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Ecology and Evolution of Rhizobia

Principles and Applications

  • Reviews the background of rhizobial ecology and evolution
  • Presents effective protocols used in studies on rhizobial ecology and evolution
  • Provides a valuable one-stop resource for those new to the field of rhizobial diversity and established research groups alike

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. General Description of Rhizobia

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
  3. Diversity and Evolution of Rhizobia

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 21-21
    2. History of Rhizobial Taxonomy

      • En Tao Wang, J. Peter W. Young
      Pages 23-39
    3. Current Systematics of Rhizobia

      • En Tao Wang
      Pages 41-102
    4. Genomics and Evolution of Rhizobia

      • Chang Fu Tian, J. Peter W. Young
      Pages 103-119
  4. Diversity and Evolution of Rhizobial Symbiosis Genes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 121-121
    2. Symbiosis Genes: Organisation and Diversity

      • En Tao Wang, J. Peter W. Young
      Pages 123-144
    3. Evolution of Symbiosis Genes: Vertical and Horizontal Gene Transfer

      • Chang Fu Tian, J. Peter W. Young
      Pages 145-152
  5. Interaction of Rhizobia, Environments and Legumes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 179-179
    2. Geographical Distribution of Rhizobia

      • Wen Feng Chen
      Pages 181-209
  6. Agricultural Applications of Rhizobia and Other PGPR

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 219-219
    2. Usage of Rhizobial Inoculants in Agriculture

      • Wen Feng Chen
      Pages 221-247
  7. Technology and Methods

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 249-249

About this book

This book reviews the history and development of rhizobial ecology (diversity, function and interactions with the biotic and abiotic environments), evolution (genome diversification, systematics of symbiotic genes) and application. Further, it describes the new concept of rhizobia, the latest systematic methods, biogeographic study methods, and genomic studies to identify the interactions between rhizobia, legumes and environments. To enable readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of rhizobial biogeography, the book provides effective protocols for the selection and application of high-efficiency rhizobial inoculants. In addition, it presents standard and modern methods used in studies on rhizobial ecology and evolution in dedicated appendices, making it a unique and valuable handbook for researchers.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Departamento de Microbiología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

    En Tao Wang

  • State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Beijing, China

    Chang Fu Tian, Wen Feng Chen, Wen Xin Chen

  • Department of Biology, University of York, York, UK

    J. Peter W. Young

About the authors

Dr. Wen Xin Chen, Dr. Wen Feng Chen and Dr. Chang Fu Tian currently work at the College of Biological Sciences and Rhizobium Research Center, China Agricultural University. Dr. Wen Xin Chen was elected into the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2001. Dr. Wen Xin Chen and Dr. Chang Fu Tian are members of the ICSP Subcommittee on the Taxonomy of Rhizobia and Agrobacteria.

Dr. En Tao Wang works at the Departamento de Microbiología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico.

Dr. J Peter W Young is an Emeritus Professor of Molecular Ecology at the University of York. He is the Chairman of the ICSP Subcommittee on the Taxonomy of Rhizobia and Agrobacteria.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Ecology and Evolution of Rhizobia

  • Book Subtitle: Principles and Applications

  • Authors: En Tao Wang, Chang Fu Tian, Wen Feng Chen, J. Peter W. Young, Wen Xin Chen

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9555-1

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-32-9554-4Published: 28 November 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-32-9557-5Published: 28 November 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-32-9555-1Published: 19 November 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 273

  • Number of Illustrations: 15 b/w illustrations, 26 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Plant Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Soil Science & Conservation

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eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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