Description

This book endeavors to bring together the knowledge and expertise of scientists and academics working in the field of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (AIMs). It provides comprehensive information on various AIMs, their mechanisms of action, and modes of application for the purpose of promoting sustainable agriculture. The book main focus is on the potential of microbes in nitrogen fixation, phosphorous and potassium solubilization, and tolerance to various environmental conditions. Additionally, it discusses the use of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) in enhancing crop productivity. These microbes reside in the rhizosphere of plant roots and promote plant growth through direct and indirect mechanisms such as solubilizing phosphate, potassium, and zinc, producing siderophore, IAA, Hydrocyanide, and fixing ammonia, among other processes.

The book also highlights the potential of PGPR as a means of reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals. Furthermore, it provides an insight into the use and application of nano-biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture. In summary, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the potential of AIMs and PGPR in promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing the use of chemical fertilizers.

Description

The book encompasses different Agriculturally Important microorganisms (AIMs), mechanisms of action and modes of application for sustainable agriculture. The potential of microbes in nitrogen fixation, solubilizing nutrients like phosphorous, Potassium, tolerance to  etc. are the major strength of the book. There is relatively a new frontier, use of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria(PGPR)in enhancing crop productivity. These microbes inhabit at the rhizospheric region of the root and facilitate plant growth through a variety of direct and indirect mechanisms. These PGP have been identified to solubilize phosphate, Potassium, Zinc, produce siderophore, IAA, Hydrogencyanide, fix ammonia and many more. Today, such microbes are extensively studied not only as a biofertilizer or fortification of nutrient to the plant, but also a potential agent to decrease application of chemical fertilizer and other agrochemicals. The book also gives an insight to this aspect also. Last but not the least,a light has been thrown on use and application of nano-biofertilizer for sustainable agriculture.Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.