As-resistant endophytic and rhizospheric bacteria were investigated.
All bacteria were AsV reducers except one strong AsIII oxidizer.
Pteris vittata (PV) sporophytes took up more AsV than AsIII.
Bacteria significantly enhanced As uptake and plant growth of PV.
Large amount of AsIII effluxed by PV roots in sterile-media with 37.5 mg kg−1 AsV.