Microbial Biocontrol: Sustainable Agriculture and Phytopathogen Management: Volume 1

The first volume of a two-volume work explores the manifold applications of beneficial microbes and microbiomes in plant growth promotion, crop resilience, and phytopathogen control through microbial antagonists. It also provides insights into latest technologies like biopriming and rhizosphere inoculation. The book highlights the benefits of microorganisms in crop growth, stress tolerance, and post-harvest management, and discusses novel tools like CRISPR/Cas9 and microbe-derived nanoparticles. It emphasizes the need for sustainable agriculture to meet global food production demands and addresses researchers in academia and agriculture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 369 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive two-volume work delves into the diverse applications of beneficial microbes and microbiomes in promoting plant growth, enhancing crop resilience, and controlling phytopathogens through microbial antagonism. It provides in-depth insights into cutting-edge technologies like seed biopriming and rhizosphere microorganisms inoculation, offering valuable strategies for sustainable agriculture.

The book explores the intricate mechanisms of plant-microbe interactions and highlights the potential of microbes to replace chemical fertilizers and pesticides in biocontrol and management of plant pathogens. It covers various groups of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and the complex interplay of entire microbiomes. The book examines their specific benefits in crop growth promotion, improving plant tolerance against biotic and abiotic stress, and facilitating post-harvest management of various plant diseases.

Furthermore, the book discusses novel tools such as CRISPR/Cas9 and microbe-derived nanoparticles, alongside the legal aspects of biocontrol applications. Recognizing the pressing challenges posed by the rising global population and changing climatic conditions, the book presents microbial biocontrol as a solution to sustainable agriculture, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

By presenting a holistic approach to microbial applications in agriculture, this two-volume work serves as a valuable resource for agronomists, farmers, researchers, and policymakers seeking to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the field.

Weight: 735g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030875114
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022