Trends of Applied Microbiology for Sustainable Economy

1st Edition - May 14, 2022

Editors: Ravindra Soni, Deep Chandra Suyal, Ajar Nath Yadav, Reeta Goel

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Trends of Applied Microbiology for a Sustainable Economy discusses the role of modern tools and next-generation technologies in applied microbial research, including recent trends and innovation in global biofertilizers. Agriculture has seen dramatic changes since the time of its inception. Starting with the domestication of wild plants to small-scale traditional farming and then large-scale, chemical-intensive agriculture. It is at a crossroads once again, putting a huge amount of pressure on available natural resources like soil, water and biodiversity which is bound to increase with the ever-growing human population. This book helps readers understand the challenges associated with these demographic changes.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
1: Trends of agricultural microbiology for sustainable crops production and economy: An introduction
Abstract
1.1: Introduction
1.2: Role of beneficial microbiomes in plant growth promotion
1.3: Microbiomes for mitigation of biotic and abiotic stresses
1.4: Beneficial microbiomes for sustainable crop production and protection
1.5: Beneficial microbiomes in organic agriculture
1.6: Implication of beneficial microbes sustainable economic
1.7: Conclusion
References
2: Phytobiome research: Recent trends and developments
Abstract
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Plant-associated microbiomes
2.3: Plant-microbial interactions
2.4: Functional roles of phytobiome for sustainable agriculture
2.5: Plant microbiome in the field of translation and commercialization
2.6: Conclusions
References
3: An overview of microbial diversity under diverse ecological niches in northeast India
Abstract
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Microbial diversity in different ecological niches
3.3: Northeast microbial database (NEMiD)
3.4: Conclusion and future prospects
References
4: Microbial consortium and crop improvement: Advantages and limitations
Abstract
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Microbial consortia
4.3: Plant microbiota existing above the ground
4.4: Managed microbial consortia
4.5: Plant growth-promoting microorganisms
4.6: Microbial interactions within consortium
4.7: Stimulation of plant growth under stressed condition
4.8: Application of microbial consortium in agriculture
4.9: Conclusion and future scope
References
5: Revisiting soil-plant-microbes interactions: Key factors for soil health and productivity
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Important types of plant-microbes interactions
5.3: Major pathways of improved soil health and productivity attributed by different plant-microbe interactions
5.4: Biofertilizers
5.5: Outlook and conclusion
References
6: Biological control of forest pathogens: Success stories and challenges
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: The importance of forest pathogens
6.3: Biological control: A brief exposition
6.4: Success stories of biological control with special reference to Heterobasidion annosum
6.5: Challenges
6.6: Future directions
6.7: Conclusion
References
7: Cold-tolerant and cold-loving microorganisms and their applications
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Diversity of cold-tolerant mutants in cold ecosystems
7.3: Mechanisms of cold tolerance in microorganisms
7.4: Aspects of cold-tolerant enzymes
7.5: Future prospects
References
8: Plant growth-promoting diazotrophs: Current research and advancements
Abstract
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Nitrogen fixation in diazotrophs
8.3: Terrestrial nitrogen-fixing diazotrophs
8.4: Nitrogen fixation in the ocean
8.5: Genomic and transcriptomics of diazotrophs
8.6: Beneficial mechanisms other than N-fixation provided by diazotrophs
8.7: Application in global agriculture
8.8: Future challenges in agriculture: Application of diazotrophs to nonlegumes
8.9: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
9: Role of mycorrhizae in plant-parasitic nematodes management
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Role of arbuscular mycorrhiza in the suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes
9.3: Interaction of arbuscular mycorrhiza with soil-borne nematodes associated with plants
9.4: Mycorrhizal mode of action to manage plant-parasitic nematode
9.5: Mycorrhizal approaches for the management of plant pathogens
9.6: Production and commercialization of AMF
9.7: Conclusion
References
10: Plant growth-promoting and biocontrol potency of rhizospheric bacteria associated with halophytes
Abstract
Acknowledgments
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Plant-microbe interactions and mitigation of abiotic stress
10.3: Concluding remarks and future prospects
References
11: Nanotechnology for plant growth promotion and stress management
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Synthesis, absorption, and translocation of nanoparticles in plants
11.3: Nanoparticles in plant growth and stress tolerance
11.4: Green nanoparticle
11.5: Genetic engineering in nanoparticle
11.6: Conclusion
References
12: Role of microbial biotechnology for strain improvement for agricultural sustainability
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Microbial inoculants in agriculture for sustainability
12.3: Microbial biotechnology for sustainable agriculture
12.4: Advantages and limitation
12.5: Concluding remarks
References
13: Harnessing the potential of genetically improved bioinoculants for sustainable agriculture: Recent advances and perspectives
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Importance of manipulation of microbial bioinoculants
13.3: Genetic traits need to be manipulated for enhancing efficacy of microbes
13.4: Genetic engineering techniques used for genetic manipulation of microbes
13.5: Genetic manipulations/improvement of bioinoculants for different traits with examples
13.6: Conclusion
References
14: Omics technologies for agricultural microbiology research
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Genomics
14.3: Transcriptomics
14.4: Proteomics
14.5: Metabolomics
14.6: Integrated omics
14.7: Conclusion
References
15: Plant growth-promoting microorganism-mediated abiotic stress resilience in crop plants
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Diverse abiotic stress affecting plants
15.3: Microbe-mediated abiotic stress alleviation
15.4: Mechanisms of microbe-mediated abiotic stress tolerance
15.5: Conclusion
References
16: Phosphate biofertilizers: Recent trends and new perspectives
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Importance of P and rationale for using phosphate biofertilizers in agrosystems
16.3: Current status of phosphate biofertilizers
16.4: Development of phosphate biofertilizers: An overview
16.5: Overview of P solubilization mechanisms
16.6: Phosphate biofertilizers: Phyto-beneficial and eco-physiological perspective
16.7: Trends of phosphate biofertilizers use: A key for sustainable agriculture
16.8: Molecular engineering of phosphate biofertilizers
16.9: Challenges and future prospects of phosphate biofertilizers
References
17: Plant-microbe interactions: Beneficial role of microbes for plant growth and soil health
Abstract
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Rhizobacteria
17.3: Ecological considerations for plant beneficial function of microbes in the field
17.4: Secondary metabolites in plant-microbe interaction
17.5: Microbial-plant defense genes involved in interaction
17.6: RNAi and CRISPR/Cas9 technology to explore plant-microbe interaction
References
18: Potash biofertilizers: Current development, formulation, and applications
Abstract
18.1: Introduction
18.2: Potash biofertilizers and potassium solubilizing microorganisms (KSMs)
18.3: Current development of potash biofertilizers
18.4: Formulation of potash biofertilizers
18.5: Field applications and crop improvement
18.6: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
19: Phosphate-solubilizing microbial inoculants for sustainable agriculture
Abstract
19.1: Introduction
19.2: Status and availability of soil phosphorus
19.3: Importance of phosphate-solubilizing microorganism in agriculture
19.4: Diversity of phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms
19.5: Mechanisms of P solubilization by PSMs
19.6: Types of phosphate biofertilizers
19.7: Production, quality standards, evaluation, and marketing of phosphate biofertilizers
19.8: Plant growth-promoting activities of PSMs
19.9: Influence of PSMs on plant growth and yield
19.10: Genetics of phosphate solubilization by PSMs
19.11: Impact of application of phosphate biofertilizers on native soil microorganisms
19.12: Constraints in using phosphate biofertilizers
19.13: Future prospects
19.14: Conclusion
References
20: Trichoderma: Improving growth and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses in plants
Abstract
20.1: Introduction
20.2: Trichoderma
20.3: Role of Trichoderma in stimulating plant growth
20.4: Role of Trichoderma in increasing germination indices
20.5: Significance of seed germination and seedling establishment in seed production
20.6: Factors affecting germination
20.7: Seedling establishment
20.8: Effect of environmental stresses on seedling establishment
20.9: Significance of regarding stresses of heavy metals
20.10: Application of seed biological treatments (biopriming) in tolerance induction to environmental stresses
20.11: Biopriming steps based on fungi microstructure
20.12: Effect of Trichoderma species on increasing growth and antioxidant activity
20.13: Role of Trichoderma in dealing with biological stresses (biotic)
20.14: Induction of plant resistance to nonbiological stresses (abiotic)
20.15: Biological mechanisms of Trichoderma
20.16: Colonization as interactions between Trichoderma and plant
20.17: Conclusion
References
21: Bacterial biofertilizers for bioremediation: A priority for future research
Abstract
Acknowledgment
21.1: Introduction
21.2: Heavy metal contamination of agronomic soils: An overview
21.3: Bioremediation: Concepts and prospects
21.4: Biofertilizer technology in bioremediation
21.5: Biofertilizers—A general perspective
21.6: Conclusion and future perspectives
References
22: Biopesticides: A key player in agro-environmental sustainability
Abstract
22.1: Introduction
22.2: What is sustainable environment and agriculture?
22.3: Why must chemical pesticides not be used?
22.4: What are biopesticides?
22.5: Sources and types of biopesticides
22.6: Mode of action of biopesticides on different pests/pathogens
22.7: Role of biopesticides in sustainable environment and agricultural production
22.8: Market of biopesticides
22.9: Future prospects and conclusion
References
23: Plant-pathogen interaction: Mechanisms and evolution
Abstract
23.1: Introduction
23.2: Plants
23.3: Plant pathogens
23.4: Plant-pathogen interaction
23.5: Mechanisms involved in plant-pathogen interactions
23.6: Evolution of plant-pathogen interactions
23.7: Conclusions
References
24: Global biofertilizer market: Emerging trends and opportunities
Abstract
24.1: Introduction: The market and opportunities
24.2: The market dynamics and growth drivers
24.3: Growth-share matrix
24.4: Biofertilizer market Segmentation
24.5: The challenges
24.6: Market ecosystem
24.7: Biofertilizers and Indian agriculture
24.8: Market potential and constraints
24.9: Impact of COVID-19 on biofertilizer market and the future
References
25: Organic agriculture for agro-environmental sustainability
Abstract
25.1: Introduction
25.2: Standards of organic agriculture
25.3: Status of organic agriculture
25.4: Pros and cons of organic agriculture
25.5: Some of the products used in organic farming
25.6: Impact of organic agriculture
25.7: Regulatory policies in organic agriculture
25.8: Market potential of organic produce
25.9: Conclusion and future prospects
References
26: Contributing effects of vermicompost on soil health and farmers’ socioeconomic sustainability
Abstract
26.1: Introduction
26.2: Literature review
26.3: Effect of vermicompost on paddy-grown soil health
26.4: Role of vermicompost usage on farmers’ socioeconomic sustainability
26.5: Methodology
26.6: Brief profile of the villages taken for the study
26.7: Results and discussion
26.8: Conclusion
References
Index

Ravindra Soni

Dr. Ravindra Soni is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, I.G.K.V., and Raipur, India. He has more than 11 years of teaching & research experience in the field of agricultural microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology & biotechnology, especially with reference of higher altitudes. He was the recipient of DST- Young Scientist award from SERB, Department of Science & technology, India. He was also selected for UGC-DS Kothari Postdoc Fellowship and INSA summer Fellowship. He has published edited books, lab manual, several research articles and chapters in reputed international journals and books.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (I.G.K.V.), Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Deep Chandra Suyal

Dr. Deep Chandra Suyal is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India. He has been actively engaged in research for 10 years, and has experience in the fields of agricultural microbiology, molecular biology & biotechnology and metagenomics. He is currently investigating the genomics & proteomics of cold adapted microorganisms. He has published numerous articles and books with reputed international journals and publishers. He has three patents in his credit.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Akal College Of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Himachal Pradesh, India

Ajar Nath Yadav

Dr. Ajar Nath Yadav is currently working as Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale) and Assistant Controller of Examinations at Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India. He has 8 years of teaching and 12 year of research experiences in the field of Microbial Biotechnology, Microbial Diversity, and Plant-Microbe-Interactions. Dr. Yadav obtained doctorate degree in Microbial Biotechnology, jointly from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi and Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India; M.Sc. (Biotechnology) from Bundelkhand University and B.Sc. (CBZ) from University of Allahabad, India. Dr. Yadav has 245 publications, with h-index of 55, i10-index of 155, and 8360 citations (Google Scholar on 05/05/2021). Dr. Yadav has published 111 research communications in different international and national conferences. Dr. Yadav is editor of 19 Springer-Nature, 7 Taylor & Francis, 3 Elsevier and 1 Wiley book. In his credit one granted patent “Insecticidal formulation of novel strain of Bacillus thuringiensis AK 47”. Dr. Yadav has got 12 Best Paper Presentation Awards, and 01 Young Scientist Award (NASI-Swarna Jyanti Purskar). Dr. Yadav received “Outstanding Teacher Award” in 6th Annual Convocation 2018 by Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh. Dr. Yadav has guided 02 Ph.D. and 01 M.Sc. Scholar and presently he is guiding 04 scholars for Ph.D. degree and one M.Sc. Dr. Yadav is editor-in-chief for "Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology". He has been serving as an editor/editorial board member and a reviewer for 35 different national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has lifetime membership of Association of Microbiologist in India, and Indian Science Congress Council, India.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KSG Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Himachal Pradesh, India

Reeta Goel

Prof. Reeta Goel is a Professor and former Head of the Department of Microbiology, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Uttarakhand, India. Presently, she is serving as distinguished Professor at GLA University, Mathura, UP (India) after her retirement. She has also served as visiting scientist at various institutes in the USA and has more than 35 years of teaching and research experience in the area of plant-microbe interactions, microbial ecology, bio-degradation and metagenomics, especially with reference to higher altitudes. Moreover, she has worked extensively in the field of genomics and proteomics of cold adapted microorganisms. She has published over 100 research articles, book chapters and edited books. She has six patents in her credit, including one U.S. Patent, and received numerous awards for her contributions to science & technology.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Institute of Applied Sciences and Humanities, GLA University, Mathura UP Uttarakhand, India