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New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Sustainable Agriculture: Revitalization through Organic Products
- 1st Edition - January 25, 2022
- Editors: Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Anukool Vaishnav
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 5 7 9 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 5 8 0 - 8
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Sustainable Agriculture: Revitalization through Organic Products provides a comprehensive overview of dif… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNew and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Sustainable Agriculture: Revitalization through Organic Products provides a comprehensive overview of different organic products which work as plant biostimulants, i.e., protein hydrolysates, chitosan, microbial derived exopolysaccharides, pectin, nanoparticles, etc. In addition, detailed insights in their mechanisms for plant growth promotion and stress alleviation are covered. This volume further discusses the extraction and formulation of organic products for use in sustainable agriculture. The application of microbial derived secondary metabolites in crop protection is also extensively covered. This book will be ideal for agrochemists, biotechnologists, biochemists, industrialists, researchers and scientists working on organic farming.
- Comprises information on the various types of organic products and their applications in agriculture
- Gives an insightful perspective on mechanisms of different organic products involved in plant growth promotion and stress management
- Provides resourceful material for new ideas to develop organic formulations for agricultural practices
Students, Scientists and Researchers at universities, Biochemists, Bioengineers, Biochemical engineers, Chemical engineers, Plant Biochemists, Microbiologist, Microbial industries and Agricultural Industries
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Exploring the biostimulants in plant science
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Classification of biostimulants in categories
- The common feature of biostimulants
- Types of biostimulants
- Production of microbial inoculants
- Commercially available biopreparations and bioproducts
- Role of microbial components in preparation of bioproducts
- Phytonutrients of biostimulants; secondary metabolites and vitamins
- Application of biostimulants on vegetable crops
- Application of biostimulants on floriculture crops
- Impact of biostimulants on physical characteristics
- Effect of biostimulants on chemical composition
- Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 2: Algal biofertilizer towards green sustainable agriculture
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- Introduction
- Algal biofertilizer as potential nitrogen fixers towards improving agricultural crops productivities
- Algal biofertilizer as potential phosphate solubilizers towards improving agricultural crops productivities
- Algal biofertilizer as potential carbon dioxide sequesters towards improving agricultural crops yields
- Algal biofertilizers reservoir of potential growth promoting factors for enhancing agriculture crop productivities
- Application of genetically engineered algae for ameliorating agricultural crops productions
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: Entomopathogenic viruses and their potential role in sustainable pest management
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of EPVs in sustainable pest management
- History of entomopathogenic viruses
- Classification of EPVs
- Entomopathogenic viruses and their host range
- Mode of action of EPVs
- External symptoms of entomopathogenic virus infection in insects
- Genetic recombination of EPVs
- Exploitation of EPVs in various pest management programs
- World and Indian scenario of EPVs use in pest management
- Why EPVs are potential biocontrol agents?
- Why EPVs are not popular biocontrol agents?
- Field application of EPVs
- Suggestions for application of insect viruses
- Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 4: Cyanobacteria as potential bio resources for multifaceted sustainable utilization
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Cyanobacteria role as a bio fertilizer in nitrogen fixation for improvement of crop productivity
- Cyanobacterial role in bioremediation of wastelands to improve soil fertility
- Basic types of bioremediation techniques
- Cyanobacterial role in the removal of toxic effluents from wastewater treatment
- Cyanobacterial role in the enhancement of crop productivity by agricultural stress management techniques
- Cyanobacterial role in environmental sustainability by CO2 sequestration and climate change mitigation
- Conclusion
- Future perspective
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 5: Metabolites and peptides of endophytic origin in plant growth promotion and defense reactions in Solanaceous crop tomato
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Endophytes: Definition, ecology and population dynamics
- Endophytic metabolites and peptides
- Endophytic metabolites in plant health management
- Case study on tomato
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: The potential of the genus Baccharis spp. as an insecticide for mosquitoes and non-biting flies of veterinary importance
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Review literature & recent developments
- Principal Baccharis compounds bioactive against mosquitoes and non-biting flies
- Conclusion and prospects
- References
- Chapter 7: Animal residues use and application for sustainable agriculture on one health approach
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Bioenergy from animal waste
- Sanitary aspects and zoonotic pathogens in animals' wastes recycle
- Application of quantitative microbial risk assessment tools for risk management in the animal waste recycle
- Hazard identification
- Exposure assessment
- Dose-response assessment
- Final considerations
- References
- Chapter 8: Role of plant derived extracts as biostimulants in sustainable agriculture: A detailed study on research advances, bottlenecks and future prospects
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- Introduction
- Seaweed extracts (SEs) as biostimulants—Their role and mechanism of action
- Botanical extracts (BEs) as biostimulant—Their role, mechanism and application
- Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 9: Rejuvenating soil health using organic manures for sustainable agriculture
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Organic manures
- Effect of organic manures application on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties
- Effect of compost application on physical properties of soil
- Effect of compost application on chemical properties of soil
- Effect of compost application on biological properties of soil
- Effect of compost application on plant growth promotion
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10: Biofertilization of biogas digestates: An insight on nutrient management, soil microbial diversity and greenhouse gas emission
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- Declaration
- Introduction
- Biogas digestate
- Processing of digestate
- Application of biogas digestate for nutrient management in crop
- Effect of biofertilization of biogas digestate on soil microbial diversity
- Nitrification and denitrification
- Effect of biofertilization of biogas digestate on greenhouse gas emission and measurement techniques
- Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 11: Role of seaweeds in plant growth promotion and disease management
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods (optional)
- Review literature and recent developments
- Conclusion and future prospect
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 12: Plant bio-stimulants, their functions and use in enhancing stress tolerance in oilseeds
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Concepts and categories of plant bio-stimulants
- Use of bio-stimulants in oilseeds crops
- Induced systemic resistance, an ecofriendly approach
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13: Biostimulants for improving nutritional quality in legumes
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Main category of biostimulants
- Effect of biostimulants on nutrient quality of legumes
- Application of biostimulants
- Conclusion and future prospectus
- References
- Chapter 14: Microbial biosurfactants: An eco-friendly perspective for soil health management and environmental remediation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Chemical surfactants in agriculture
- Surfactant toxicity in life forms and agriculture
- Biosurfactants: The potent alternate
- Agrochemicals in agriculture
- Negative impacts of agrochemicals
- Chemical surfactants as adjuvants in pesticide formulations
- Biosurfactants as green alternative
- Superiority of biosurfactants over chemical surfactants
- Biosurfactants as adjuvants in agrochemical formulations
- Biosurfactants in environmental remediation
- Biodegradation of pesticides
- Bioremediation of heavy metals
- Bioremediation of hydrocarbon polluted soil
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15: Biostimulants for sustainable crop production
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Important biostimulants
- Sources of biostimulants
- Method of application of biostimulants
- Role of biostimulants for sustainable crop production
- Conclusions and future prospect
- References
- Chapter 16: Potential of soil amendment with organic matters in controlling phytonematodes
- Abstracts
- Introduction
- Soil nature and soil organic matter
- Common kinds of organic matters for soil amendment
- Effect of organic matter on important groups of phytonematodes
- Mechanisms of phytonematodes' suppression
- Mechanisms of phytonematodes' augmentation
- Conclusion and future prospect
- References
- Chapter 17: Spent mushroom waste: An emerging bio-fertilizer for improving soil health and plant productivity
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Mushroom species
- Composition of spent mushroom waste
- Soil fertility enhancement
- Plant growth promotion and crop production
- Bio-fuel application
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18: Role of secondary metabolites and biostimulants in conferring biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants: An emerging application in sustainable agriculture
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Phenolic compounds
- Nonprotein amino acids
- Plant secondary metabolites: Sources and effects
- Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 390
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 25, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323855792
- eBook ISBN: 9780323855808
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Harikesh Bahadur Singh
Prof. H. B. Singh works as Distinguished Professor, Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, Mathura from August 1, 2020 to date. He is a Visiting Professor at Cornell University and University of Illinois, USA, Sau Paulo State University, Sorocaba, Brazil. He is honoured with 22 National and International prestigious awards including the CSIR Award for S&;T Innovation and Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences Successfully completed 21 research projects funded by various funding agencies. Established fruitful research collaborations with academic and industry researchers and published jointly with national and international collaborators in high impact journals and obtained 19 patents
Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished Professor, Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, Mathura, IndiaAV
Anukool Vaishnav
Dr. Anukool Vaishnav is working as a Postdoctoral Scientist (Swiss excellence fellow) at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He is also associated with the Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, India, as an Assistant Professor. He has operated the SERB-National Postdoctoral Fellowship as Principal Investigator at the Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. As an active researcher, he has published more than 45 publications and 6 books. He has also received several fellowships and young scientist awards from different agencies.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, Mathura, India