Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria)

Osman Bedrettin Akkaya; Ömer Faruk Demir; İbrahim Seyfettin Çelik; Dilek Özkılıç; Hemide Bermal Sagış; Melisa Güler; Ashabil Aygan; Nazan Çömlekcioğlu

doi:10.29133/yyutbd.1849028

Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria)

Abstract

The present research aims to assess the biochemical characteristics and environmental stress adaptation of the Bacillus mojavensis AOB29 strain, along with its influence on the growth and nutrient uptake of arugula (Eruca vesicaria). The B. mojavensis AOB29 strain used in this study was isolated from soil samples collected from an agricultural field. The morphological, physiological, metabolic, and environmental characteristics of the isolate were evaluated through Gram staining, spore staining, motility assessment, various enzyme activity tests, BIOLOG GEN III analysis, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and tolerance assays under different salt, heavy metal, and pH conditions. In addition, its effect on plant growth was investigated through pot experiments. Pot experiments demonstrated that the application of B. mojavensis AOB29 resulted in significant improvements in plant growth compared to the control group. In particular, the treatment led to a 57.8% increase in dry biomass and a 40.9% increase in fresh biomass relative to the control. Nutrient analyses revealed increases in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese levels, while decreases in calcium, iron, and copper levels were detected. In conclusion, the B. mojavensis AOB29 strain was found to possess the potential to promote plant growth, enhance nutrient uptake, and improve tolerance to environmental stress conditions. These findings indicate that this strain may be considered for use as a biofertilizer or biocontrol agent in agricultural applications.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was not required for this study as there was no specific type of research involving humans or animals.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Biotechnology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Osman Bedrettin Akkaya ^*
0000-0002-8606-881X
Türkiye

Ömer Faruk Demir
0000-0002-0636-5225
Türkiye

İbrahim Seyfettin Çelik
0000-0001-6946-4477
Türkiye

Dilek Özkılıç
0009-0007-3010-730X
Türkiye

Hemide Bermal Sagış
0009-0007-6872-7213
Türkiye

Melisa Güler
0009-0004-4233-0603
Türkiye

Ashabil Aygan
0000-0003-4936-9872
Türkiye

Nazan Çömlekcioğlu
0000-0001-7729-5271
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 8, 2026

Submission Date

January 28, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 13, 2026

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Year 2026 Number: 1

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https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1849028

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APA

Akkaya, O. B., Demir, Ö. F., Çelik, İ. S., Özkılıç, D., Sagış, H. B., Güler, M., Aygan, A., & Çömlekcioğlu, N. (2026). Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria). Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 1, 1849028. https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1849028

AMA

1.Akkaya OB, Demir ÖF, Çelik İS, et al. Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria). YYU J AGR SCI. 2026;(1):1849028. doi:10.29133/yyutbd.1849028

Chicago

Akkaya, Osman Bedrettin, Ömer Faruk Demir, İbrahim Seyfettin Çelik, et al. 2026. “Effects of Bacillus Mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca Vesicaria)”. Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences, no. 1: 1849028. https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1849028.

EndNote

Akkaya OB, Demir ÖF, Çelik İS, Özkılıç D, Sagış HB, Güler M, Aygan A, Çömlekcioğlu N (June 1, 2026) Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria). Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences 1 1849028.

IEEE

[1]O. B. Akkaya et al., “Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria)”, YYU J AGR SCI, no. 1, p. 1849028, June 2026, doi: 10.29133/yyutbd.1849028.

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Akkaya, Osman Bedrettin - Demir, Ömer Faruk - Çelik, İbrahim Seyfettin - Özkılıç, Dilek - Sagış, Hemide Bermal - Güler, Melisa - Aygan, Ashabil - Çömlekcioğlu, Nazan. “Effects of Bacillus Mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca Vesicaria)”. Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 1 (June 1, 2026): 1849028. https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1849028.

JAMA

1.Akkaya OB, Demir ÖF, Çelik İS, Özkılıç D, Sagış HB, Güler M, Aygan A, Çömlekcioğlu N. Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria). YYU J AGR SCI. 2026;:1849028.

MLA

Akkaya, Osman Bedrettin, et al. “Effects of Bacillus Mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca Vesicaria)”. Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences, no. 1, June 2026, p. 1849028, doi:10.29133/yyutbd.1849028.

Vancouver

1.Osman Bedrettin Akkaya, Ömer Faruk Demir, İbrahim Seyfettin Çelik, Dilek Özkılıç, Hemide Bermal Sagış, Melisa Güler, Ashabil Aygan, Nazan Çömlekcioğlu. Effects of Bacillus mojavensis on Growth and Nutrient Responses of Arugula (Eruca vesicaria). YYU J AGR SCI. 2026 Jun. 1;(1):1849028. doi:10.29133/yyutbd.1849028