Overview
- Addresses the role of microorganisms in coping with changing climate and biodegradation of waste, as well as their mechanisms of action, in a single book
- Includes contributions by reputed national and international scientists to bridge the knowledge gap
- Discusses the role of microorganisms in connection with climate change mitigation strategies based on agriculturally beneficial microorganisms
Part of the book series: Microorganisms for Sustainability (MICRO, volume 7)
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About this book
This book explores basic and applied aspects of microorganisms, which have a unique ability to cope with abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity and changing climate, as well as biodegrader microorganisms and their functional roles. Further, readers will find detailed information on all aspects that are required to make a microbe “agriculturally beneficial.”
The book’s primary focus is on microbes that are essentially “hidden miniature packages of nature” that influence agro-ecosystems. Inviting papers by prominent national and international scientists working in the field of agricultural microbiology, it addresses the biogdegrader group of microbial inoculants. Each chapter covers the respective mechanism of action and recent advances in agricultural microbiology. In addition, the book especially highlights innovations involving agriculturally beneficial microorganisms, including strategies for coping with a changing climate, and methods for developing microbial inoculants and promoting climate-smart agriculture.
The information presented here is based on the authors’ extensive experience in the subject area, gathered in the course of their careers in the field of agricultural microbiology. The book offers a valuable resource for all readers who are actively involved in research on agriculturally beneficial microorganisms. In addition, it will help prepare readers for the future challenges that climate change will pose for agriculture and will help to bridge the current gaps between different scientific communities.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Dr Deepak G Panpatte is a Research Scholar working for the past 7 years. His research interests include agriculturally beneficial microorganism viz biofertilizers, biopesticides and biodegraders. Done pioneering work for development of fortified biocontrol bacterial consortium with phyto-extracts for management of phytopathogenic nematodes and fungi. He has received 2 awards for presentation of research outcomes in International conferences and Rastiya Gaurav Award for outstanding contribution. His publication profile includes, 12 research papers, 4 book chapter with springer publishing house, 1 practical manual, 24 popular articles and 2 editorial pages.
Dr Yogeshvari K Jhala is an Assistant professor having 10 years of teaching and research experience. Her field of interest is agriculturally beneficial microorganisms viz biofertilizers, biopesticides and biodegraders. She had world over first time isolated 5 unique strains of methanotrophic bacteria. For her outstanding research work of methanotrophic bacteria she was honoured with All India Best Research Award. Her publications includes 15 research papers, 6 book chapters, 2 teaching manuals, 18 popular articles, 2 editorial pages.
Prof. Rajababu V. Vyas, M. Sc. (Micro), Ph D., serving as Research Scientist & Head, Dept. of Agril. Microbiology, AAU, Anand. Working on Agriculturally beneficial microorganisms on isolation and characterization, development of mass production technique, laboratory and field testing of biofertilizers for crop production, developed native microbial agents for biological control of insect pests and plant parasitic nematodes for crop protection and PGPR for bioremediation of methane and agro-waste, to support organic farming approach, since 31 years. Publication assortment includes research publications 112; review papers 2; books and manuals 4; training manuals 5; book chapters 8, two in CAB internationaland Michigan State University Press, USA publications. Recipient of six prestigious awards. Instrumental for technology patenting, commercialization, licensing and services.
Ms. Shelat is a professor and award winning researcher at Anand Agricultural University, Anand , India . She has professional skill of 33 years in the field of Agriculturally advantageous microbes chiefly bio fertilizers, bio degraders and microbial pesticides. Her contribution in society is development and dissemination of Liquid Biofertilizer Technology for the benefit of farming community. Written books (2) and book chapter (5) published more than 35 research papers in national as well as international journals.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Microorganisms for Green Revolution
Book Subtitle: Volume 2 : Microbes for Sustainable Agro-ecosystem
Editors: Deepak G. Panpatte, Yogeshvari K. Jhala, Harsha N. Shelat, Rajababu V. Vyas
Series Title: Microorganisms for Sustainability
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7146-1
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-7145-4Published: 01 February 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5593-6Published: 15 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-7146-1Published: 24 January 2018
Series ISSN: 2512-1901
Series E-ISSN: 2512-1898
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 252
Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 27 illustrations in colour
Topics: Agriculture, Microbial Ecology, Sustainable Development, Soil Science & Conservation, Oxidative Stress