synthesis, and siderophore production. Moreover, PGP related genes ( nifH ,  ipdC ,  asb , and  AcPho ) were detected by PCR-based screening. Most of the isolates (94.8%) displayed a potential for at least one of the PGP traits tested by biochemical assays or PCR-based screening. Nine strains were selected based on results from both approaches and were evaluated for boosting the Cape gooseberry ( Physalis peruviana ) germination and growth. All tested isolates improved germination  in vitro , and the majority (78%) increased growth parameters  in vivo . The results suggested that most of culturable bacteria inhabiting  P. incarnata  in the vegetative stage could be used as probiotics for agricultural systems. Besides, their occurrence may be associated with specific physiological needs typical of this development stage.

Multiple Plant Growth-Promotion Traits in Endophytic Bacteria Retrieved in the Vegetative Stage From Passionflower