Symbiotic Endophytes (soil Biology)
by Ricardo Aroca /
2013 / English / PDF
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This Soil Biology volume examines our current understanding of
the mechanisms involved in the beneficial effects transferred to
plants by endophytes such as rhizobial, actinorhizal, arbuscular
mycorrhizal symbionts and yeasts.
This Soil Biology volume examines our current understanding of
the mechanisms involved in the beneficial effects transferred to
plants by endophytes such as rhizobial, actinorhizal, arbuscular
mycorrhizal symbionts and yeasts.
Topics presented include how symbiosis starts on the molecular
level; chemical signaling in mycorrhizal symbiosis; genomic and
functional diversity of endophytes; nitrogen fixation; nutrient
uptake and cycling; as well as plant protection against various
stress conditions. Further, the use of beneficial microorganisms
as biopesticides is discussed, particularly the application of
Plant Growth Promoter Rhizobacteria (PGPR) in agriculture with
the aim to increase yields.
Topics presented include how symbiosis starts on the molecular
level; chemical signaling in mycorrhizal symbiosis; genomic and
functional diversity of endophytes; nitrogen fixation; nutrient
uptake and cycling; as well as plant protection against various
stress conditions. Further, the use of beneficial microorganisms
as biopesticides is discussed, particularly the application of
Plant Growth Promoter Rhizobacteria (PGPR) in agriculture with
the aim to increase yields.
