and reproduction. Plant nutrition is closely associated with the activity of plant growth
promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), including potassium and zinc solubilizing bacteria (KSB
and ZnSB) which are used, as bio fertilizer in many countries that where in soil are deficient
in available potassium and zinc. In soils, K occurs in the form of silicate minerals viz.,
muscovite, orthoclase, biotite, feldspar, illite, mica, vermiculite, smectite etc. Total pool of soil …