Microbial Inoculants
Recent Progress and Applications
- 1st Edition - May 26, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Vijay Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Michel R Zambrano Passarini, Shobhika Parmar, Vipin Kumar Singh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 0 4 3 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 0 4 4 - 8
In the recent past, beneficial microorganisms have been sustainably used in agriculture as a safe, economic, and effective alternative to chemical fertilizers or pesticides. These… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIn the recent past, beneficial microorganisms have been sustainably used in agriculture as a safe, economic, and effective alternative to chemical fertilizers or pesticides. These beneficial microbes, including bacteria, actinomycetes, and yeast, were efficiently applied in soil, seeds, fruits, or plants as inoculants, to achieve the optimum agricultural yield.
An efficient delivery method or enhanced shelf life of microbial inoculants in the soil or seed is still a matter of concern. The response of local genetic or ecological factors, after microbial applications, are also unknown and less studied. Therefore, Microbial Inoculants: Recent Progress and Applications fulfills the need to explore and learn about an efficient delivery mechanism, selection of microbial strain as inoculants, and related technological advances, for the efficient and productive use of microbial inoculants. Moreover, factors like methods of formulation, interaction between host plant and microbe, impact of inoculation on the metabolomics of plants, the effect of microbial inoculants on soil dynamics, proteomics approach of plant-microbe interaction, as well as the registration and regulation process of bio inoculants for commercial production are described in 16 chapters by the leading academicians and researchers from different parts of the world.
An efficient delivery method or enhanced shelf life of microbial inoculants in the soil or seed is still a matter of concern. The response of local genetic or ecological factors, after microbial applications, are also unknown and less studied. Therefore, Microbial Inoculants: Recent Progress and Applications fulfills the need to explore and learn about an efficient delivery mechanism, selection of microbial strain as inoculants, and related technological advances, for the efficient and productive use of microbial inoculants. Moreover, factors like methods of formulation, interaction between host plant and microbe, impact of inoculation on the metabolomics of plants, the effect of microbial inoculants on soil dynamics, proteomics approach of plant-microbe interaction, as well as the registration and regulation process of bio inoculants for commercial production are described in 16 chapters by the leading academicians and researchers from different parts of the world.
- Sums up the latest approaches and advancements in the field of microbial inoculants in microbial formulations and applications.
- Proofs the potential development and applications of microbial inoculants as an alternative to chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.
- Shows the impact of microbial inoculants on microbial dynamics, bioavailability and abiotic stress mitigation.
- Gives insights on emerging challenges with the commercialization of microbial formulations, technology patenting and legal perspectives.
Researchers in microbial biotechnology in both academy and corporate settings, graduate students on related subjects, Microbiologists, plant pathologists, agronomists, molecular biologists, pharmacologist and related researchers, who want to work in the field of sustainable agriculture
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Microbial inoculants: Recent progress in formulations and methods of application
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Inoculant characterization
- 1.3: Inoculation techniques
- 1.4: Formulation technologies
- 1.5: Formulations of inoculants
- 1.6: Role of formulation in microbial community
- 1.7: Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 2: Application of microbial inoculants as an alternative to chemical products for decomposition of organic wastes
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Potential benefits of microbe-mediated compost as farm inputs
- 2.3: Agrowaste biodecomposition
- 2.4: Microbial inoculants: Their diversity and potential use in long-term crop production
- 2.5: Different forms of biofertilizers
- 2.6: N-fixing biofertilizers
- 2.7: Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria)
- 2.8: Phosphate-solubilizing and phosphate-mobilizing biofertilizers
- 2.9: Mycorrhizal fungi
- 2.10: VAM fungi (Endomycorrhiza)
- 2.11: Potassium-solubilizing and potassium-mobilizing biofertilizers
- 2.12: Sulfur-oxidizing biofertilizers
- 2.13: Zinc biofertilizers
- 2.14: Rhizobacteria that promote plant growth (PGPR)
- 2.15: The role of decomposers in soil fertility
- References
- Chapter 3: Microbial inoculants and their potential application in salinity management
- Abstract
- 3.1: Soil salinity: General aspects
- 3.2: Plant and soil microbiota responses to salinity
- 3.3: Rhizobial inoculants
- 3.4: Plant growth-promoting bacterial inoculants
- 3.5: Mycorrhizal inoculants
- 3.6: Dark septate endophytic fungal inoculants
- 3.7: Final remarks and prospects
- References
- Chapter 4: Metal-tolerant microbial inoculants for improved phytoextraction
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Phytoextraction: Its mechanism
- 4.3: Phytoextraction of metals and soil microorganisms
- 4.4: Improving plants for phytoremediation
- 4.5: Heavy metal accumulator plants
- 4.6: High-capacity hyperaccumulators
- 4.7: High biomass of crops
- 4.8: Endophytes and phytoextraction
- 4.9: The biochemical mechanism of accumulators
- 4.10: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 5: Seed priming with microbial inoculants for enhanced crop yield
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Role of seed priming methods in agricultural advances and farming practices
- 5.3: Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs)
- 5.4: Application of PGPMs as inoculants in seed priming
- 5.5: Enhancement of plant growth, disease control, and yield through seed priming techniques
- 5.6: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 6: Organic waste decomposition by microbial inoculants as an effective tool for environmental management
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Aerobic composting
- 6.3: Anaerobic composting
- 6.4: Vermicomposting
- 6.5: Conditions required for composting
- 6.6: Different types of composting methods
- 6.7: Microbes in composting
- 6.8: Role of microorganisms in composting
- 6.9: Relation of C:N ratio and temperature
- 6.10: Bacteria
- 6.11: Fungi
- 6.12: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7: Microbial inoculants for the management of herbicide toxicity in plants
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Herbicide toxicity in plants
- 7.3: Microbial inoculants
- 7.4: Management of herbicide toxicity caused by microbial inoculants
- 7.5: Microbial inoculants and the indigenous soil microbial community for the management of herbicide toxicity
- 7.6: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8: Immobilization of microbial inoculants for improving soil nutrient bioavailability
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Beneficial microorganisms
- 8.3: Immobilization techniques
- 8.4: Materials as carriers in crop production
- 8.5: Commercial inoculants
- 8.6: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9: Plant growth-promoting microbes and nanoparticles: Biotechnological potential in agrobiological systems
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Plant growth-promoting microbes: Endophytes and Rhizobacteria
- 9.3: Nanotechnology in agriculture
- 9.4: Nanomaterials and plant growth-promoting bacteria
- 9.5: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 10: Potential of microbial inoculants for the management of agricultural soils contaminated by recalcitrant compounds
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Bioinoculants in pesticide decontamination
- 10.3: Bioinoculants in microplastic decontamination
- 10.4: Bioinoculants in industrial and urban waste decontamination
- 10.5: Bioinoculants in hydrocarbon decontamination
- 10.6: Future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 11: Tropical biomes as microbial sources for efficient biocatalysts to environmental purposes
- Abstract
- 11.1: Biomes and biotechnological potential of environmental microorganisms
- 11.2: Bioinoculants from enzymes of environmental origin
- 11.3: Nanotechnology and increased activity of microbial enzymes in soil
- 11.4: Carbon sequestration and soil quality improvement
- References
- Chapter 12: Role of microbial biofilms in bioremediation: Current perspectives
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Role of microbial populations in bioremediation
- 12.3: Biofilms
- 12.4: Biofilm-forming microbes
- 12.5: Biofilm development
- 12.6: Role of biofilms in bioremediation
- 12.7: Role of biofilms in remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- 12.8: Role of biofilms in remediation of petroleum
- 12.9: Role of biofilms in remediation of chlorinated aromatic compounds
- 12.10: Role of biofilms in remediation of heavy metals and radionuclides
- 12.11: Other applications
- 12.12: Emerging scope for biofilms
- 12.13: Limitations to the use of biofilms in bioremediation
- 12.14: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13: Role of microbial enzymes in bioremediation: Emerging opportunities and limitations
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Enzymes
- 13.3: Microbial enzymes
- 13.4: Bioremediation and enzymes
- 13.5: Enzyme-assisted microbial remediation for hazardous pollutants
- 13.6: Present scenario for microbial remediation of enzymes
- 13.7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14: Applications of microbial formulations in the pharmaceutical industry
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Probiotic formulations
- 14.3: Biosurfactants
- 14.4: Bacteriocins
- 14.5: Therapeutic microbes
- 14.6: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 15: An evaluation of the lacunae in current techniques using microbial inoculants for enhanced bioremediation and nutrient recovery
- Abstract
- 15.1: Background
- 15.2: Current waste stream treatment techniques
- 15.3: Role of microbial inoculants in waste stream treatment
- 15.4: Current nutrient recovery strategies
- 15.5: Conclusion
- Funding
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 16: Exploring the potential of fungal endophytes: A quintessential source for novel secondary metabolites and beneficial aspects
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Potential role of endophytes in sustainable agriculture
- 16.3: Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 26, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 384
- No. of pages (eBook): 384
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323990431
- eBook ISBN: 9780323990448
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Vijay Kumar Sharma
Dr.V.K. Sharma has a Ph.D. in Botany from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., India. He has more than eleven years of research experience, particularly in the area of endophytes. His research interest is in the bio-potential applications of endophytes and their mechanism. He also has a keen interest in emerging environmental issues and mitigation. He is currently working on the role of fungal endophytes in heavy metal stress tolerance of host plants, and mechanism. Dr. Sharma has more than thirty research articles and book chapters in journals of national and international repute to his credit. He is lifetime member of Mycological Society of India (MSI). He is also the recipient of MJ Thirumalachar Young Scientist Award Lectures by MSI in 2016. He also received Yunnan provincial government funding-II. He has also actively participated in many national and international conferences, symposia and workshops related to his research field
Affiliations and expertise
Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center,
Rishon LeTsiyon, IsraelAK
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, IndiaMZ
Michel R Zambrano Passarini
Affiliations and expertise
Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Federal University of Latin American Integration (UNILA), Institute of Life Sciences and Nature, Foz do Iguaçu, BrazilSP
Shobhika Parmar
Dr. Parmar has a Ph.D. in Environment Science from from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India. She has more than eight years of research experience, particularly in the area of toxic metal pollution of water bodies and soil, their phytoremediation, bio-prospects of endophytes in host plant growth enhancement and stress tolerance, and the mechanism. She has about 12 publications in journals and edited book of international repute such as Microbial Biotechnology and Elsevier. Recently she was awarded by the Yunnan provincial government, funding-II in China.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Environmental Science, College of Basic
Sciences and Humanities, G. B. Pant University of
Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, IndiaVS
Vipin Kumar Singh
Dr. Vipin Kumar Singh is currently working as CSIR Research Associate in the Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Botany from the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India in the year 2015. He has worked in the UGC project entitled “Detoxification of arsenic contaminated groundwater by transgenic eco-friendly microbes.” He has more than nine years of research experience in the area of groundwater hydro-geochemistry and bioremediation approaches to clean the contaminated groundwater sites. His area of interest includes the use of fast-growing plants and microbes to clean the contaminated soil and water system. Dr. Singh has published eight book chapters, twenty-one research articles in journals of national and international repute. He is a life time member of Indian Association of Hydrologists (IAH) and Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI). Currently, he is the member of editorial board in Indian Journal of Microbiology research and Water open access journal. So far, he has reviewed more than dozens of research articles and book chapters of international repute. He has actively participated in many national and international seminars, symposia, conferences and workshop related to the application of microbes in the management of contaminated sites.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, K.S. Saket
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