Effect of pesticides on phosphate solubilization by Bacillus sphaericus and Pseudomonas cepacia

► In this study, the effect of pesticides on phosphate solubilization of Bacillus sphaericus and Pseudomonas cepacia were studied. ► Instead of any pessimistic effect, phosphate solubilization by both the cultures was enhanced with phosphate containing pesticides. ► Both cultures can be exploited as good candidate for microbial inoculants.