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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of
knowledge on plant-microbiome interactions and associations. It
covers all major mechanistic approaches used to investigate
microbes' impacts on plant growth promotion, disease control and
health. The industrial manufacture of nitrogen currently accounts
for roughly 2% of the world's total energy consumption. Microbial
products are expected to reduce the need for costly fertilizers, as
well as chemical pesticides and fungicides. While beneficial
microorganisms are increasingly being used in agriculture, abiotic
and biotic stresses such as heat, drought, cold, and salt can
quickly kill or render them useless in the field. However,
discovering new and better treatments is a lengthy process due to
the considerable microbial diversity found in soils. Researchers
have now proposed using biotechnological approaches to accelerate
the process of microbial technology development. The fact that
plant-associated microbes stimulate plant growth and development is
well known, as the examples of rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi show.
The mechanisms by which these microorganisms maintain plant growth
include the production of phytohormones, fixation of nitrogen, and
the mobilization of phosphorus and minerals. The plant microbiome
is also involved in pathogen suppression, and especially the root
microbiome acts as a protective shield against soil-borne
pathogens. A special feature of this book is its multidisciplinary
approach, spanning from plant microbiology/biocontrol, fungal and
bacterial endophytes, plant physiology, to biochemistry, proteomics
and genomics. It is ideally suited for researchers and student of
agri-biotechnology, soil biology and fungal biology.
This book provides an overview of the latest advances concerning
symbiotic relationships between plants and microbes, and their
applications in plant productivity and agricultural sustainability.
Symbiosis is a living phenomenon including dynamic variations in
the genome, metabolism and signaling network, and adopting a
multidirectional perspective on their interactions is required when
studying symbiotic organisms. Although various plant-microbe
symbiotic systems are covered in this book, it especially focuses
on arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) symbiosis and root nodule symbiosis,
the two most prevalent systems. AM symbiosis involves the most
extensive interaction between plants and microbes, in the context
of phylogeny and ecology. As more than 90% of all known species of
plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal associations, the
productivity and species composition, as well as the diversity of
natural ecosystems, are frequently dependent upon the presence and
activity of mycorrhizas. In turn, root nodule symbiosis includes
morphogenesis and is formed by communication between plants and
nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The biotechnological application of
plant-microbe symbiosis is expected to foster the production of
agricultural and horticultural products while maintaining
ecologically and economically sustainable production systems.
Designed as a hands-on guide, this book offers an essential
resource for researchers and students in the areas of
agri-biotechnology, soil biology and fungal biology.
This book highlights recent advances in the field of plant-biotic
interactions and explores current serious issues in the crop
production industry. It is intended to attract more attention to
these important, but often overlooked areas, and to stimulate new
ideas for future research. Plants are constantly under attack by
pathogens, pests, and parasites, which can significantly impact
worldwide food production and human health. While pathogens and
pests attack and interconnect with their hosts in a variety of
ways, plants have developed sophisticated immune systems to fight
infections. In the field of plant-biotic interactions, most of the
studies to date have focused on the function and signaling pathways
of plant disease resistance proteins and pattern recognition
receptors, as well as pathogen effector proteins. In contrast, this
book presents new and emerging research areas, and introduces
students, researchers, academics, and policy advisors to the latest
trends in e.g. microbial technology, environmental microbiology,
agricultural science, the health sciences, biological sciences and
other related disciplines.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of
knowledge on plant-microbiome interactions and associations. It
covers all major mechanistic approaches used to investigate
microbes' impacts on plant growth promotion, disease control and
health. The industrial manufacture of nitrogen currently accounts
for roughly 2% of the world's total energy consumption. Microbial
products are expected to reduce the need for costly fertilizers, as
well as chemical pesticides and fungicides. While beneficial
microorganisms are increasingly being used in agriculture, abiotic
and biotic stresses such as heat, drought, cold, and salt can
quickly kill or render them useless in the field. However,
discovering new and better treatments is a lengthy process due to
the considerable microbial diversity found in soils. Researchers
have now proposed using biotechnological approaches to accelerate
the process of microbial technology development. The fact that
plant-associated microbes stimulate plant growth and development is
well known, as the examples of rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi show.
The mechanisms by which these microorganisms maintain plant growth
include the production of phytohormones, fixation of nitrogen, and
the mobilization of phosphorus and minerals. The plant microbiome
is also involved in pathogen suppression, and especially the root
microbiome acts as a protective shield against soil-borne
pathogens. A special feature of this book is its multidisciplinary
approach, spanning from plant microbiology/biocontrol, fungal and
bacterial endophytes, plant physiology, to biochemistry, proteomics
and genomics. It is ideally suited for researchers and student of
agri-biotechnology, soil biology and fungal biology.
This book provides an overview of the latest advances concerning
symbiotic relationships between plants and microbes, and their
applications in plant productivity and agricultural sustainability.
Symbiosis is a living phenomenon including dynamic variations in
the genome, metabolism and signaling network, and adopting a
multidirectional perspective on their interactions is required when
studying symbiotic organisms. Although various plant-microbe
symbiotic systems are covered in this book, it especially focuses
on arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) symbiosis and root nodule symbiosis,
the two most prevalent systems. AM symbiosis involves the most
extensive interaction between plants and microbes, in the context
of phylogeny and ecology. As more than 90% of all known species of
plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal associations, the
productivity and species composition, as well as the diversity of
natural ecosystems, are frequently dependent upon the presence and
activity of mycorrhizas. In turn, root nodule symbiosis includes
morphogenesis and is formed by communication between plants and
nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The biotechnological application of
plant-microbe symbiosis is expected to foster the production of
agricultural and horticultural products while maintaining
ecologically and economically sustainable production systems.
Designed as a hands-on guide, this book offers an essential
resource for researchers and students in the areas of
agri-biotechnology, soil biology and fungal biology.
This book shares the latest insights into the genetic basis of
molecular communication between plants and their microbial
consortia. Further, the book highlights the capabilities of the
rhizosphere and endosphere, which help manage ecosystem responses
to climate change, nutrient cycling and sequestration of carbon;
and discusses their application to the development and management
of renewable energy sources. In their natural environments, plants
are surrounded by a tremendous number of microorganisms. Some
microbes directly interact with plants in a mutually beneficial
fashion, while others colonize plants solely for their own
advantage. In addition, microbes can indirectly affect plants by
drastically altering their environments. Understanding the complex
nature of the plant-microbe interface (PMI) can pave the way for
novel strategies to improve plant productivity in an eco-friendly
manner. The PMI approach focuses on understanding the physical,
molecular, and chemical interactions between organisms in order to
determine their functional roles in biological, physical, chemical
and environmental systems. Although several metabolites from plants
and microbes have now been fully characterized, their roles in
chemical interactions between these associates remain poorly
understood, and require further investigation.
This book shares the latest insights into the genetic basis of
molecular communication between plants and their microbial
consortia. Further, the book highlights the capabilities of the
rhizosphere and endosphere, which help manage ecosystem responses
to climate change, nutrient cycling and sequestration of carbon;
and discusses their application to the development and management
of renewable energy sources. In their natural environments, plants
are surrounded by a tremendous number of microorganisms. Some
microbes directly interact with plants in a mutually beneficial
fashion, while others colonize plants solely for their own
advantage. In addition, microbes can indirectly affect plants by
drastically altering their environments. Understanding the complex
nature of the plant-microbe interface (PMI) can pave the way for
novel strategies to improve plant productivity in an eco-friendly
manner. The PMI approach focuses on understanding the physical,
molecular, and chemical interactions between organisms in order to
determine their functional roles in biological, physical, chemical
and environmental systems. Although several metabolites from plants
and microbes have now been fully characterized, their roles in
chemical interactions between these associates remain poorly
understood, and require further investigation.
This book highlights recent advances in the field of plant-biotic
interactions and explores current serious issues in the crop
production industry. It is intended to attract more attention to
these important, but often overlooked areas, and to stimulate new
ideas for future research. Plants are constantly under attack by
pathogens, pests, and parasites, which can significantly impact
worldwide food production and human health. While pathogens and
pests attack and interconnect with their hosts in a variety of
ways, plants have developed sophisticated immune systems to fight
infections. In the field of plant-biotic interactions, most of the
studies to date have focused on the function and signaling pathways
of plant disease resistance proteins and pattern recognition
receptors, as well as pathogen effector proteins. In contrast, this
book presents new and emerging research areas, and introduces
students, researchers, academics, and policy advisors to the latest
trends in e.g. microbial technology, environmental microbiology,
agricultural science, the health sciences, biological sciences and
other related disciplines.
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