Biocontrol Agents for Improved Agriculture
- 1st Edition - February 17, 2024
- Latest edition
- Editors: Ajay Kumar, Muhammad Bilal, Gustavo Santoyo, Joginder Singh Panwar
- Language: English
Biocontrol Agents for Improved Agriculture, a volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series, presents both an advanced and current description of the important role of plant an… Read more
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Description
Description
Biocontrol Agents for Improved Agriculture, a volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series, presents both an advanced and current description of the important role of plant and soil microbiome in plant disease management. Including the latest biotechnological interventions for harnessing plant and soil microbiome and their potential in controlling plant pathogen/ disease, as well as the commercialization of biocontrol products and exploration of microbial derived bioactive compounds, this book provides an important reference on the challenges of biocontrol products. Sections explore the bacterial and fungal species successfully applied as plant and soil inoculant for the effective management of plant diseases.
As these microbial biocontrol agents not only suppress the plant disease, but also enhance the growth or agricultural production in sustainable ways, the book focuses on the molecular aspect of plant- pathogen interactions and their biocontrol strategies via the use of plant and soil microbiome. This book is an important reference for those seeking sustainable, safe options for protecting against microbial agricultural loss and environmental damage.
Key features
Key features
- Presents emerging microbial biocontrol strategies for addressing plant pathogens
- Covers production and commercialization of biocontrol products
- Includes accessible, informative illustrations of current trends in microbial biotechnology
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. The expediency of fungi as biocontrol agents for the enhancement of food security
2. Plant growth promoting microorganisms from native plants: an untapped resource of biocontrol and biofertilizer agents
3. Biological control of Plasmopara viticola: where are we now?
4. Biological control of diseases in Theobroma cacao
5. Synergistic mechanisms between plant growth-promoting bacteria and Trichoderma to control plant diseases
6. Genomic mining for the identification of promising mechanisms of bioactivity in biological control agents
7. Production and commercialization of biocontrol products
8. Understanding Trichoderma: between biotechnology and microbial ecology
9. Formulation of microbial biocontrol agents–an industrial perspective
10. Endophytic microbiota in plant disease management
11. Endophytic microorganism as a source of bioactive compounds
12. Plant growth promoting bacteria in food security and plant disease management
13. Bacterial strains used in post-harvest management of fruits
14. Bacterial volatiles application in plant disease management
15. CRISPER/ CAS techniques used in plant disease management
16. The impact of climate change on plant diseases and food security
17. Insects–plants-pathogens: Toxicity, dependence and defense dynamics
18. MicroRNAs in plant insect interaction and insect pest control
19. Ladybirds as an biocontrol agent
20. Endophytes:The Treasure House of Bioactive Compounds with Potential Applications in Sustainable Agriculture and other Sectors
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 19, 2024
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Ajay Kumar
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Muhammad Bilal
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Gustavo Santoyo
Gustavo Santoyo is a Professor of Agrogenomics at the Institute of Chemical and Biological Research, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Mexico. He holds two BSc degrees, one in Biology and the other in Psychology. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Dr. Santoyo conducted postdoctoral studies at the Center for Cancer Research, The National Institutes of Health, USA, and was a visiting professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada. His current research focuses on elucidating plant–soil–microbe interactions and on investigations in agrogenomics. He is a prolific book author/editor and journal reviewer. He serves as a Special Content Editor for Microbiological Research (Elsevier) and as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Plant Sciences (Frontiers), Journal of Advanced Research (Elsevier), and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (Springer). He is a member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences and holds the Nivel III distinction in the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores of Mexico. In 2024, he received the State Award for Science, Technology, and Innovation, granted by the Government of the State of Michoacán.
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Joginder Singh Panwar
Joginder Singh Panwar is a Professor in the Department of Botany at Nagaland University, Lumami, India. His previous appointments include a professorship at the School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, and a Young Scientist position at the Microbial Biotechnology and Biofertilizer Laboratory at Jai Narain Vyas University, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. He is an active member of several scientific societies, including the Association of Microbiologists of India and the European Federation of Biotechnology. Dr. Singh has an extensive publication record across books and journals, and he also regularly serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious international journals He has published extensively with Elsevier and Springer both in journals and books. He serves as a reviewer for many prestigious journals. He actively participates and presents at national and international scientific conferences and events.