Overview
Emphasizes on the applied aspects of plant-microbe interactions
Defines how plant-microbe interactions can be exploited for the sustainable development of agro-ecosystems
Describes how future formulations be designed and developed Elaborates how we can exploit plant-microbe interactions to reclaim waste lands and combat biotic and abiotic stresses Contains renowned contributors from around the globe
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Plants form mutualistic association with various microorganisms, particularly in the rhizosphere region. The association benefits both the partners in a number of ways. A single plant can support the growth of diverse microbes and in reciprocation these microbes help the plant in several ways. A great deal of knowledge is now available on the mechanisms of action of plant growth promoting microbes in forming association with their partner plant and benefitting it. With ever increasing population and to achieve food security it has become utmost necessary to utilize these friendly microbes to enhance the crop yield and quality in an ecofriendly and sustainable manner. We already know about the huge negative impact of chemicals used in agriculture on the humans and the ecosystems as whole. ‘Plant Microbes Symbiosis – Applied Facets’ provides a comprehensive knowledge on practical, functional and purposeful utility of plant-microbe interactions. The book reviews the utilization of beneficial microbes for crop yield enhancement and protection against diseases caused by phytopathogens and nutrient deficiencies. The tome also reviews the utility of plant growth promoting microbes in helping the plants to deal with abiotic stresses imposed by climate change and anthropogenic activities. The book showcases how plant-microbe interactions are or can be utilized for reclamation of stressed soils and degradation of pollutants in a most effective and environment friendly manner. It also ascertains the reasons for the below par performance of the microbial based inoculants. The utilization of biotechnological tools for development of next generation bioformulations to combat the new challenges and overcome past hurdles has been discussed. This wonderful association between plants and microbes if used properly will not only enhance the crop yields and reclaim barren lands but also make our planet a better place to live on for all of its habitants.
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Book Title: Plant Microbes Symbiosis: Applied Facets
Editors: Naveen Kumar Arora
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2068-8
Publisher: Springer New Delhi
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer India 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-81-322-2067-1Published: 07 November 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-81-322-3520-0Published: 22 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-81-322-2068-8Published: 30 October 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 381
Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 30 illustrations in colour
Topics: Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Bacteriology, Biodiversity