Academic Press Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture

Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture explores their diverse interactions, including the pathogenic and symbiotic relationship which leads to either a decrease or increase in crop productivity. Focusing on these environmentally-friendly approaches, the book explores their potential in changing climatic conditions. It presents the exploration and regulation of beneficial microbes in offering sustainable and alternative solutions to the use of chemicals in agriculture. The beneficial microbes presented here are capable of contributing to nutrient balance, growth regulators, suppressing pathogens, orchestrating immune response and improving crop performance. The book also offers insights into the advancements in DNA technology and bioinformatic approaches which have provided in-depth knowledge about the molecular arsenal involved in mineral uptake, nitrogen fixation, growth promotion and biocontrol attributes. Review Explores the latest science in the area of these beneficial microbes at the genomic, proteomic and metabolomic levels From the Back Cover Plant microbe interactions with the host plant are complex, dynamic and adaptive. Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture explores those diverse types of interaction including the pathogenic and symbiotic relationship which either leads to a decrease or increase in crop productivity. Focusing on these environmentally friendly approaches, the book explores their potential in current changing climatic conditions. As bioprospection of novel or poorly characterised strains is a key factor where the production of bioactive molecules involved in interactions will determine the crop yield, Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture presents the exploration and regulation of beneficial microbes in offering sustainable and alternative solutions to the use of chemicals in agriculture. The beneficial microbes presented here are capable of contributing to nutrient balance, growth regulators, suppressing pathogens, orchestrating immune response and finally improving crop performance. The book also offers insights into the advancements in DNA technology and bioinformatic approaches which have provided in-depth knowledge about the molecular arsenal involved in mineral uptake, nitrogen fixation, growth promotion and biocontrol attributes. Discussing the underlying mechanisms of various beneficial microbes both of fungal and bacterial origin in agriculture, the book highlights the role of biotechnological techniques in the identification and understanding of the tool box of different plant beneficial microbes. Written with the cooperation of leading international experts with a strong background in academia, research, industry or government sector, it will contribute interdisciplinary knowledge and a common resource platform to the researchers and students around the globe. Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture has been written to increase understanding of the role of microbes in varied ecosystems as well as their advanced biotechnological applications. About the Author Dr. Sharma’s work focuses on molecular aspects of plant beneficial microbes. He has published several research papers in journals including International Journal of Biological macromolecules, Frontiers in Microbiology, European Journal of Plant Pathology, Current Microbiology, Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. He is a reviewer in journals of international reputation such as MDPI Pathogens, Molecular Biotechnology, Folia Microbiology, Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, Archive of Microbiology etc. Dr. Vivek Sharma did his PhD from CSIR-Institute of Himalyan Bioresource Technology, Palampur Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Sharma has qualified CSIR-UGC junior Research Fellowship and awarded DST Young Scientist award under Fast Track Scheme. Dr. Sharma was selected for ARO