New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Sustainable Agriculture: Revitalization through Organic Products

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Contributors
About the editors
Preface
Chapter 1: Exploring the biostimulants in plant science
Introduction
Classification of biostimulants in categories
The common feature of biostimulants
Types of biostimulants
Algal extracts
Sources of biostimulants
Microalgae as a source of biostimulants
Production of microbial inoculants
Fungi and yeasts
Pythium oligandrum and Talaromyces flavus
Aureobasidium pullulans and Arbuscular mycorrhiza
Bacteria
Pseudomonas fluorescens
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB)
Commercially available biopreparations and bioproducts
Role of microbial components in preparation of bioproducts
Phytonutrients of biostimulants; secondary metabolites and vitamins
Application of biostimulants on vegetable crops
Application of biostimulants on floriculture crops
Impact of biostimulants on physical characteristics
Effect of biostimulants on chemical composition
Conclusions and future prospects
References
Chapter 2: Algal biofertilizer towards green sustainable agriculture
Introduction
Algal biofertilizer as potential nitrogen fixers towards improving agricultural crops productivities
Algal biofertilizer as potential phosphate solubilizers towards improving agricultural crops productivities
Algal biofertilizer as potential carbon dioxide sequesters towards improving agricultural crops yields
Algal biofertilizers reservoir of potential growth promoting factors for enhancing agriculture crop productivities
Application of genetically engineered algae for ameliorating agricultural crops productions
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3: Entomopathogenic viruses and their potential role in sustainable pest management
Introduction
Role of EPVs in sustainable pest management
History of entomopathogenic viruses
Classification of EPVs
Baculoviruses
Ascovirus
Iridovirus
Polydnavirus
Cypovirus
Entomopoxvirus
Parvovirus
Entomopathogenic viruses and their host range
Mode of action of EPVs
External symptoms of entomopathogenic virus infection in insects
Genetic recombination of EPVs
Exploitation of EPVs in various pest management programs
World and Indian scenario of EPVs use in pest management
Why EPVs are potential biocontrol agents?
Why EPVs are not popular biocontrol agents?
Field application of EPVs
Suggestions for application of insect viruses
Conclusion and future prospects
References
Further reading
Chapter 4: Cyanobacteria as potential bio resources for multifaceted sustainable utilization
Introduction
Cyanobacteria role as a bio fertilizer in nitrogen fixation for improvement of crop productivity
Cyanobacterial role in bioremediation of wastelands to improve soil fertility
Basic types of bioremediation techniques
Cyanobacterial role in the removal of toxic effluents from wastewater treatment
Cyanobacterial role in the enhancement of crop productivity by agricultural stress management techniques
Cyanobacterial role in environmental sustainability by CO 2 sequestration and climate change mitigation
Conclusion
Future perspective
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
Chapter 5: Metabolites and peptides of endophytic origin in plant growth promotion and defense reactions in Solanaceous cr ...
Introduction
Endophytes: Definition, ecology and population dynamics
Definition
Ecology
Population dynamics of endophytes in different plant parts
Influence of climate and topography on population diversity of endophytes
Endophytic metabolites and peptides
Endophytic metabolites in plant health management
Nutrient acquisition and plant growth promotion
Siderophores in iron metabolism
Nitrogen fixation
Phosphate solubilization
Phytohormones
Mitigating biotic stress in host plant by endophytes
ROS and antioxidants
Antimicrobial compounds
Peptides
Volatile compounds
Enzymes
Case study on tomato
Growth promotion
Stress management
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: The potential of the genus Baccharis spp. as an insecticide for mosquitoes and non-biting flies of veterinary i ...
Introduction
Review literature & recent developments
Effect of an uncontrolled population of mosquitoes and non-biting flies in livestock
Will synthetic pesticides be the solution?
Baccharis sp. a potential genus to be used as botanical insecticides
Phytochemistry of Baccharis sp.
Principal Baccharis compounds bioactive against mosquitoes and non-biting flies
Conclusion and prospects
References
Chapter 7: Animal residues use and application for sustainable agriculture on one health approach
Introduction
Bioenergy from animal waste
Livestock wastes with bioenergetic potential
Biogas
Biohydrogen
Sanitary aspects and zoonotic pathogens in animals' wastes recycle
Application of quantitative microbial risk assessment tools for risk management in the animal waste recycle
Hazard identification
Exposure assessment
Dose-response assessment
Risk characterization
Final considerations
References
Chapter 8: Role of plant derived extracts as biostimulants in sustainable agriculture: A detailed study on research advanc ...
Introduction
Seaweed extracts (SEs) as biostimulants—Their role and mechanism of action
Plant growth promoting role of SEs-application methodologies
Improved abiotic and biotic stress tolerance triggered by SEs
Botanical extracts (BEs) as biostimulant—Their role, mechanism and application
BEs: Mechanisms of action as biostimulant
Conclusions and future prospects
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 9: Rejuvenating soil health using organic manures for sustainable agriculture
Introduction
Organic manures
Bulky organic manures
Farmyard manure (FYM)
Compost
Method of preparation
Vermicompost
Green manuring
Poultry manure
Sheep manure
Concentrated organic manuring
Press mud cake
Neem cake
Oil cakes
Effect of organic manures application on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties
Effect of compost application on physical properties of soil
Effect of compost application on chemical properties of soil
Effect of compost application on biological properties of soil
Effect of compost application on plant growth promotion
Conclusions
References
Chapter 10: Biofertilization of biogas digestates: An insight on nutrient management, soil microbial diversity and greenho ...
Introduction
Biogas digestate
Processing of digestate
Separation of solid and liquid
Stripping of ammonia
Microbial nitrogen modulation (nitrification/denitrification)
Evaporation
Struvite precipitation
Application of biogas digestate for nutrient management in crop
Effect of biofertilization of biogas digestate on soil microbial diversity
Nitrification and denitrification
Effect of biofertilization of biogas digestate on greenhouse gas emission and measurement techniques
Conclusion and future prospects
Acknowledgment
Declaration
References
Chapter 11: Role of seaweeds in plant growth promotion and disease management
Introduction
Types
How to apply
Uses
Chemical composition
Methods (optional)
Technique for seaweed cultivation
Preparation of seaweed extract
Review literature and recent developments
Plant hormones from seaweed
Auxins
Cytokinins
Gibberellins
Abscisic acid
Ethylene
Betaines
Polyamines
Root progression and nutrient uptake
Influence on shoot development and photosynthesis
Effect on crop yield
Role in vegetative propagation
Role in alleviation of different abiotic stresses in crop plants
Immunity
Conclusion and future prospect
References
Further reading
Chapter 12: Plant bio-stimulants, their functions and use in enhancing stress tolerance in oilseeds
Introduction
Concepts and categories of plant bio-stimulants
Humic substances
Amino acid containing products (AACP)
Hormone containing products
Seaweed extracts
Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs)
Use of bio-stimulants in oilseeds crops
Crop growth, development and yield
Improving oil recovery, net returns
Bio-stimulants alleviating abiotic stress
Bio-stimulants alleviating biotic stress
Induced systemic resistance, an ecofriendly approach
ISR signaling pathway
Defense enzymes and compounds
Role of JA and ET signaling in ISR
Role of ISR
Induction of ISR
Applications of ISR in oil seed crops
Conclusions
References
Chapter 13: Biostimulants for improving nutritional quality in legumes
Introduction
Definitions
Main category of biostimulants
Humic substances (HS)
Effect of HS on nutrient uptake
Protein hydrolysate (PHs) and amino acid formulations (AA)
Effect of protein hydrolysate on nutrient uptake
Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPR)
Effect of PGPR on nutrient uptake
Seaweed extract
Effect of seaweed extract on nutrient uptake
Effect of biostimulants on nutrient quality of legumes
Application of biostimulants
Methods of application
Conclusion and future prospectus
References
Chapter 14: Microbial biosurfactants: An eco-friendly perspective for soil health management and environmental remediation
Introduction
Chemical surfactants in agriculture
Surfactant toxicity in life forms and agriculture
Biosurfactants: The potent alternate
Agrochemicals in agriculture
Negative impacts of agrochemicals
Chemical surfactants as adjuvants in pesticide formulations
Biosurfactants as green alternative
Superiority of biosurfactants over chemical surfactants
Biosurfactants as adjuvants in agrochemical formulations
Biosurfactants in environmental remediation
Biodegradation of pesticides
Bioremediation of heavy metals
Bioremediation of hydrocarbon polluted soil
Conclusion
References
Chapter 15: Biostimulants for sustainable crop production
Introduction
Important biostimulants
Protein hydrolysates
Seaweed extracts
Microbial biostimulants
Humic and fulvic acids
Sources of biostimulants
Method of application of biostimulants
Role of biostimulants for sustainable crop production
Biostimulants for abiotic stresses tolerance
Biostimulants for nutrient use efficiency
Biostimulants for enhancing production quality
Biostimulants on antioxidant properties
Role of biostimulants on enhanced yield
Role of biostimulants on enhanced growth
Biostimulants on physical characteristics
Effect on chemical composition
Conclusions and future prospect
References
Chapter 16: Potential of soil amendment with organic matters in controlling phytonematodes
Introduction
Soil nature and soil organic matter
Common kinds of organic matters for soil amendment
Effect of organic matter on important groups of phytonematodes
Root-knot nematodes ( Meloidogyne spp.)
Cyst nematodes ( Heterodera spp.)
Globodera spp.
Pratylenchus spp. and other root lesion nematodes
Citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans)
Other nematodes
Mechanisms of phytonematodes' suppression
Direct mechanisms
Liberation of preexisting toxic compounds
Production of toxic compounds throughout decomposition
Indirect mechanisms
Increase the activity and population of antagonists
Enhancement of host resistance/tolerance
Changes in the soil properties
Mechanisms of phytonematodes' augmentation
Conclusion and future prospect
References
Chapter 17: Spent mushroom waste: An emerging bio-fertilizer for improving soil health and plant productivity
Introduction
Mushroom species
Composition of spent mushroom waste
Soil fertility enhancement
Plant growth promotion and crop production
Bio-fuel application
Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Role of secondary metabolites and biostimulants in conferring biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in crop plan ...
Introduction
Phenolic compounds
Classification of complex phenols
Nonprotein amino acids
Plant secondary metabolites: Sources and effects
Other secondary metabolites
Cutin, waxes and suberin
Conclusion and future prospects
References
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