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Approach Towards Sustainable Crop Production by Utilizing Potential Microbiome

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Role of Microbial Communities for Sustainability

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Abstract

The natural environment contains a diverse range of microorganisms and plants, which interact with each other in a variety of ways. This interaction may range from two-partite symbiosis (formation of single nodule by symbiotic association of legume and rhizobia which assists in nitrogen fixation in environment) to multi-partite epiphytic or endophytic. There are some exudates produced by soil microorganisms which help in recycling of essential nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen. A fundamental understanding of evolution, molecular biology, genetics, and ecology are required to promote sustainable agricultural practices based on microbes. The recruitment of such fields of compatible researches may help to have a remarkable productive capacity and versatile function as well. Crop production based upon the microbes has the potential to replace the existing harmful chemicals, with biofertilizers, and therefore aid in economic benefit and enrich the quality of agricultural goods obtained.

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Rani, U., Kumar, M., Kumar, V. (2021). Approach Towards Sustainable Crop Production by Utilizing Potential Microbiome. In: Seneviratne, G., Zavahir, J.S. (eds) Role of Microbial Communities for Sustainability. Microorganisms for Sustainability, vol 29. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9912-5_9

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