Overview

The rhizosphere is a very complex environment. The interactions among microorganisms and the plant roots are essential for the nutrition, growth and productivity of the plant. On the other hand, the microorganisms also benefit from their interactions with the plant. Rhizosphere studies are of interest to agriculturists, soil biologists, chemists, microbiologists and molecular biologists. Microbial Activity in the Rhizosphere will be useful to the beginner as well as to experienced scientists. It starts with contributions dealing with the basic concepts in rhizosphere biology and the techniques used in these studies. Further topics include the bacterial community composition, rhizosphere of arbuscular mycorrhizal roots, significance of AM fungi in relation to form and functioning of the root system, the role of microsymbionts in plant growth and health, and the impact of rhizosphere environment on pre-infection behaviour of Oomycetous plant pathogens like Aphanomyces, Phytophthora and Pythium.

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Author:   Krishna Gopal Mukerji ,  C. Manoharachary ,  Jagjit Singh
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.964kg
ISBN:  

9783642067167

ISBN 10:   3642067166
Pages:   349
Publication Date:   12 February 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

Rhizosphere Biology – an Overview.- Methods and Techniques for Isolation, Enumeration and Characterization of Rhizosphere Microorganisms.- Root Exudates as Determinant of Rhizospheric Microbial Biodiversity.- Rhizosphere Microbial Community Dynamics.- The Role of Rhizotrons and Minirhizotrons in Evaluating the Dynamics of Rhizoplane-Rhizosphere Microflora.- Significance of Bacteria in the Rhizosphere.- Interactions Among Beneficial Microorganisms.- Bacterial Community Composition and Activity in Rhizosphere of Roots Colonized by Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi.- Mycorrhizosphere Concept.- Molecular Techniques for Understanding the Microbial Community Structure in Mycorrhizosphere.- Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and the Formand Functioning of the Root System.- Fungal Recognition Responses to Host Derived Signals by Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi.- Interactions Between Ectomycorrhizal Fungi and Rhizospheric Microbes.- Role of Beneficial Microsymbionts on the Plant Performance and Plant Fitness.- Bacteria Helping Mycorrhiza Development.- Rhizosphere Regulation of Preinfection Behavior of Oomycete Plant Pathogens.

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