Description
Decoding Plant–Environment–Microbiome Interactions in Stress-Resilient Agriculture delivers both foundational understanding and forward-looking perspectives on the rapidly advancing field of phytomicrobiome research. Showcasing the unique advantages of microbial partnerships in stressed soils, the book explores how optimizing plant–microbiome interactions can transform crop productivity and sustainability.Focusing on the phytomicrobiome's diverse components—including root-associated microbiota, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, endophytes, phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and actinomycetes—the volume reveals how these microbial networks enhance plant stress tolerance, rehabilitate degraded or contaminated soils, and sustain yields under adverse conditions.Harnessing these natural bioresources effectively requires an integrated understanding of the complex crosstalk between plants and their associated microbes, from molecular signaling to ecological mechanisms. Drawing on insights from internationally recognized scientists and leading academicians, this book consolidates cutting-edge research and emerging innovations, providing readers with the knowledge needed to advance stress-resilient and environmentally sustainable agriculture.- Offers actionable insights and solutions that can be applied in real-world agricultural settings- Bridges multiple disciplines, including microbiology, plant biology, soil science, and environmental science- Explores cost-effective and sustainable solutions to stress-related soil complications
Table of Contents
Section A: Phytomicrobiome and abiotic stresses1. Heavy metal–rhizobiome interactions: abundance, composition, and physiological functions2. Salt stress–soil microbiome interactions: structure, diversity, and physiological functions3. Drought stress effects on soil microbial diversity and function: an integrative review4. Effect of extreme temperatures on microbial growth and associated activities5. Abiotic stress–plant interactions: morphoanatomical features and physiological functions6. Genotoxic effects of different types of stresses on microbiome and plants7. Phytochemicals under abiotic stress: production and their role in plant defense8. Importance of proline in alleviation of abiotic stress in plants: recent advances9. Development of stress resilience in the rhizobiome: an overview10. Rhizosphere engineering for optimizing bioremediation potential: recent advancesSection B: Phytomicrobiomes as biotools in agriculture resilience under stress conditions11. Phytomicrobiome: ecology, physiology, and emerging trends in microbial applications12. The plant holobiont: root exudates, rhizosphere interactions, and biotechnological applications13. Plant endophytic microbiome: importance in crop production14. Importance of bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) in mitigation of abiotic stress15. Siderophilic microbes and their role in abatement of abiotic stress in plants16. Remediation of stressed soils using plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: recent developments17. Phytoremediation: basic concepts and real success stories18. Stress-tolerant rhizosphere microbiome and their interactions with plants: significance for crop production19 Role of "omics" in designing biofertilizers to enhance plant resilience under stressful conditions20. Bacterial biosorbents: an effective microbial strategy for metal detoxification21. Stress-tolerant endophytes: importance in crop yield optimization22. Performance of food crops in problem soils influenced by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi23. Actinomycetota: suitable microbiological agents for bioremediation and crop production24. A broad host spectrum fungus, Piriformospora indica: a promising candidate for crop improvement in stressed environments25. Bio-based nanoremediation of inorganic pollutants: concepts and applicationsSection C: Human health implications and food safety26. Role of phytomicrobiome in food production: Challenges and Remedies27. Human health risks and regulatory guidelines associated with consumption of contaminated/poor-quality foods28. "A SWOT" analysis of the transfer of knowledge from the lab to the field: regulatory issues, developmental constraints, and opportunities
