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PGPR: Biocontrol and Biofertilization

  • This is the first book on PGPR
  • Contributors are international experts on the subject
  • Almost all aspects of PGPR research are covered
  • Comprehensive source of recent knowledge for the agricultural world

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Ecology of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria

    • Hani Antoun, Danielle Prévost
    Pages 1-38
  3. Biosynthesis of Antibiotics by PGPR and its Relation in Biocontrol of Plant Diseases

    • W. G. Dilantha Fernando, S. Nakkeeran, Yilan Zhang
    Pages 67-109
  4. Bacterial Biofertilizers

    • Luis E. Fuentes-Ramirez, Jesus Caballero-Mellado
    Pages 143-172
  5. Role of Cytokinins in Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizosphere Bacteria

    • Ines E. de Garcia Salamone, Russell K. Hynes, Louise M. Nelson
    Pages 173-195
  6. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria: Potential Green Alternative for Plant Productivity

    • S. Niranjan Raj, H. S. Shetty, M. S. Reddy
    Pages 197-216
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 313-318

About this book

PGPR have gained world wide importance and acceptance for agricultural benefits. These microorganisms are the potential tools for sustainable agriculture and the trend for the future. Scientific researches involve multidisciplinary approaches to understand adaptation of PGPR to the rhizosphere, mechanisms of root colonization, effects on plant physiology and growth, biofertilization, induced systemic resistance, biocontrol of plant pathogens, production of determinants etc. Biodiversity of PGPR and mechanisms of action for the different groups: diazotrophs, bacilli, pseudomonads, and rhizobia are shown. Effects of physical, chemical and biological factors on root colonization and the proteomics perspective on biocontrol and plant defence mechanism is discussed. Visualization of interactions of pathogens and biocontrol agents on plant roots using autofluorescent protein markers has provided more understanding of biocontrol process. Commercial formulations and field applications of PGPR are detailed.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

    Zaki A. Siddiqui

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eBook USD 129.00
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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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