Plant, Soil and Microbes

Editors: Hakeem, Khalid Rehman, Akhtar, Mohd Sayeed, Abdullah, Siti Nor Akmar (Eds.)
​Excellent reference for students, teachers, and researchers in soil microbiology, plant pathology, ecology and agronomy
International experts share up-to-date research on plant growth promoting microorganisms
Practical guide for non-GMO approaches to improve crop plant phenotypes

The interactions between the plant, soil and microbes are complex in nature. Events may be antagonistic, mutualistic or synergistic, depending upon the types of microorganisms and their association with the plant and soil in question. Multi-trophic tactics can therefore be employed to nourish plants in various habitats and growth conditions. Understanding the mechanisms of these interactions is thus highly desired in order to utilize the knowledge in an ecofriendly and sustainable way. This holistic approach to crop improvement may not only resolve the upcoming food security issues, but also make the environment greener by reducing the chemical inputs. Plant, soil and microbe, Volume 1: Implications in Crop Science, along with the forthcoming Volume 2: Mechanisms and Molecular Interactions, provide detailed accounts of the exquisite and delicate balance between the three critical components of agronomy. Specifically, these two titles focus on the basis of nutrient exchange between the microorganisms and the host plants, the mechanism of disease protection and the recent molecular details emerged from studying this multi-tropic interaction. Together they aim to provide a solid foundation for the students, teachers, and researchers interested in soil microbiology, plant pathology, ecology and agronomy

Number of Illustrations and Tables
50 b/w illustrations, 11 illustrations in colour
Topics
Plant Physiology
Agriculture
Microbiology

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