Overview
- Discusses the different roles of Trichoderma as biopesticides, biofertilizers, growth stimulating agent and in management of agricultural wastes
- Compiles insights from various omics studies to visualize different networks and pathways of communication in Trichoderma
- Describes in details the host pathogen interaction between plant roots and Trichoderma
Part of the book series: Rhizosphere Biology (RHBIO)
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book compiles the latest research in the area of Trichoderma Rhizosphere Biology. It covers topics such as microbial interaction, crosstalk between plants and microbes, interactions with abiotic and biotic factors, and advances in biocontrol agents, biofertilizers and biostimulants. The respective chapters describe innovative ways of adapting fungal communities to improve their survival in highly dynamic environments and agroecosystems. In closing, the book discusses the use of Trichoderma as a bio-growth enhancer and biostimulant for organic agriculture.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Dr. Anil K. Sharma is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, CBSH G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. After completing his post-doctoral studies at GSU, Louisiana, USA, he served as a Visiting Scientist at the University of Basel, Switzerland; and at the University of Helsinki, Lathi, Finland. Prof. Sharma has extensive research and teaching experience, holds two patents (in plant biology and microbiology, respectively), and has received a number of prestigious grants. He has published more than 60 research articles and 30 review articles.
Prof. Pratibha Sharma is an ICAR Emeritus Scientist and former Principal Scientist and Professor at the Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Her major area of research concerns biological control agents, especially Trichoderma, Metarhizium, Beauveria and Pseudomonas and their use in IPM and IDM for various crop systems. Prof. Sharma has more than 100 peer-reviewed research papers in national and international journals, as well as a patent on Trichoderma, to her credit. Having received several awards from professional societies, Prof. Sharma is currently working on the application of Trichoderma harzianum and Metarhizium anisopilae to combat major pests impacting groundnut and cumin.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Trichoderma
Book Subtitle: Host Pathogen Interactions and Applications
Editors: Anil K. Sharma, Pratibha Sharma
Series Title: Rhizosphere Biology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3321-1
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-3320-4Published: 16 June 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-3323-5Published: 16 June 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-3321-1Published: 15 June 2020
Series ISSN: 2523-8442
Series E-ISSN: 2523-8450
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 319
Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations, 20 illustrations in colour
Topics: Mycology, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology, Microbial Ecology