Plant Microbiome for Plant Productivity and Sustainable Agriculture

This edited book provides comprehensive information on conventional and high throughput techniques and technologies used to study the plant microbial interface for agricultural research and enhancing plant productivity. It covers recent advances in the isolation and testing of microbiota inhabiting different parts of plants, exploring both conventional methods and high throughput technologies. The book is of interest to teachers, researchers, microbiologists, plant and environmental scientists, and students in agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 438 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This edited book provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on conventional and high-throughput techniques and technologies used to study the plant microbial interface for agricultural research and enhancing plant productivity. Plant microbiota play a crucial role in promoting plant growth and agricultural productivity, and they are considered sustainable green technologies for improving agricultural output in changing environmental conditions.

The book covers recent advancements in the understanding of plant-associated microbiota and their ecological interactions. It discusses various methods for isolating and testing microbiota from different parts of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and seeds. The book explores both conventional approaches and the most recently recognized high-throughput technologies, which are essential for developing productive agroecosystems to meet the growing global population.

This book is of interest to a wide range of professionals, including teachers, researchers, microbiologists, plant and environmental scientists, and those involved in environmental stewardship worldwide. It serves as an additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students in agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences and policy. The book provides valuable insights into the plant microbial interface and its potential applications in agriculture and environmental management.

Weight: 846g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811950285
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023