Exiguobacterium profundum PHM 11 is salt and temperature tolerant and shows good PGP activity like, IAA, Siderophore, HCN, Ammonia Production and solubilizes Zinc and phosphate.
Bacteria of the genus Exiguobacterium have been isolated from diverse habitats including permafrost, microbial mats (Antarctica), glacial ice, marine water, hot springs, and food-processing plants. Th