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Bacterial Secondary Metabolites
Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystem
- 1st Edition - October 12, 2023
- Editors: Kamel A Abd-Elsalam, Heba I. Mohamed
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 2 5 1 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 2 5 2 - 1
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Request a sales quoteBacterial Secondary Metabolites: Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystem presents the structure, properties, and biotechnological applications of bacterial metabolites and their upcoming industrial, pharmaceutical, antimicrobial, and anticancer applications. Chapters cover topics such as the use of lactic acid bacteria as an antifungal and antibacterial agent, bacterial siderophores structure and potential applications, and the role of cyanobacteria metabolites in disease management, amongst others. Plant and agri-food environmental scientists and researchers, graduate, and post-graduate students in related fields will benefit from this reference book which is published as part of the Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection series.
- Explores how research might lead to the production of new bio-based commercial solutions to tackle global agricultural and human diseases
- Contains extensive information to understand the intricate processes of cryptic genes and their relationship to the synthesis of bioactive chemicals
- Provides in-depth insights into microbial biotechnology, namely secondary metabolites
Plant and agri-food environmental scientists and researchers, graduate and post-graduate students in related fields
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Series preface
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Synthesis and application of bacterial secondary metabolites in agroecosystems: a note from the editors
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Bacterial bioactive compounds
- 1.3 PGPB as multipotent bioagents
- 1.4 Effect of PGPR on plant growth promotion
- 1.5 PGPR-mediated plant growth promotion of stressed crops
- 1.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2. Bacterial exopolysaccharides for heavy metals and toxic dye removal: biosynthesis, mechanism, and remediation strategies
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Biosynthesis
- 2.3 Mechanism
- 2.4 Factors affecting biosorption
- 2.5 Remediation strategies
- 2.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Overview of secondary metabolites in cyanobacteria: a potential source of plant growth-promoting and abiotic stress resistance
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Secondary metabolites in cyanobacteria
- 3.3 Crop production effects of cyanobacteria and their extracts
- 3.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and their applications and role in the management of soilborne diseases
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
- 4.3 PGPR secondary metabolics
- 4.4 Role of PGPR in enhancing soil fertility
- 4.5 Role of PGPR in soilborne diseases
- 4.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Microbial extracellular polymeric substance: function and role against environmental stress
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Microbial exopolysaccharides—a potent tool for sustainable agricultural practices
- 5.3 Structural diversity of microbial exopolysaccharides
- 5.4 Role of microbial exopolysaccharide in ameliorating biotic–abiotic stress in plants
- 5.5 Functions of microbial exopolysaccharide
- 5.6 Endophytic exopolysaccharide as potent therapeutics
- 5.7 Lactic acid bacteria polysaccharides and their multidimensional utility
- 5.8 Algal polysaccharides and their utility
- 5.9 Conclusions and prospects
- References
- Chapter 6. Secondary metabolites from lactic acid bacteria as a source of antifungal and antimycotoxigenic agents
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Antifungal compounds produced by lactic acid bacteria
- 6.3 Detoxification of mycotoxin by lactic acid bacteria
- 6.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. Secondary metabolites and biological compounds of actinomycetes and their applications
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Secondary metabolites and actinobacteria
- 7.3 Polyketides and nonribosomal polypeptides
- 7.4 Antibiotics
- 7.5 Anticancer sources
- 7.6 Antioxidant sources
- 7.7 Biosurfactant agents
- 7.8 Pigmentation sources
- 7.9 Bioremediation agents
- 7.10 Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation
- 7.11 Actinobacteria as the source of industrial enzymes
- 7.12 Effect of actinomycetes on the growth of plants
- 7.13 Usage of actinomycetes to plant pathogens, insects, nematodes
- 7.14 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. ACC deaminase produced by PGPB and their role in stress management
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Plants survival in environmental stresses
- 8.3 ACC deaminase
- 8.4 Production of ACC in plants by PGPB
- 8.5 Role of ACC deaminase produced by PGPB under different abiotic stresses
- 8.6 Mitigation of heat stress through PGPB-produced ACC deaminase
- 8.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Structure and potential applications of bacterial siderophores
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Bacteria and siderophores
- 9.3 Classification based on the structure
- 9.4 Structure and affinity toward iron
- 9.5 Regulation of other biomolecules
- 9.6 Siderophores production by bacteria
- 9.7 Siderophore production and extraction
- 9.8 Applications of bacterial siderophores
- 9.9 Future trends
- 9.10 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Volatile organic compound produced by bacteria: characterization and application
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Volatile organic compounds generalities
- 10.3 Biosynthesis of volatile compounds
- 10.4 Semiochemicals: volatile organic compounds and arthropods
- 10.5 Bacterial volatile organic compounds
- 10.6 Volatile organic compounds-mediated microorganism–microorganism interaction volatile organic compounds
- 10.7 Application of volatile organic compound against abiotic or biotic stress
- 10.8 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 11. Bacterial lipases: biotechnological and industrial applications
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Source of lipase enzyme
- 11.3 Mechanism of lipolysis by lipases
- 11.4 Substrate specificity of bacterial enzyme lipase
- 11.5 Isolation of lipolytic bacteria from soil and lipase enzyme
- 11.6 Basic character of lipases and its purification
- 11.7 Applications of lipases
- 11.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12. Role of Pseudomonas fluorescens secondary metabolites in agroecosystem applications
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Pseudomonas fluorescens—taxonomy
- 12.3 Pseudomonas fluorescens used in agriculture
- 12.4 Pseudomonas fluorescens as growth promoters
- 12.5 Importance of Pseudomonas against abiotic stresses
- 12.6 Importance of Pseudomonas and their metabolites in biological control
- 12.7 Pseudomonas fluorescens as a producer of siderophores
- 12.8 Challenges and future trends
- 12.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13. Microbial extracellular polymeric substance and impacts on soil aggregation
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Extracellular polymeric substances
- 13.3 Types of extracellular polymeric substances
- 13.4 Role of EPS in improving the natural environment
- 13.5 Soil aggregation
- 13.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Bacillus secondary metabolites and their applications in agriculture
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Main classes of secondary metabolites produced from Bacillus sp
- 14.3 Bioactive compounds of Bacillus sp.
- 14.4 Role of Bacillus sp. as biological control agents
- 14.5 Mechanisms of biological control
- 14.6 Importance of Bacillus sp. toward managing weeds
- 14.7 Role of Bacillus sp. on insect pest management
- 14.8 Classification and nomenclature of Bacillus thuringiensis
- 14.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Secondary metabolites from Serratia sp. and their applications
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Secondary metabolites production from Serratia
- 15.3 Future perspective and conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16. Bacterial pigments and their applications
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 History of bacterial pigments
- 16.3 Naturally occurring bacterial colorants
- 16.4 Types and advantages of bacterial pigments
- 16.5 Therapeutic utilization of bacterial applications
- 16.6 Common applications of bacterial pigments in different fields
- 16.7 Role of bacterial pigments in agriculture and environmental stress
- 16.8 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 17. Beneficial traits of crop-associated rhizobacteria toward plant growth promotion, biofertilization, and nutrient enhancement of harvested agro-products
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Contribution to the microbial diversity of the rhizosphere
- 17.3 Biofertilization mechanisms
- 17.4 Resistance to abiotic stress
- 17.5 Biocontrol and plant protection
- 17.6 Effect of bacterial biofertilizers on the nutritional quality and bioactive compounds of harvested products
- 17.7 Conclusion and prospects
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- Chapter 18. Bacterial enzymes and their application in agroecology
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Enzymes
- 18.3 Application of bacterial enzymes in agroecology
- 18.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 19. Secondary metabolites from marine epiphytic bacteria against plant pathogens
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Host range for associated marine bacteria
- 19.3 Secondary metabolite production by marine epiphytic bacteria
- 19.4 Methods for extraction of secondary metabolites
- 19.5 Major structural classes of SMs
- 19.6 Secondary metabolites producing bacterial phyla
- 19.7 Secondary metabolite–pathogen interaction
- 19.8 Role of marine epiphytic bacteria against biotic stress
- 19.9 Conclusion and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 20. Methodologies for identification, purification, and characterization of bacterial secondary metabolites
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Methodologies for identification of bacterial secondary metabolites
- 20.3 Methodologies for purification of bacterial secondary metabolites
- 20.4 Methodologies for characterization of bacterial secondary metabolites
- 20.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 21. Bacterial secondary metabolites: recent advances and agricultural applications
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Bioactive ingredients
- 21.3 Role of bioactive gradients in nanotechnology
- 21.4 Different types of bioactive compound-derived nanoparticles
- 21.5 Enzymes
- 21.6 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 448
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 12, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323952514
- eBook ISBN: 9780323952521
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Kamel A Abd-Elsalam
Prof. Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Ph.D., is currently a research professor at the Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza. Kamel earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology from Christian Alberchts University of Kiel (Germany) and Suez Canal University (Egypt). Dr. Kamel’s research interests include developing, improving, and deploying plant biosecurity diagnostic tools; understanding and exploiting fungal pathogen genomes; and developing eco-friendly hybrid nanomaterials for controlling toxicogenic fungi, plant diseases, and agroecosystems applications. He published 20 books related to nano-biotechnology applications in agriculture and plant protection. Since 2019, he has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Elsevier book series “Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection.” He also serves as the Series Editor of the Elsevier book series “Genome Modified Plants and Microbes in Food and Agriculture.”
Affiliations and expertise
Molecular Plant Pathologist, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EgyptHM
Heba I. Mohamed
Heba I. Mohamed is Professor of Plant Physiology in the Department of Biological and Geological
Sciences Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Her research interests include biotic and abiotic stresses, plant biochemistry, use of eco-friendly compounds to alleviate plant stress, plant secondary metabolites, and genetic differences between different genotypes.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Plant Physiology, Biological and Geological Sciences Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EgyptRead Bacterial Secondary Metabolites on ScienceDirect