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100			_aMathew T
245		0	_aMicroflora associated with phylloplane, cauloplane and rhizosphere of two popular rubber clones at two locations in India
260			_bNatural Rubber Research _c2004
300			_a47-52
520			_aPhylloplane, cauloplane and rhizosphere populations of bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes and yeasts associated with the Hevea brasiliensis trees of the three age groups (2-3, 5-6 and 10-11 years) and belonging to two popular clones (RRII 105 and PB 260) grown in two locations (Cheruvally and Malankara Estates) in the traditional rubber growing tract of India were evaluated. Bacteria dominated in all the three niches while the population of yeast was the lowest. Rhizosphere harboured the highest and cauloplane the lowest number of microorganisms. There was no significant variation in microflora between the two clones. In general, there was an increase in microbial population with the age of the plantation but with respect to location there was no general trend. The availability of plant exudates appears to influence the association of microflora on the plant surfaces.
650			_aAge
650			_aAge
650			_aCauloplane
650			_aCauloplane
650			_aClone
650			_aClone
650			_aHevea brasiliensis
650			_aHevea brasiliensis
650			_aMicroflora
650			_aMicroflora
650			_aPhylloplane
650			_aPhylloplane
650			_aRhizosphere
650			_aRhizosphere
700			_aJacob C K
942			_cAR
999			_c47059 _d47059