Description
The need for sustainable advancement in agriculture practices continues to press. Achieving optimum yields of crops has traditionally meant farmers continuously using large amounts of chemical fertilizers or pesticides but the indiscriminate use of these pesticides has adversely affected the environment, non- target microorganisms, soil textures and human health. Sustainable Agricultural Practices, a volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series, presents foundational information into the successful utilization of different biocontrol agents (especially bacteria and fungi actinomycetes) under field conditions which can help relieve the pressure of overexploitation of synthetic pesticides in agriculture. As many of the microorganisms including nitrogen fixing bacteria and cyanobacteria can be used as bio inoculants, they offer opportunities to not only to enhance the crop productivity but also for maintaining the natural properties of agricultural soils. The volume explores the multifaceted benefits derived from varieties of microorganisms existing in different components of ecosystem, many of which could potentially be employed as probiotics for improved human and livestock health. Researchers seeking to expand their understanding of related fields, and students seeking foundational concept coverage will find this volume valuable.- Includes summaries, case studies, and applications to provide real-world insights- Provides accessible, informative illustrations of current trends in microbial biotechnology- Presents data through tables and figures for effective communication- Suggests future research avenues in the field of microbial biotechnology for sustainable development
Table of Contents
1. Multifactorial stress combination, plant microbiome recruitment and ROS/antioxidant feedbacks for plant stress alleviation2. Impact of COVID-19 on global agriculture and food sector3. State Of The Soil Health Before Maize Intercropped With Eucalyptus Grandis Under Agroforestry Environment In Limpopo Province, South Africa4. Microbe management: application of mycorrhizal fungi in sustainable agriculture5. Biodiversity and biotechnological applications of host-specific endophytic fungi for sustainable agriculture and allied sectors6. Use of PGPRs in abiotic stress management in horticultural areas7. Plant growth promoting bacteria sustainable use in abiotic stress management8. Bioprospecting of bacterial endophytes from the tuber of Dioscorea bulbifera9. Green Synthesis of nanomaterials and their applications in sustainable agriculture10. Cyanobacterial diversity in the rice field and their potential applications.11. The potential and possibilities of using mycorrhiza in sustainable agriculture12. Microbial consortia application in the sustainable agricultural practices13. Cyanobacterial mats and their application in sustainable Agriculture14. Beneficial soil microorganisms and their role in sustainable agriculture15. Evaluating Soil Chemical And Physical And Properties For Maize Production Under Agroforestry Environments In South Africa16. Cytological observations on intracellular microbes in plants, their roles in sustainable crop production and effects of elevated carbon dioxide on rhizophagy in roots17. Endophytic fungi: Diversity and their relevance in sustainable agriculture
