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Bioactive Microbial Metabolites: Scope and Challenges not only
focuses on the identification, separation and purification of
bioactive metabolites, the book also provides an understanding of
the metabolic pathways for bioactive metabolites production that
play an important role in modern healthcare as frontline treatments
for many diseases. This is a valuable reference for research
students, academicians and scientists in environmental microbiology
and biotechnology, and for industry personnel related to
microbiology/ biotechnology. The science discussed herein plays an
important role in expanding the market of antibiotics, food and
agriculture but also offers eco-friendly, safer and profitable
solutions to respective industries.
Environmental sustainability is one of the biggest issues faced by
the mankind. Rapid & rampant industrialization has put great
pressure on the natural resources. To make our planet a sustainable
ecosystem, habitable for future generations & provide equal
opportunity for all the living creatures we not only need to make
corrections but also remediate the polluted natural resources. The
low-input biotechnological techniques involving microbes and plants
can provide the solution for resurrecting the ecosystems.
Bioremediation and biodegradation can be used to improve the
conditions of polluted soil and water bodies. Green energy
involving biofuels have to replace the fossil fuels to combat
pollution & global warming. Biological alternatives
(bioinoculants) have to replace harmful chemicals for maintaining
sustainability of agro-ecosystems. The book will cover the latest
developments in environmental biotech so as to use in clearing and
maintaining the ecosystems for sustainable future.
Plants form mutualistic association with various microorganisms,
particularly in the rhizosphere region. The association benefits
both the partners in a number of ways. A single plant can support
the growth of diverse microbes and in reciprocation these microbes
help the plant in several ways. A great deal of knowledge is now
available on the mechanisms of action of plant growth promoting
microbes in forming association with their partner plant and
benefitting it. With ever increasing population and to achieve food
security it has become utmost necessary to utilize these friendly
microbes to enhance the crop yield and quality in an ecofriendly
and sustainable manner. We already know about the huge negative
impact of chemicals used in agriculture on the humans and the
ecosystems as whole. ‘Plant Microbes Symbiosis – Applied
Facets’ provides a comprehensive knowledge on practical,
functional and purposeful utility of plant-microbe interactions.
The book reviews the utilization of beneficial microbes for crop
yield enhancement and protection against diseases caused by
phytopathogens and nutrient deficiencies. The tome also reviews the
utility of plant growth promoting microbes in helping the plants to
deal with abiotic stresses imposed by climate change and
anthropogenic activities. The book showcases how plant-microbe
interactions are or can be utilized for reclamation of stressed
soils and degradation of pollutants in a most effective and
environment friendly manner. It also ascertains the reasons for the
below par performance of the microbial based inoculants. The
utilization of biotechnological tools for development of next
generation bioformulations to combat the new challenges and
overcome past hurdles has been discussed. This wonderful
association between plants and microbes if used properly will not
only enhance the crop yields and reclaim barren lands but also make
our planet a better place to live on for all of its habitants.
Plant microbe interaction is a complex relationship that can have
various beneficial impacts on both the communities. An urgent need
of today's world is to get high crop yields in an ecofriendly
manner. Utilization of beneficial and multifaceted plant growth
promoting (PGP) microorganisms can solve the problem of getting
enhanced yields without disturbing the ecosystem thus leading to
sustainability. For this to achieve understanding of the intricate
details of how the beneficial microbes form associations with the
host plant and sustain that for millions of years must be known. A
holistic approach is required wherein the diversity of microbes
associated with plant and the network of mechanisms by which they
benefit the host must be studied and utilized. 'Plant Microbe
Symbiosis - Fundamentals and Advances' provides a comprehensive
understanding of positive interactions that occur between plant and
microorganisms and their utilization in the fields. The book
reviews the enormous diversity of plant associated microbes, the
dialog between plant-microbes-microbes and mechanisms of action of
PGP microbes. Utilization of PGPRs as nutrient providers, in
combating phytopathogens and ameliorating the stressed and polluted
soils is also explained. Importantly, the book also throws light on
the unanswered questions and future direction of research in the
field. It illustrates how the basic knowledge can be amalgamated
with advanced technology to design the future bioformulations.
Plants form mutualistic association with various microorganisms,
particularly in the rhizosphere region. The association benefits
both the partners in a number of ways. A single plant can support
the growth of diverse microbes and in reciprocation these microbes
help the plant in several ways. A great deal of knowledge is now
available on the mechanisms of action of plant growth promoting
microbes in forming association with their partner plant and
benefitting it. With ever increasing population and to achieve food
security it has become utmost necessary to utilize these friendly
microbes to enhance the crop yield and quality in an ecofriendly
and sustainable manner. We already know about the huge negative
impact of chemicals used in agriculture on the humans and the
ecosystems as whole. 'Plant Microbes Symbiosis - Applied Facets'
provides a comprehensive knowledge on practical, functional and
purposeful utility of plant-microbe interactions. The book reviews
the utilization of beneficial microbes for crop yield enhancement
and protection against diseases caused by phytopathogens and
nutrient deficiencies. The tome also reviews the utility of plant
growth promoting microbes in helping the plants to deal with
abiotic stresses imposed by climate change and anthropogenic
activities. The book showcases how plant-microbe interactions are
or can be utilized for reclamation of stressed soils and
degradation of pollutants in a most effective and environment
friendly manner. It also ascertains the reasons for the below par
performance of the microbial based inoculants. The utilization of
biotechnological tools for development of next generation
bioformulations to combat the new challenges and overcome past
hurdles has been discussed. This wonderful association between
plants and microbes if used properly will not only enhance the crop
yields and reclaim barren lands but also make our planet a better
place to live on for all of its habitants.
Plant microbe interaction is a complex relationship that can have
various beneficial impacts on both the communities. An urgent need
of today's world is to get high crop yields in an ecofriendly
manner. Utilization of beneficial and multifaceted plant growth
promoting (PGP) microorganisms can solve the problem of getting
enhanced yields without disturbing the ecosystem thus leading to
sustainability. For this to achieve understanding of the intricate
details of how the beneficial microbes form associations with the
host plant and sustain that for millions of years must be known. A
holistic approach is required wherein the diversity of microbes
associated with plant and the network of mechanisms by which they
benefit the host must be studied and utilized. 'Plant Microbe
Symbiosis - Fundamentals and Advances' provides a comprehensive
understanding of positive interactions that occur between plant and
microorganisms and their utilization in the fields. The book
reviews the enormous diversity of plant associated microbes, the
dialog between plant-microbes-microbes and mechanisms of action of
PGP microbes. Utilization of PGPRs as nutrient providers, in
combating phytopathogens and ameliorating the stressed and polluted
soils is also explained. Importantly, the book also throws light on
the unanswered questions and future direction of research in the
field. It illustrates how the basic knowledge can be amalgamated
with advanced technology to design the future bioformulations.
Extremophiles belong to members of all three domains of life, i.e.,
bacteria, archaea, and eukarya. However, a high proportion of
extremophiles are archaea and bacteria. These microbes live under
chemical and physical extremes that are usually lethal to cellular
molecules, yet they not only manage to survive but even thrive in
such conditions. Extremophiles have important practical and
industrial uses. They are a valuable source of industrially
important enzymes also known as extremozymes. Recent research has
revealed that extremozymes have unique structural features
essential for biocatalysis under extreme conditions. Extremozymes
have great commercial values and are known for their potential use
in biotechnology, biomining, and bioremediation. Extremozymes and
their Industrial Applications highlights the current and topical
areas of research in this rapidly growing field of extremophiles
and their applications. Expert researchers from around the globe
are trying to uncover the underlying mechanisms responsible for
their specific adaptations under extreme environments. The topics
covered include the ability of acidophiles to maintain a neutral
intracellular pH, the way psychrophiles "loosen up" their proteins
at low temperatures, and other equally ingenious adaptations and
metabolic strategies that extremophiles use to survive and flourish
under extreme conditions. Extremozymes and their Industrial
Applications also covers the established biotechnological uses of
extremophiles and the most recent and novel applications, including
their exploitation for enzyme production. Potential use of
extremophiles and their enzymes in the generation of sustainable
energy, biomass conversion, agro-waste processing, and biocontrol
of phytopathogens is also covered. The book will be very useful for
researchers and students working in the area of industrial
microbiology and biotechnology, and microbial ecologists. It is
also recommended reference text for those interested in the
biochemistry and microbiology of extremophiles, as well as for
those interested in bioprospecting, biomining, biofuels, and
biodegradation.
This volume explains the recent findings on the mutualistic
plant–microbe interactions and how they can be utilized for
sustainable agriculture practices including land reclamation. The
book covers mainly plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPMs)
including both the symbiotic bacteria and fungi and their role in
mobilization of nutrients, providing protection to the crops from
phytopathogens and abiotic stresses. PGPMs play important
roles in survival and health of the plant. These useful
microorganisms provide plants with nutrients, protect them from
pathogens and help them combat abiotic stresses. It is important
that these mutualistic interactions between plant and soil microbes
are well understood so as to develop reliable products in the form
of biostimulants and biopesticides, as well as managing biotic and
abiotic stresses in crops. Apart from enhancing crop productivity
plant–microbe interactions can also perform activities such as
reclamation of degraded lands, degradation of pollutants and
remediation of saline or marginal lands. This book is of interest
to teachers, researchers, plant scientists and microbiologists.
Also, the book serves as additional reading material for
undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, microbiology,
biotechnology, ecology, soil science and environmental
sciences.Â
This edited book explores the three interrelated concepts -
biomass, bioenergy, and bioeconomy - from the point of view of
sustainable advanced conversion processes. It elaborates on
processing routes, i.e., how biomass from various sources can be
converted into bioenergy like bioethanol, biodiesel, biobutanol,
and biogas. Chapters are organized into three sections - "Biomass,"
"Bioenergy," and "Bioeconomy." The first section very much focuses
on biomass-based global research trends and their utilization for
future bioenergy options, very particular to microbial activities
associated and their practically real-time challenges during lab to
land approach. The second section deals with biomass-based
applications like biodiesel, bioethanol, biobutanol, biohydrogen,
and biomass cookstoves and their future perspectives and
challenges. The past, present, and future trends of biomass-based
research applications have been assessed and critically evaluated
to make the gathered knowledge available in the simplest form for
academicians and researchers. The third section focuses on
biomass-based policies on implementation and governmental
strategies needs a attention to make it smooth for social groups
and communities too. The role and impacts of bioeconomy with
biomass-based bioenergy options and applications are also targeted
here. Sustainable Development Goals are addressed in this section
to achieve three objectives (trio), i.e., social, economic, and
ecological status, which are the need of the hour for bioeconomic
security. Contributions of bioenergy to environmental security have
also been addressed in this section, very particular to linkage of
sustainable human development. This book is a useful compilation of
latest information for researchers and teachers in bioenergy and
microbiology. The book also serves as reading material for
undergraduate and graduate students of environmental sciences,
microbiology, and bioenergy.
This volume explains the recent findings on the mutualistic
plant-microbe interactions and how they can be utilized for
sustainable agriculture practices including land reclamation. The
book covers mainly plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPMs)
including both the symbiotic bacteria and fungi and their role in
mobilization of nutrients, providing protection to the crops from
phytopathogens and abiotic stresses. PGPMs play important roles in
survival and health of the plant. These useful microorganisms
provide plants with nutrients, protect them from pathogens and help
them combat abiotic stresses. It is important that these
mutualistic interactions between plant and soil microbes are well
understood so as to develop reliable products in the form of
biostimulants and biopesticides, as well as managing biotic and
abiotic stresses in crops. Apart from enhancing crop productivity
plant-microbe interactions can also perform activities such as
reclamation of degraded lands, degradation of pollutants and
remediation of saline or marginal lands. This book is of interest
to teachers, researchers, plant scientists and microbiologists.
Also, the book serves as additional reading material for
undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, microbiology,
biotechnology, ecology, soil science and environmental sciences.
Increasing agro productivity to feed a growing global population
under the present climate scenario requires optimizing the use of
resources and adopting sustainable agricultural production. This
can be achieved by using plant beneficial bacteria, i.e., those
bacteria that enhance plant growth under abiotic stress conditions,
and more specifically, microorganisms such as plant growth
promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which are the most promising
candidates in this regard. Attaining sustainable agricultural
production while preserving environmental quality, agro-ecosystem
functions and biodiversity represents a major challenge for current
agricultural practices; further, the traditional use of chemical
inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, nutrients etc.) poses serious
threats to crop productivity, soil fertility and the nutritional
value of farm produce. Given these risks, managing pests and
diseases, maintaining agro-ecosystem health, and avoiding health
issues for humans and animals have now become key priorities. The
use of PGPR as biofertilizers, plant growth promoters,
biopesticides, and soil and plant health managers has attracted
considerable attention among researchers, agriculturists, farmers,
policymakers and consumers alike. Using PGPR can help meet the
expected demand for global agricultural productivity to feed the
world's booming population, which is predicted to reach roughly 9
billion by 2050. However, to do so, PGPR strains must be safe for
the environment, offer considerable plant growth promotion and
biocontrol potential, be compatible with useful soil rhizobacteria,
and be able to withstand various biotic and abiotic stresses.
Accordingly, the book also highlights the need for better strains
of PGPR to complement increasing agro-productivity.
Increasing agro productivity to feed a growing global population
under the present climate scenario requires optimizing the use of
resources and adopting sustainable agricultural production. This
can be achieved by using plant beneficial bacteria, i.e., those
bacteria that enhance plant growth under abiotic stress conditions,
and more specifically, microorganisms such as plant growth
promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which are the most promising
candidates in this regard. Attaining sustainable agricultural
production while preserving environmental quality, agro-ecosystem
functions and biodiversity represents a major challenge for current
agricultural practices; further, the traditional use of chemical
inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, nutrients etc.) poses serious
threats to crop productivity, soil fertility and the nutritional
value of farm produce. Given these risks, managing pests and
diseases, maintaining agro-ecosystem health, and avoiding health
issues for humans and animals have now become key priorities. The
use of PGPR as biofertilizers, plant growth promoters,
biopesticides, and soil and plant health managers has attracted
considerable attention among researchers, agriculturists, farmers,
policymakers and consumers alike. Using PGPR can help meet the
expected demand for global agricultural productivity to feed the
world's booming population, which is predicted to reach roughly 9
billion by 2050. However, to do so, PGPR strains must be safe for
the environment, offer considerable plant growth promotion and
biocontrol potential, be compatible with useful soil rhizobacteria,
and be able to withstand various biotic and abiotic stresses.
Accordingly, the book also highlights the need for better strains
of PGPR to complement increasing agro-productivity.
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