Role of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Nanotechnology

Role of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Nanotechnology explores PGPMs (actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi and cyanobacteria) and their multidimensional roles in agriculture, including their increasing applications in sustainable agriculture. In addition to their traditional understanding and applications in agriculture, PGPMs are increasingly known as a source of nano-particles production that are gaining significant interest in their ability to provide more economically, environmentally friendly and safe technologies to crop growers. The book considers new concepts and current developments in plant growth, thus promoting microorganisms research and evaluating its implications for sustainable productivity.

Users will find this to be an invaluable resource for researchers in applied microbial biotechnology, soil science, nano-technology of microbial strains, and industry personnel in these areas.

Presents basic and applied aspects of sustainable agriculture, including nano-technology in sustainable agricultureIdentifies molecular tools/omics approaches for enhancing plant growth promoting microorganismsDiscusses plant growth promoting microorganisms in bioactive compounds production, and as a source of nano-particles

1. Plant growth promoting microorganisms in sustainable agriculture 2. Microbes as a novel source of secondary metabolite products of industrial significance 3. Molecular techniques of beneficial microbial community analysis: Omics approach for enhancing PGPR attributes 4. Role of microbially synthesized nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture and environmental management 5. Sustainable agriculture and benefits of organic farming 6. Plant growth promoting microorganisms in abiotic stress management 8. The application of nanotechnology on bacteria: An emerging technology for sustainable agriculture 9. Fungi as a source of bioactive compounds and nanoparticles and their beneficial effect on plants 10. Actinomycetes role in bioactive and nanoparticle synthesis 11. Cyanobacteria as a source of nanoparticles and their implication 12. Biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their applications in agriculture 13. Trichoderma mediated biocontrol and growth promotion in plants: An endophytic approach