Bacterial Secondary Metabolites

Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystem

1st Edition - October 12, 2023
Editors: Kamel A Abd-Elsalam, Heba I. Mohamed
Language: English
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Bacterial 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.

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

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Kamel A Abd-Elsalam

Heba I. Mohamed