Antifungal Metabolites of Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture

Antifungal Metabolites of Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture is a book that focuses on plant health in agro-ecosystems of various economically important cash and food crops, promoting sustainable agriculture through the use of organic tools and strategies. It discusses the diversity of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and their interactions with host plants, as well as the application of bioactive natural products against pathogenic fungi to control disease sustainably. The book also covers bovine-based formulations used for sustainable production and nutritional security through horticultural crops, addressing the problems of malnutrition and under-nutrition encountered by small and marginal farmers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 28 August 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Fungal metabolites produced by rhizobacteria have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential to promote sustainable agriculture. These compounds, known as antifungal metabolites, play a crucial role in enhancing plant health within agro-ecosystems, particularly in economically important cash and food crops. By promoting sustainable agriculture, the focus of Antifungal Metabolites of Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture is on improving plant growth and yield.

In a natural environment, the interactions between plants and phytopathogenic fungi are complex, and survival necessitates the development of resistance to plant diseases. The diversity of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) is influenced by the nature of root exudates and soil conditions that affect their interaction with host plants. Novel strategies, such as applying bioactive natural products against pathogenic fungi, are required to control diseases sustainably.

Various classes of secondary metabolites, including lipopeptides, macrolides, alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenolics, are produced by microorganisms and plants. These compounds possess strong antifungal properties and can effectively control plant diseases both in vitro and in vivo. The modes of action of some potential antifungal secondary metabolites against pathogenic fungi are also discussed.

Eco-friendly fungal species and their metabolites are excellent agents used for regulating various fungal and bacterial phytopathogens. They have tremendous potential for other applications, such as enhancing plant tolerance to stress. Additionally, Antifungal Metabolites of Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture covers bovine-based formulations used for sustainable production and nutritional security through horticultural crops. By addressing the problems associated with malnutrition and under-nutrition encountered by small and marginal farmers, as well as by families facing resource constraints, these techniques can contribute to improving food security and well-being.

In conclusion, antifungal metabolites produced by rhizobacteria have emerged as a key organic tool for promoting sustainable agriculture. By enhancing plant health, controlling plant diseases, and addressing malnutrition and under-nutrition, these compounds have the potential to improve food security and well-being for communities worldwide. Further research and development in this field are necessary to fully harness the potential of these compounds and promote sustainable agriculture practices.

Weight: 764g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031048043
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022