PGPR: Biocontrol and Biofertilization

PGPR: Biocontrol and Biofertilization
Author: Zaki Anwar Siddiqui
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2006-01-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402041527

PGPR have gained world wide importance and acceptance for agricultural benefits. These microorganisms are the potential tools for sustainable agriculture and the trend for the future. Scientific researches involve multidisciplinary approaches to understand adaptation of PGPR to the rhizosphere, mechanisms of root colonization, effects on plant physiology and growth, biofertilization, induced systemic resistance, biocontrol of plant pathogens, production of determinants etc. Biodiversity of PGPR and mechanisms of action for the different groups: diazotrophs, bacilli, pseudomonads, and rhizobia are shown. Effects of physical, chemical and biological factors on root colonization and the proteomics perspective on biocontrol and plant defence mechanism is discussed. Visualization of interactions of pathogens and biocontrol agents on plant roots using autofluorescent protein markers has provided more understanding of biocontrol process. Commercial formulations and field applications of PGPR are detailed.

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture
Author: R. Z. Sayyed
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2019-06-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811367906

Sustainable increase in agricultural production while keeping the environmental quality, agro-ecosystem function and biodiversity is a real challenge in current agricultural practices. Application of PGPR can help in meeting the expected demand for increasing agricultural productivity to feed the world’s booming population. Global concern over the demerits of chemicals in agriculture has diverted the attention of researchers towards sustainable agriculture by utilizing the potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). Use of PGPR as biofertilizers, biopesticides, soil, and plant health managers has gained considerable agricultural and commercial significance. The book Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture has contributions in the form of book chapter from 25 eminent global researchers, that discusses about the PGPRs and their role in growth promotion of various crop plants, suppression of wide range of phytopathogens, their formulation, effect of various factors on growth and performance of PGPR, assessment of diversity of PGPR through microsatellites and role of PGPR in mitigating biotic and abiotic stress.This book will be helpful for students, teachers, researchers, and entrepreneurs involved in PGPR and allied fields. The book will be highly useful to researchers, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.

Recent Advances in Biofertilizers and Biofungicides (PGPR) for Sustainable Agriculture

Recent Advances in Biofertilizers and Biofungicides (PGPR) for Sustainable Agriculture
Author: Patricio S. Faylon
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 540
Release: 2014-11-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1443871052

Global concern over the demerits of chemicals in agriculture has diverted the attention of researchers towards using the potential of PGPR in agriculture. This book contains many useful and important research papers pertaining to the use of bio-fertilizers and bio-fungicides for sustainable agriculture. This volume is presented in an easy-to-understand manner,with well-illustrated protocols on the production to commercialization of PGPR. The chapters on commercial potential, trade and regulatory issues among Asian countries are worthwhile additions. As such, this book will prove useful for students, researchers, teachers, and entrepreneurs in the area of PGPR and its allied fields.

New Perspectives and Approaches in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Research

New Perspectives and Approaches in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Research
Author: P.A.H.M. Bakker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2010-04-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402067763

In the context of increasing concern for food and environmental quality, use of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) for reducing chemical inputs in agriculture is a potentially important issue. This book provides an update by renowned international experts on the most recent advances in the ecology of these important bacteria, the application of innovative methodologies for their study, their interaction with the host plant, and their potential application in agriculture.

Plant Growth and Health Promoting Bacteria

Plant Growth and Health Promoting Bacteria
Author: Dinesh K. Maheshwari
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 453
Release: 2010-09-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642136125

To cope with the increasing problems created by agrochemicals such as plant fertilizers, pesticides and other plant protection agents, biological alternatives have been developed over the past years. These include biopesticides, such as bacteria for the control of plant diseases, and biofertilizer to improve crop productivity and quality. Especially plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are as effective as pure chemicals in terms of plant growth enhancement and disease control, in addition to their ability to manage abiotic and other stresses in plants. The various facets of these groups of bacteria are treated in this Microbiology Monograph, with emphasis on their emergence in agriculture. Further topics are Bacillus species that excrete peptides and lipopeptides with antifungal, antibacterial and surfactant activity, plant-bacteria-environment interactions, mineral-nutrient exchange, nitrogen assimilation, biofilm formation and cold-tolerant microorganisms.

Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Medicinal Plants

Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Medicinal Plants
Author: Dilfuza Egamberdieva
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2015-02-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319134019

This book describes the various applications of microorganisms in improving plant growth, health and the efficiency of phytochemical production. The chapters trace topics such as the role of PGPRs in improving salt stress and heavy metal tolerance in plants; the prevention and control of plant diseases; boosting soil fertility and agriculture productivity; the induction of secondary metabolite biosynthesis in medicinal and aromatic plants; the enhancement of phytochemical levels, and the action mechanisms, diversity and characterization of PGPRs. The reviews will be of interest for scientists in the fields of agriculture, microbiology, soil biology, plant breeding and herbal medicinal products.

Rhizosphere Engineering

Rhizosphere Engineering
Author: Ramesh Chandra Dubey
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323885950

Rhizosphere Engineering is a guide to applying environmentally sound agronomic practices to improve crop yield while also protecting soil resources. Focusing on the potential and positive impacts of appropriate practices, the book includes the use of beneficial microbes, nanotechnology and metagenomics. Developing and applying techniques that not only enhance yield, but also restore the quality of soil and water using beneficial microbes such as Bacillus, Pseudomonas, vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) fungi and others are covered, along with new information on utilizing nanotechnology, quorum sensing and other technologies to further advance the science. Designed to fill the gap between research and application, this book is written for advanced students, researchers and those seeking real-world insights for improving agricultural production. Explores the potential benefits of optimized rhizosphere Includes metagenomics and their emerging importance Presents insights into the use of biosurfactants

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr)

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr)
Author: Omar Mohamed Nabil
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2015-11-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9783659804526

Salinity is an increasing problem in many irrigated, arid and semi-arid areas of the world where rainfall is insufficient to leach salts from the root zone, and it is a significant factor in reducing growth and crop productivity. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are indigenous to soil and plant rhizosphere. These microorganisms are the potential tools for sustainable agriculture. They enhance the growth of a root system and even of an entire plant and often control certain plant pathogens. Rhizosphere colonization is also considered to be a crucial step in the application of microorganisms for beneficial purposes such as biofertilization, phytostimulation, biocontrol.

New Perspectives and Approaches in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Research

New Perspectives and Approaches in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Research
Author: P.A.H.M. Bakker
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2010-10-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789048119042

In the context of increasing concern for food and environmental quality, use of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) for reducing chemical inputs in agriculture is a potentially important issue. This book provides an update by renowned international experts on the most recent advances in the ecology of these important bacteria, the application of innovative methodologies for their study, their interaction with the host plant, and their potential application in agriculture.

Biocontrol Agents and Secondary Metabolites

Biocontrol Agents and Secondary Metabolites
Author: Sudisha Jogaiah
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 726
Release: 2020-11-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128230940

Biocontrol and Secondary Metabolites: Applications and Immunization for Plant Growth and Protection covers established and updated research on emerging trends in plant defense signaling in, and during, stress phases. Other topics cover growth at interface as a sustainable way of life and the context of human welfare and conservation of fungi as a group of organisms. Further, the book explores induced systemic resistance using biocontrol agents and/or secondary metabolites as a milestone for sustainable agricultural production, thus providing opportunities for the minimization or elimination of the use of fungicides. Presents an overview on mechanisms by which plants protect themselves against herbivory and pathogenic microbes Identifies the use of immunization as a popular and effective alternative to chemical pesticides Explores how these fungi help crop plants in better uptake of soil nutrients, increase soil fertility, produce growth promoting substances, and secrete metabolites that act as bio-pesticides