Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture

Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture explores the use of beneficial microorganisms as an alternative to current synthetic plant protection strategies, highlighting renewable raw substrates and recent biotechnological techniques for the mass production of biosurfactants. It also emphasizes the potential of biosurfactants to manage mycotoxins, microorganisms, and zoonotic diseases in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture delves into the exploration of utilizing beneficial microorganisms as a viable alternative to conventional synthetic plant protection strategies. The book underscores the significance of renewable raw substrates, such as agro-industrial waste, as a dependable and cost-effective technology for the large-scale production of biosurfactants. It emphasizes the formulation of biosurfactants through a full-factorial design, scientometric assessment, and mathematical modeling to enhance production processes. Additionally, the book delves into recent biotechnological techniques, such as functional metagenomics, which aid in the molecular characterization of novel biosurfactants with multifunctional activities primarily derived from uncultured and unexploited microbes present in the soil biosphere.

This comprehensive text identifies potential modes of action by which nutrients are typically released to plants through the formation of metal-biosurfactant complexes. It also presents recent research findings on the utilization of biosurfactants for the management of mycotoxins and microorganisms, both in field and greenhouse settings. Furthermore, the book highlights the application of biosurfactants as potent antibiotics for the treatment of various zoonotic diseases and in animal husbandry.

By presenting a comprehensive overview of the applications of biosurfactants in agriculture, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field. It provides valuable insights into the potential of biosurfactants as sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plant protection methods, while also offering opportunities for further research and development in this rapidly evolving area.

Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128229217