Plant, Soil And Microbes: Volume 1: Implications In Crop Science
by Khalid Rehman Hakeem /
2016 / English / PDF
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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.
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.