Beschreibung:
The interactions between the plant, soil and microbes are complex in nature. Events may be antagonistic, mutualistic or synergistic, depending upon the types of microorganisms and their association with the plant and soil in question. Multi-trophic tactics can therefore be employed to nourish plants in various habitats and growth conditions. Understanding the mechanisms of these interactions is thus highly desired in order to utilize the knowledge in an ecofriendly and sustainable way. This holistic approach to crop improvement may not only resolve the upcoming food security issues, but also make the environment greener by reducing the chemical inputs. Plant, soil and microbe, Volume 1: Implications in Crop Science, along with the forthcoming Volume 2: Mechanisms and Molecular Interactions, provide detailed accounts of the exquisite and delicate balance between the three critical components of agronomy. Specifically, these two titles focus on the basis of nutrient exchange between the microorganisms and the host plants, the mechanism of disease protection and the recent molecular details emerged from studying this multi-tropic interaction. Together they aim to provide a solid foundation for the students, teachers, and researchers interested in soil microbiology, plant pathology, ecology and agronomy.
The interactions between the plant, soil and microbes are complex in nature. Events may be antagonistic, mutualistic or synergistic, depending upon the types of microorganisms and their association with the plant and soil in question. Multi-trophic tactics can therefore be employed to nourish plants in various habitats and growth conditions. Understanding the mechanisms of these interactions is thus highly desired in order to utilize the knowledge in an ecofriendly and sustainable way. This holistic approach to crop improvement may not only resolve the upcoming food security issues, but also make the environment greener by reducing the chemical inputs. Plant, soil and microbe, Volume 1: Implications in Crop Science, along with the forthcoming Volume 2: Mechanisms and Molecular Interactions, provide detailed accounts of the exquisite and delicate balance between the three critical components of agronomy. Specifically, these two titles focus on the basis of nutrient exchange between the microorganisms and the host plants, the mechanism of disease protection and the recent molecular details emerged from studying this multi-tropic interaction. Together they aim to provide a solid foundation for the students, teachers, and researchers interested in soil microbiology, plant pathology, ecology and agronomy.
Biological function and process of interaction in soil.- Plant Soil interaction and their effect on ecological stress.- Plant microbe and soil interaction and effect on mineral nutrition.- Abiotic and biotic stresses and their responses on the plant-pathogen/soil interaction.- Sustainable crop production system.- Plant growth promoting bacteria, response and their interaction with plant and soil.- Effect of phytohormones against the environmental stresses.- Role of signalling molecules in plant-soil-microbe interactions.- Pathogenic and symbiotic interaction in plant and soil.- Nutrient and water use efficiency.- Mycorrhizal association and their role in plant disease protection.- Root nodule bacterium prospective in sustainable agricultural practices.- Effect of pesticides on the environment.- Weed control in integrated management system.- Biopesticides and crop management strategies.- Climate change and crop protection.- Formulation of growth promoting bacterium and challenges.- Techniques and methods used to understand the plant soil microbe interactions.- Biogeochemical interaction and their monitoring tool.- Mode of action and mechanism involved in the plant-microbe and soil interactions.- Understanding the mechanism of biogeocenosis.
