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Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms
- 1st Edition - November 23, 2021
- Editors: E.K. Radhakrishnan, Ajay Kumar, R. Aswani
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 4 7 8 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 4 7 9 - 2
Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms introduces endophytic microorganisms, colonization, diversity and distribution, describes the isolation and identific… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBiocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms introduces endophytic microorganisms, colonization, diversity and distribution, describes the isolation and identification of endophytic microorganisms by traditional cultivation and by next generation sequencing technologies, and covers biocontrol mechanisms, bacterial priming, endophytic based methods, the significance on fungi, and metabolite based formulations. The book concludes with chapters on biofilms, microbiota and safety issues of microorganisms.
The intensive use of chemicals to control these plant pathogens has resulted in negative consequences such as the release of toxic chemicals in the environment, reduced soil fertility and human health problems. Therefore, environmentally-friendly and sustainable replacement of chemical fertilizers or pesticides is highly challenging.
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Colonization, diversity, and distribution of endophytic microbial communities in different parts of plants
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 The rhizosphere as a microbial contributor
- 1.3 Attachment and colonization of endophytes
- 1.4 Mechanisms involved in endophytic colonization
- 1.5 Diversity and distribution of endophytic microbial communities
- 1.6 Future perspective
- References
- Chapter 2. Recent trends in characterization of endophytic microorganisms
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conventional characterization of endophytes
- 2.3 Characterization of endophytes using modern techniques
- 2.4 Conclusion and perspective
- References
- Chapter 3. Biocontrol mechanism of endophytic microorganisms
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Endophytes and its role
- 3.3 Symbiotic relationship between host and endophyte
- 3.4 An overview of endophytes as a biocontrol agent
- 3.5 Mycoparasitic interaction between biocontrol agent and plant pathogens
- 3.6 Antibiosis and secondary metabolite-mediated plant protection
- 3.7 Protection of a plant through the secretion of lytic enzymes
- 3.8 Competition for niche and nutrition
- 3.9 Induction of host resistance by endophytes
- 3.10 Indirect inhibition via siderophore production
- 3.11 Inhibition through phytohormone activity
- 3.12 Conclusion and future perspective
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 4. Antimicrobial metabolites from endophytic microorganisms and its mode of action
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Importance of endophytic microorganisms as biocontrol agents
- 4.3 Endophytic bacteria
- 4.4 Endophytic fungi
- 4.5 Endophytic actinomycetes
- 4.6 Endophytic microorganisms from the plant as a resource of secondary metabolites
- 4.7 Effects of phytopathogens on plant community
- 4.8 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Induction of plant defense response by endophytic microorganisms
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Endophytic microorganisms
- 5.3 Colonization of endophytic microorganisms
- 5.4 Association of endophytes with plants
- 5.5 Identification of endophytic microbial diversity
- 5.6 Mechanisms of endophytic microorganisms in plant disease management
- 5.7 Modulation of plant immune system by endophytic and pathogenic microorganisms
- 5.8 Priming methods and applications of endophytes in agriculture
- 5.9 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 6. Plant disease management through microbiome modulation
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Priority effects in plant microbiome assembly
- 6.3 Core microbiome of plants
- 6.4 Beneficial features of plant microbiome
- 6.5 Plant microbiome as a tool for plant disease management
- 6.6 Modulation of plant microbiome through microbial inoculation
- 6.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 7. Improved designing and development of endophytic bioformulations for plant diseases
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Mechanism deployed by endophytes in plant protection
- 7.3 Techniques for improvement of MBCAs
- 7.4 Formulation procedure
- 7.5 Future prospects
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 8. Novel trends in endophytic applications for plant disease management
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Endophytic microorganisms as biocontrol agents
- 8.3 Biocontrol mechanisms of endophytes
- 8.4 Competition: an eco-friendly reprisal program
- 8.5 Antibiosis: strategy for effective biocontrol
- 8.6 Production of lipopeptides: another mechanism for suppressing pathogens
- 8.7 Production of δ-endotoxins: natural plan for biocontrol
- 8.8 Lytic enzymes: arsenals of natural origin
- 8.9 Siderophore production: indirect mechanism of biocontrol
- 8.10 Induced systemic resistance (ISR): unique reinforcement strategy
- 8.11 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 9. Biocontrol applications of microbial metabolites
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Microbes for biological control
- 9.3 Antifungal metabolites from microbes
- 9.4 Antibacterial metabolites from microbes
- 9.5 Insecticidal and nematicidal metabolites from microbes
- 9.6 Bioformulations for biocontrol activity
- 9.7 Different approaches to enhance the synthesis of microbial secondary metabolites
- 9.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Applications of microbial biosurfactants in biocontrol management
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Biosurfactants
- 10.3 Biosurfactants as antimicrobial and biocontrol agents
- 10.4 Conclusion: challenges and opportunities
- References
- Chapter 11. Microbial biofilms in plant disease management
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Plant growth–promoting bacteria and plant health
- 11.3 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Funding
- References
- Chapter 12. Plant microbiota: a prospect to Edge off postharvest loss
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Postharvest loss
- 12.3 Microbiota
- 12.4 Prospective roles of microbiota in postharvest loss
- 12.5 Mode of action of microbiota in postharvest
- 12.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13. Endophytic microorganisms: utilization as a tool in present and future challenges in agriculture
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Biodiversity and distribution of endophytic microorganism
- 13.3 Plants and associated endophytes
- 13.4 Endophytes in sustainable agriculture
- 13.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Chapter 14. Microbially synthesized nanoparticles: aspect in plant disease management
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Nanoparticles for plant disease control
- 14.3 Bacteriogenic nanoparticles
- 14.4 Mycogenic nanoparticles
- 14.5 Future prospects
- 14.6 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 358
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 23, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323884785
- eBook ISBN: 9780323884792
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E.K. Radhakrishnan
Dr. E.K. Radhakrishnan is currently working as an associate professor at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and as a director at Business innovation and incubation Centre (BIIC.) During his 12 years of research, he has published 143 research publications, 43 book chapters, and 3 review papers. He has edited five books and has several books in progress. He has also been invited to deliver talks at various national and international conferences and seminars. His research areas include plant–microbe interactions, microbial natural products, microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticles, antimicrobial resistance gene prediction, and development of polymer-based nanocomposites with antimicrobial effects for food packaging and medical applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaAK
Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar completed his tenure (2018-2022) as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel and doctoral research from Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India on the theme "Plant microbe interaction". In his research tenures, Dr. Kumar has published more than 235 scientific contributions in the form of research and review articles, books or book chapters with the leading International Journals or Publishers. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management of fruits, Microbial endophytes related with the medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions. Dr. Kumar actively engaged in editing book with the leading publisher like Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, Willey and edited more than 48 books and currently serving as an Associate editor in Frontier in Microbiology, BMC Microbiology and special guest editor in Microorganisms or Plants MDPI, Journal.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, IndiaRA
R. Aswani
R. Aswani has completed her PhD in microbiology at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. After her MSc in microbiology, she completed an MPhil in biosciences and has authored 26 publications, 2 review articles, and 8 book chapters. She edited one book titled Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms, published by Elsevier. Her area of research is the role of microbes in biocontrol mechanisms and induction of plant defense response by plant-associated microorganisms.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scholar, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaRead Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms on ScienceDirect