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Advanced Microbial Techniques in Agriculture, Environment, and Health Management

1st Edition - January 27, 2023

Editors: Satish Chandra Pandey, Veni Pande, Diksha Sati, Mukesh Samant

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Advanced Microbial Techniques in Agriculture, Environment, and Health Management provides current perspectives on the fields of agriculture, the environment and health. This important reference presents recent advancements in applied microbial technology, compiling it in a comprehensive manner and transferring applied microbial technology from laboratory conditions to field level. In 20 chapters, the book focuses on microbial interventions for all-inclusive, cost-effective environmental management tactics while also linking the cumulative microbial services involved in the up-gradation of agriculture, environment and health.

In addition, the book offers detailed information on emerging environmental issues and proposes ways of controlling their consequences using different approaches to treatment.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Beneficial microbes for sustainable agroecosystem
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Beneficial microbes in agriculture
1.3 Beneficial microbes: a key element for sustainable agricultural system
1.4 Rhizosphere: a hot spot of beneficial microbes
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Strategies and implications of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in sustainable agriculture
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and plant interaction
2.3 Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria: mechanisms of action
2.4 Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in abiotic stress remediation
2.5 Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in biotic stress remediation
2.6 Induced systemic resistance
2.7 Commercialization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria-based bioproducts
2.8 Conclusion and future prospects
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3. Role of quorum sensing in plant–microbe interactions
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Quorum sensing in rhizobacterial community colonization
3.3 Quorum sensing and plant disease protection
3.4 Quorum sensing in nitrogen-fixing rhizobia
3.5 Quorum sensing in rhizosphere engineering
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Microbial services for mitigation of biotic and abiotic stresses in plants
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Different types of stresses
4.3 Microbial resources for alleviation of stress in plant
4.4 Microbial effects on crop productivity under stress conditions
4.5 Agricultural application of stress-tolerant microorganisms
4.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Prospects of biotechnology for productive and sustainable agro-environmental growth
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Genetic engineering and sustainable agriculture
5.3 Role of microorganisms in agriculture
5.4 Nanotechnology in agriculture
5.5 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 6. Biofertilizers: a microbial-assisted strategy to improve plant growth and soil health
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 What is a biofertilizer?
6.3 Need for biofertilizers at higher altitudes
6.4 Preparation of biofertilizer: steps and standards
6.5 Types of bioformulations
6.6 Types of biofertilizers
6.7 Mode of biofertilizer application
6.8 Challenges of biofertilizer commercialization
6.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 7. Biocontrol: an efficient solution for sustainable agriculture and food production
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Biological control: types
7.3 Biocontrol and biofertilization with microorganisms for sustainable agriculture
7.4 Examples of biocontrol agents used in agriculture
7.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Impact of environmental pollutants on agriculture and food system
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Remediation for removal of chemical contaminants
8.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Hazardous waste: impact and disposal strategies
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Classification of hazardous wastes
9.3 Impact of hazardous waste
9.4 Methods for identification and monitoring of hazardous waste
9.5 Strategies for hazardous waste management
9.6 Impact of mismanagement: illegal trafficking and poor transportation facility
9.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Bioremediation of heavy metals by soil-dwelling microbes: an environment survival approach
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Sources of heavy metals
10.3 Consequences of heavy metal toxicity on human and plant health
10.4 Techniques for heavy metal removal
10.5 Genes involved in determining resistance against different heavy metals in bacteria
10.6 Factors affecting microbial remediation
10.7 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 11. Omics approaches to pesticide biodegradation for sustainable environment
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Biodegradation
11.3 Parameters affecting biodegradation of pesticides
11.4 Proteomics of pesticide biodegradation
11.5 Molecular basis of pesticide degradation
11.6 Metagenomic analysis
11.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Microbial consortia and their application for environmental sustainability
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Microbial bioremediation of pollutants
12.3 Rhizospheric soil-plant-microbe interactions
12.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13. Recent advances in in silico approaches for removal of environmental pollutants
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 In silico approaches
13.3 In silico approach for toxicity analysis of pollutants
13.4 Molecular docking approach for bioremediation
13.5 Molecular dynamics simulation approach for bioremediation
13.6 Biodegradation pathway prediction
13.7 Metabolic pathway simulation of biodegradation
13.8 Bioremediation using proteomics
13.9 Bioremediation using genomics
13.10 Systems biology methods
13.11 Removal of environmental pollutants through artificial intelligence
13.12 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Significance of nanoscale in macro-scale in various sectors such as agriculture, environment, and human health
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Nanomaterials in agriculture sector
14.3 Nanomaterial in environmental sector
14.4 Negative aspects of nanotechnology
14.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 15. Recent advances in biofilm formation and their role in environmental protection
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Biofilm formation
15.3 Role of biofilms in environmental protection
15.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 16. Antibiotics: action mechanism and modern challenges
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 History, classification, and mechanism of action of different antibiotics
References
Chapter 17. Drug resistance in pathogenic species of Candida
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Epidemiology
17.3 Overview of molecular mechanisms of drug resistance
17.4 Factors facilitating antifungal drug resistance
17.5 Conclusion and future prospects
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Satish Chandra Pandey

Satish Chandra Pandey is a researcher whose area of expertise is microbiology, molecular parasitology and immunology specifically looking at attenuated vaccine and drug target against protozoan parasite Leishmania. He has completed his M.Sc. in Microbiology From G.B.P.U&T Pantnagar U.S Nagar India. He joined Kumaun University a couple of years ago as a Research Assistant at Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, department of Zoology Kumaun University SSJ campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand), India. Currently he is pursuing Ph.D in Biotechnology and also working as a Guest Faculty at department of Zoology Kumaun University SSJ campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand). His Ph.D work is focused on the identification of drug targets and development of live attenuated vaccine against lieshmaniasis. He has published various research articles and book chapters in very high rated international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Zoology Kumaun, University SSJ campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand), India

Veni Pande

Veni Pande is a researcher whose area of specialization is microbiology, molecular biology, bioremediation, biodegradation, plant microbe interaction etc. She has completed her M.Sc. in Microbiology from Kumaun University, Nainital, India. Currently she is pursuing Ph.D. in Biotechnology from same University and also working as a Faculty member at Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, SSJ campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand) India. Her Ph.D. work is focused on biodegradation and bioremediation of toxic industrial dyes. She has published various research articles and book chapters in reputed international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Faculty Member, Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, SSJ campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand), India

Diksha Sati

Diksha Sati is working as a Research scholar at Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, SSJ Campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand), India. She has completed her M.Sc. in Zoology from the same college and is presently pursuing her doctoral studies. Her area of interest is Agricultural Microbiology, Plant growth promotion, Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), Stress tolerance, etc. She has authored various publications in peer-reviewed journals

Affiliations and expertise

Research Scholar, Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, SSJ Campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand), India

Mukesh Samant

Mukesh Samant is an Assistant Professor at Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, SSJ campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand), India. He did his Ph.D. from Division of Parasitology, Central Drug research Institute, Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh) India, He has more than four year of Post-doctoral experience from Laval University, Quebec, Canada with more than 16 years of research experience in the field of Leishmania biology, microbiology, immunology, molecular parasitology, bioremediation, and rhizosphere microbiology. He has published more than 40 research papers in highly reputed international journals. He has reviewed publications for various international journals like Scientific reports, Vaccine, Parasitology, Journal of Immunology, Frontiers in Microbiology etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, SSJ campus, Almora, (Uttarakhand), India