Endophytic bacterial diversity of Black Njavara
Endophytic bacterial diversity of three varieties was assessed:1. Black Njavara - Medicinal rice exclusively grown in Kerala, India. Used in Ayurvedic treatments. Upland rice2. Rakthasali - Traditional medicinal rice with high mineral and protein content. Mainly grown as upland rice but tolerant to water stagnation.3. Vaishak - Red rice variety released by Kerala Agricultural University. Tolerant to drought. Upland rice