use of pectin or pectin-related saccharides to increase the effectiveness of rhizobacterial strains (pgpr) for promoting growth and health in plants and animals
Disclosed are compositions and methods that include or utilize plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for improving growth and health in plants and animals. The compositions and methods include or utilize a plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) that expresses a protein associated with pectin metabolism, and a saccharide comprising pectin or a pectin-related saccharide.