Microbial Endophytes and Plant Growth

Download or read book Microbial Endophytes and Plant Growth written by Manoj Kumar Solanki and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-11-19 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbial Endophytes and Plant Growth: Beneficial Interactions and Applications explains how modern molecular tools can unlock the plant's microbial network, building the bridge between plant and environment. Chapters describe the usefulness of the endophytic microbiome of different crops, including cereals, vegetables and horticulture, and delve into the latest research surrounding the applications of plant-microbe interactions in improving plant growth. Other topics discussed include root endophytes and their role in plant fitness, seed associated endophytes and their functions, and microbial endophytes and nanotechnology. This is a one-stop resource for scientists wanting access to the latest research in plant microbiology. The book also provides advanced techniques for using multi-omics approaches to study plant-microbe interactions, providing readers with a practical approach. - Outlines multi-omics approaches to study plant endophytes interactions - Describes the efficacy of endophytes to combat biotic and abiotic factors - Defines the prominent role of endophytic microbes to improve plant growth