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Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture

Author : R. Z. Sayyed
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811367906
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture by : R. Z. Sayyed

Download or read book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture written by R. Z. Sayyed and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable increase in agricultural production while keeping the environmental quality, agro-ecosystem function and biodiversity is a real challenge in current agricultural practices. Application of PGPR can help in meeting the expected demand for increasing agricultural productivity to feed the world’s booming population. Global concern over the demerits of chemicals in agriculture has diverted the attention of researchers towards sustainable agriculture by utilizing the potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). Use of PGPR as biofertilizers, biopesticides, soil, and plant health managers has gained considerable agricultural and commercial significance. The book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture has contributions in the form of book chapter from 25 eminent global researchers, that discusses about the PGPRs and their role in growth promotion of various crop plants, suppression of wide range of phytopathogens, their formulation, effect of various factors on growth and performance of PGPR, assessment of diversity of PGPR through microsatellites and role of PGPR in mitigating biotic and abiotic stress.This book will be helpful for students, teachers, researchers, and entrepreneurs involved in PGPR and allied fields. The book will be highly useful to researchers, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture

Author : R. Z. Sayyed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789811367915
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (679 download)

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Download or read book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture written by R. Z. Sayyed and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable increase in agricultural production while keeping the environmental quality, agro-ecosystem function and biodiversity is a real challenge in current agricultural practices. Application of PGPR can help in meeting the expected demand for increasing agricultural productivity to feed the world's booming population. Global concern over the demerits of chemicals in agriculture has diverted the attention of researchers towards sustainable agriculture by utilizing the potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). Use of PGPR as biofertilizers, biopesticides, soil, and plant health managers has gained considerable agricultural and commercial significance. The book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture has contributions in the form of book chapter from 25 eminent global researchers, that discusses about the PGPRs and their role in growth promotion of various crop plants, suppression of wide range of phytopathogens, their formulation, effect of various factors on growth and performance of PGPR, assessment of diversity of PGPR through microsatellites and role of PGPR in mitigating biotic and abiotic stress. This book will be helpful for students, teachers, researchers, and entrepreneurs involved in PGPR and allied fields. The book will be highly useful to researchers, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture

Author : R. Z. Sayyed
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789811367892
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (678 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture by : R. Z. Sayyed

Download or read book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture written by R. Z. Sayyed and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable increase in agricultural production while keeping the environmental quality, agro-ecosystem function and biodiversity is a real challenge in current agricultural practices. Application of PGPR can help in meeting the expected demand for increasing agricultural productivity to feed the world’s booming population. Global concern over the demerits of chemicals in agriculture has diverted the attention of researchers towards sustainable agriculture by utilizing the potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). Use of PGPR as biofertilizers, biopesticides, soil, and plant health managers has gained considerable agricultural and commercial significance. The book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture has contributions in the form of book chapter from 25 eminent global researchers, that discusses about the PGPRs and their role in growth promotion of various crop plants, suppression of wide range of phytopathogens, their formulation, effect of various factors on growth and performance of PGPR, assessment of diversity of PGPR through microsatellites and role of PGPR in mitigating biotic and abiotic stress.This book will be helpful for students, teachers, researchers, and entrepreneurs involved in PGPR and allied fields. The book will be highly useful to researchers, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.

Plant Health Under Biotic Stress

Author : Rizwan Ali Ansari
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811360405
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Health Under Biotic Stress by : Rizwan Ali Ansari

Download or read book Plant Health Under Biotic Stress written by Rizwan Ali Ansari and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book illustrates the use of putative microbial agents which provide good protection to the plant from biotic pathogens attack. An up to date knowledge on plant-microbiome interaction strategies in terms of improved sustainability has been discussed. Information from experts across the globe on the application of microbes for providing amicable solution in sustainable agriculture has been gathered. In addition, information related to microbes mediated resistance levels leading to enhanced plant health has been well presented. The chapters have emphasised the use of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and other potential biocontrol agents/antagonists in the management of plant diseases which provide extensive information to the readers. Literature on microbial root colonization, plant growth promotions, and also on the protection of plants from attack of various soil borne pathogens have been presented in a coherent way. Information on the application of potential strain of the bio-control fungi, endophytes, actinomycetes strengthening the plants ability which rescue the plant from pathogens attack leading to improved plant health has also been underpinned.

Plant-Associated Bacteria

Author : Samuel S. Gnanamanickam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402045387
Total Pages : 716 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant-Associated Bacteria by : Samuel S. Gnanamanickam

Download or read book Plant-Associated Bacteria written by Samuel S. Gnanamanickam and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-29 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is envisioned as a resource for researchers working with beneficial and harmful groups of bacteria associated with crop plants. The book is divided into two parts, with Part I on beneficial bacteria including chapters on symbiotic nitrogen fixers and rhizosphere bacteria. The second part consists of detailed descriptions of 8 genera of plant pathogenic bacteria, including Agrobacterium and Herbaspirillum. Each chapter covers terminology, molecular phylogeny and more. soft-rot, Pseudomonas, Xanthomonas, Ralstonia, Burkholderia and Acidovorax There is an opening chapter on the plant-associated bacteria survey, molecular phylogeny, genomics and recent advances. And each chapter includes terminology/definitions, molecular phylogeny, methods that can be used (both traditional and latest molecular tools) and applications

Microbial Strategies for Crop Improvement

Author : Mohammad Saghir Khan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 364201979X
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (42 download)

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Book Synopsis Microbial Strategies for Crop Improvement by : Mohammad Saghir Khan

Download or read book Microbial Strategies for Crop Improvement written by Mohammad Saghir Khan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an ever-increasing human population, the demand placed upon the agriculture sector to supply more food is one of the greatest challenges for the agrarian community. In order to meet this challenge, environmentally unfriendly agroch- icals have played a key role in the green revolution and are even today commonly recommended to circumvent nutrient de?ciencies of the soils. The use of ag- chemicals is, though, a major factor for improvement of plant production; it causes a profound deteriorating effect on soil health (soil fertility) and in turn negatively affects the productivity and sustainability of crops. Concern over disturbance to the microbial diversity and consequently soil fertility (as these microbes are involved in biogeochemical processes), as well as economic constraints, have prompted fun- mental and applied research to look for new agro-biotechnologies that can ensure competitive yields by providing suf?ciently not only essential nutrients to the plants but also help to protect the health of soils by mitigating the toxic effects of certain pollutants. In this regard, the role of naturally abundant yet functionally fully unexplored microorganisms such as biofertilizers assume a special signi?cance in the context of supplementing plant nutrients, cost and environmental impact under both conventional practices and derelict environments. Therefore, current devel- ments in sustainability involve a rational exploitation of soil microbial communities and the use of inexpensive, though less bio-available, sources of plant nutrients, which may be made available to plants by microbially-mediated processes.

Advances in Microbial Biotechnology

Author : Pradeep Kumar, PhD.
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351248898
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Microbial Biotechnology by : Pradeep Kumar, PhD.

Download or read book Advances in Microbial Biotechnology written by Pradeep Kumar, PhD. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last few decades, the rapid and vast development of advanced microbial bioresources and metagenomics techniques has completely transformed the field of microbial biotechnology. Our understanding of microbial diversity, evolutionary biology, and microbial interaction with their animal and plant hosts at molecular level has been revolutionized with an abundance of new research. This new volume, Advances in Microbial Biotechnology: Current Trends and Future Prospect, focuses on the application of microorganisms for several purposes: for plant protection and improvement, for environmental remediation purposes, and for the improvement of human health. Various applications of microorganisms are covered broadly and have been appropriately reflected in depth in different chapters. The book is divided into four major sections: applied microbiology in agriculture microbes in the environment microbes in human health microbes in nanotechnology The book provides insight into the diverse microorganisms that have been explored and exploited in the development of various applications for agricultural improvements. The book also looks at the application of microbes for the removal of pollutants and the recovery of metals and oils. Also discussed is the detection and exploitation of microorganisms in the diagnosis of human diseases, providing possible holistic approaches to health. This new volume will provide a wealth of information on new research on the application of microbial biotechnology today.

Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Medicinal Plants

Author : Dilfuza Egamberdieva
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319134019
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Medicinal Plants by : Dilfuza Egamberdieva

Download or read book Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Medicinal Plants written by Dilfuza Egamberdieva and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-02-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the various applications of microorganisms in improving plant growth, health and the efficiency of phytochemical production. The chapters trace topics such as the role of PGPRs in improving salt stress and heavy metal tolerance in plants; the prevention and control of plant diseases; boosting soil fertility and agriculture productivity; the induction of secondary metabolite biosynthesis in medicinal and aromatic plants; the enhancement of phytochemical levels, and the action mechanisms, diversity and characterization of PGPRs. The reviews will be of interest for scientists in the fields of agriculture, microbiology, soil biology, plant breeding and herbal medicinal products.

PGPR: Biocontrol and Biofertilization

Author : Zaki Anwar Siddiqui
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402041527
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis PGPR: Biocontrol and Biofertilization by : Zaki Anwar Siddiqui

Download or read book PGPR: Biocontrol and Biofertilization written by Zaki Anwar Siddiqui and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-19 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PGPR have gained world wide importance and acceptance for agricultural benefits. These microorganisms are the potential tools for sustainable agriculture and the trend for the future. Scientific researches involve multidisciplinary approaches to understand adaptation of PGPR to the rhizosphere, mechanisms of root colonization, effects on plant physiology and growth, biofertilization, induced systemic resistance, biocontrol of plant pathogens, production of determinants etc. Biodiversity of PGPR and mechanisms of action for the different groups: diazotrophs, bacilli, pseudomonads, and rhizobia are shown. Effects of physical, chemical and biological factors on root colonization and the proteomics perspective on biocontrol and plant defence mechanism is discussed. Visualization of interactions of pathogens and biocontrol agents on plant roots using autofluorescent protein markers has provided more understanding of biocontrol process. Commercial formulations and field applications of PGPR are detailed.

PGPR Amelioration in Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Amit Kishore Singh
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0128160195
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Book Synopsis PGPR Amelioration in Sustainable Agriculture by : Amit Kishore Singh

Download or read book PGPR Amelioration in Sustainable Agriculture written by Amit Kishore Singh and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PGPR Amelioration in Sustainable Agriculture: Food Security and Environmental Management explores the growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) that are indigenous to soil and plant rhizosphere. These microorganisms have significant potential as important tools for sustainable agriculture. PGPR enhance the growth of root systems and often control certain plant pathogens. As PGPR amelioration is a fascinating subject, is multidisciplinary in nature, and concerns scientists involved in plant heath and plant protection, this book is an ideal resource that emphasizes the current trends of, and probable future of, PGPR developments. Chapters incorporate both theoretical and practical aspects and may serve as baseline information for future research. This book will be useful to students, teachers and researchers, both in universities and research institutes, especially working in areas of agricultural microbiology, plant pathology and agronomy. Presents new concepts and current development in PGPR research and evaluates the implications for sustainable productivity Describes the role of multi-omics approaches in establishing an understanding of plant–microbe interactions that help plants optimize abiotic stresses Incorporates both theoretical and practical aspects, and will serve as a baseline for future research

Microbiology for Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health, and Environmental Protection

Author : Deepak Kumar Verma
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351247050
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)

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Book Synopsis Microbiology for Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health, and Environmental Protection by : Deepak Kumar Verma

Download or read book Microbiology for Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health, and Environmental Protection written by Deepak Kumar Verma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from a broad range of experts in the field, this volume, Microbiology for Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health, and Environmental Protection, focuses on important areas of microbiology related to soil and environmental microbiology associated with agricultural importance. The information and research on soil and environmental microbiology presented here seeks to act as a gateway to sustaining and improving agriculture and environmental security. Part I focuses on soil microbiology, dealing extensively with studies on the isolation, culture, and use of Rhizobium spp. and mycorrhizae to improve soil fertility, plant growth, and yield. This includes research progress on biogeochemical cycles, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), microbial interactions in soil and other soil activities, microbial diversity in soil, biological control and bioremediation, and improvement of beneficial microorganisms (N2 fixers, phosphate solubilizers, etc.). Part 2 goes on to focus on microbiology for crop disease management and pathogenic control in sustainable environment, with chapters on disease management of agricultural and horticultural crop plants through microbial control and how microbial control may a be a potential solution for a sustainability in agriculture. Part 3, Microbiology for Soil Health and Crop Productivity Improvement, features a chapter on the activity and mechanism of nitrogenase enzyme in soil, which is very important for soil health and crop production and productivity. Part 4 presents two chapters entirely devoted to the environmental pollution and its control, looking at the interaction of microbes in aqueous environments and eco-friendly approaches. There is an urgent need to explore and investigate the current shortcomings and challenges of the current innovations and challenges in agricultural microbiology. This book helps to fill that need. This volume will be valuable to those involved with agricultural microbiology, including students, instructors, and researchers.

Bacteria in Agrobiology: Crop Ecosystems

Author : Dinesh K. Maheshwari
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642183573
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (421 download)

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Book Synopsis Bacteria in Agrobiology: Crop Ecosystems by : Dinesh K. Maheshwari

Download or read book Bacteria in Agrobiology: Crop Ecosystems written by Dinesh K. Maheshwari and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-04-19 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of agriculture strongly depends on our ability to enhance productivity without sacrificing long-term production potential. An ecologically and economically sustainable strategy is the application of microorganisms, such as the diverse bacterial species of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB). The use of these bio-resources for the enhancement of crop productivity is gaining worldwide importance. Bacteria in Agrobiology: Crop Ecosystems describes the beneficial role of plant growth promoting bacteria with special emphasis on oil yielding crops, cereals, fruits and vegetables. Chapters present studies on various aspects of bacteria-plant interactions, soil-borne and seed-borne diseases associated with food crops such as rice, sesame, peanuts, and horticultural crops. Further reviews describe technologies to produce inoculants, the biocontrol of post harvest pathogens as a suitable alternative to agrochemicals, and the restoration of degraded soils.

Role of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Nanotechnology

Author : Ajay Kumar
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0128170050
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Book Synopsis Role of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Nanotechnology by : Ajay Kumar

Download or read book Role of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Nanotechnology written by Ajay Kumar and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Role of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Nanotechnology explores PGPMs (actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi and cyanobacteria) and their multidimensional roles in agriculture, including their increasing applications in sustainable agriculture. In addition to their traditional understanding and applications in agriculture, PGPMs are increasingly known as a source of nano-particles production that are gaining significant interest in their ability to provide more economically, environmentally friendly and safe technologies to crop growers. The book considers new concepts and current developments in plant growth, thus promoting microorganisms research and evaluating its implications for sustainable productivity. Users will find this to be an invaluable resource for researchers in applied microbial biotechnology, soil science, nano-technology of microbial strains, and industry personnel in these areas. Presents basic and applied aspects of sustainable agriculture, including nano-technology in sustainable agriculture Identifies molecular tools/omics approaches for enhancing plant growth promoting microorganisms Discusses plant growth promoting microorganisms in bioactive compounds production, and as a source of nano-particles

Microbes For Sustainable Agriculture

Author : K. V. B. R. Tilak
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789380026886
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (268 download)

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Book Synopsis Microbes For Sustainable Agriculture by : K. V. B. R. Tilak

Download or read book Microbes For Sustainable Agriculture written by K. V. B. R. Tilak and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book comprising 16 chapters covers various aspects of microorganisms as natural resources for sustainable agriculture. The composition of media used for culturing the microorganisms and methods are also enlisted in this book. Figures with updated information is also a salient feature of this book. Selected references, suggested readings, glossary of terms used is given at the end of the book.The book is written as per the syllabi of the various universities. This will form a textbook for both UG and PG level of traditional universities, agricultural universities, industrial microbiology, microbial biotechnology, microbial ecology, applied microbiology and plant pathology. This also forms a very good source for general reading for all categories including the candidates appearing for various competitive examinations.

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Agricultural Sustainability

Author : Ashok Kumar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811375534
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Agricultural Sustainability by : Ashok Kumar

Download or read book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Agricultural Sustainability written by Ashok Kumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To meet the food security needs of the 21st century, this book focuses on ecofriendly and sustainable production technologies based on plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). It is estimated that the global population could increase to 9 billion by 2050. Further, the amount of land devoted to farming has decreased. Soil is a living entity, and is not only a valuable natural resource for agricultural and food security, but also for the preservation of all life processes. Agricultural productivity rests on the foundation of microbial diversity in the soil, and in recent years, PGPR have emerged as an important and promising tool for sustainable agriculture. The injudicious use of agrochemicals by farmers has created a range of negative impacts, not only threatening the environment, but also destroying useful microorganisms in the soil. The efficient use of PGPR reduces the need for these chemicals while simultaneously lowering production costs. In turn, increased yields could provide a more favourable environment and encourage sustainability. This book assesses the impacts of PGPR on crops, environmental and socio-economic sustainability, and demonstrates these ecofriendly technologies’ three critical advantages, namely (a) enhanced crop productivity, (b) reduced application of agrochemicals, and (c) increased incomes for farmers. Besides offering an economically attractive and ecologically sound means of augmenting the nutrient supply and combatting soil-borne pathogens, PGPR play an important part in boosting soil fertility, bioremediation and stress management for the development of ecofriendly and sustainable agriculture.

Current Trends in Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Ajar Nath Yadav
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811569495
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Book Synopsis Current Trends in Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture by : Ajar Nath Yadav

Download or read book Current Trends in Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture written by Ajar Nath Yadav and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbial biotechnology is an emerging field with applications in a broad range of sectors involving food security, human nutrition, plant protection and overall basic research in the agricultural sciences. The environment has been sustaining the burden of mankind from time immemorial, and our indiscriminate use of its resources has led to the degradation of the climate, loss of soil fertility, and the need for sustainable strategies. The major focus in the coming decades will be on achieving a green and clean environment by utilizing soil and plant-associated beneficial microbial communities. Plant-microbe interactions include the association of microbes with plant systems: epiphytic, endophytic and rhizospheric. The microbes associated with plant ecosystems play an important role in plant growth, development, and soil health. Moreover, soil and plant microbiomes help to promote plant growth, either directly or indirectly by means of plant growth-promoting mechanisms, e.g. the release of plant growth regulators; solubilization of phosphorus, potassium and zinc; biological nitrogen fixation; or by producing siderophores, ammonia, HCN and other secondary metabolites. These beneficial microbial communities represent a novel and promising solution for agro-environmental sustainability by providing biofertilizers, bioprotectants, and biostimulants, in addition to mitigating various types of abiotic stress in plants. This book focuses on plant-microbe interactions; the biodiversity of soil and plant microbiomes; and their role in plant growth and soil health. Accordingly, it will be immensely useful to readers working in the biological sciences, especially microbiologists, biochemists and microbial biotechnologists.

Plant Growth and Health Promoting Bacteria

Author : Dinesh K. Maheshwari
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642136125
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (421 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Growth and Health Promoting Bacteria by : Dinesh K. Maheshwari

Download or read book Plant Growth and Health Promoting Bacteria written by Dinesh K. Maheshwari and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To cope with the increasing problems created by agrochemicals such as plant fertilizers, pesticides and other plant protection agents, biological alternatives have been developed over the past years. These include biopesticides, such as bacteria for the control of plant diseases, and biofertilizer to improve crop productivity and quality. Especially plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are as effective as pure chemicals in terms of plant growth enhancement and disease control, in addition to their ability to manage abiotic and other stresses in plants. The various facets of these groups of bacteria are treated in this Microbiology Monograph, with emphasis on their emergence in agriculture. Further topics are Bacillus species that excrete peptides and lipopeptides with antifungal, antibacterial and surfactant activity, plant-bacteria-environment interactions, mineral-nutrient exchange, nitrogen assimilation, biofilm formation and cold-tolerant microorganisms.