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An up-to-date discussion of how agriculturally important bacteria enhance plant productivity and stress tolerance In Microbial Consortia in Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an expert discussion of how bacteria can be used to enhance plant productivity and alleviate stress in plants. The book focuses on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular aspects of microbial consortia. It updates the existing body of knowledge with the latest studies on the benefits of using plant growth-promoting bacteria. You’ll find expansive explorations of how bacteria counteract the stress caused by abiotic factors. You’ll also discover deep dives into plant-microbiota interactions and various molecular methods used by microbial consortia to diagnose plant diseases. Inside the book: A thorough introduction to the identification of plant-derived microbial consortia to biotic stresses Comprehensive explorations of probiotics as plant biostimulants for sustainable agriculture Practical discussions of how to control root and foliar plant diseases with microbial consortia Complete treatments of the use of microbial consortia to increase crop resilience in droughts and as biofertilizers and biocontrol agents Perfect for researchers, academics, students, and professionals working in the agricultural and biological sciences, Microbial Consortia will also benefit professionals in the bio-fertilizer and bio-pesticide industries.

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Author:   Ajay Tomar (Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India) ,  Ajay Kumar (Amity University, Noida, India) ,  Ramses Ramon Gonzalez Estrada (National Technological Institute of Mexico, Mexico) ,  Kshitij Parmar (Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:  

9781394324972

ISBN 10:   1394324979
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   05 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

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List of Contributors xiii 1 Microbial Consortia Used as Biofertilizers and Biocontrol Agents in Agriculture 1 Tomás Rivas-García, Pablo Preciado-Rangel, Bernardo Murillo-Amador, Rita Schwentesius-Rindermann, Ramsés Ramón González Estrada, Benjamín Hernandez-Vazquez, and Juan Antonio Torres-Rodríguez 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Microbial Consortia 2 1.3 Microbial Consortia for Plant Nutrition 3 1.4 Microbial Consortia for Plant Protection 5 1.5 Microbial Consortia Development and Production 7 1.6 Microbial Consortia’s Challenges and Limitations 8 1.7 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 8 2 Microbial Consortia to Increase Crop Resilience to Drought Stress 15 Juan Antonio Torres-Rodriguez, Mercedes Susana Carranza-Patiño, Mayra Carolina Vélez Ruiz, Robinson J. Herrera-Feijoo, and Tomás Rivas-García 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Selection and Design of Microbial Consortia to Increase Crop Resistance to Drought 16 2.3 Action Mechanisms of Microbial Consortia Against Drought Stress 18 2.4 Plant–Microbe Communication 19 2.5 Microbial Consortia Applied in Drought Stress Mitigation 20 2.6 Genomic and Biotechnological Advances in Microbial Consortia 24 2.7 Interactions Between Arthropods and Microbial Consortia in Drought Conditions 24 2.8 Inert Dusts and Their Synergy with Microbial Consortia in Water Retention 27 2.9 Leading Countries in Microbial Consortia Research 29 2.10 Temporal Dynamics of Keywords in Microbial Consortia Studies 30 2.11 Conclusions or Future Prospective 31 3 Impediments and Limitations in the Production and Use of Biofertilizers 43 Gema Cárdenas-Flores, Ana Yareli Flores-Ramírez, Juan Edgardo Cortés-Aguilera, Martina Alejandra Chacón-López, Selene Aguilera-Aguirre, Rosa Isela Ortiz-Basurto, and Ulises Miguel López-García 3.1 Introduction 43 3.2 Biological and Ecological Factors 44 3.3 Technical and Production Limitations 49 3.4 Economic Barriers 51 3.5 Regulatory Challenges in Biofertilizer Commercialization 52 3.6 Social and Cultural Acceptance 54 3.7 Research and Development 55 3.8 Conclusions 56 4 The Regulation of Nutrient Uptake, Transportation, and Physiological Functions of Microbial Consortia in Rice Crop Under Abiotic Stresses 65 Mario Alberto Soltero-Rios 4.1 Introduction 65 4.2 Root System in Rice and Essential Nutrients 66 4.3 Mechanisms of Nutrient Uptake and Transport in Rice 67 4.4 Microbial Consortia and Their Role in Rice Nutrition 70 4.5 Abiotic Stress in Rice Crops: Effects and Physiological Responses 72 4.6 Response of Microbial Consortia to Abiotic Stress Conditions 73 4.7 Microbial Mechanisms for Enhancing Nutrient Availability Under Abiotic Stress 77 4.8 Perspectives and Challenges in the Research of Microbial Consortia and Their Regulation Under Stress Conditions 79 4.9 Conclusions 80 5 Plant Pathogen-specific PR Proteins Produced in Response to PGPR 89 Selene Aguilera-Aguirre, María Fernanda Olmedo-Díaz, Miriam del Carmen Bañuelos-González, Gema Cárdenas-Flores, Ulises Miguel López-García, Rosa Isela Ortiz-Basurto, and Martina Alejandra Chacón-López 5.1 Introduction 89 5.2 Recognition Systems in Plant Immunity 90 5.3 PR Proteins 91 5.4 Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria 95 5.5 Conclusion 101 6 Current and Emerging Molecular Techniques for Microbial Consortia to Diagnose Plant Diseases 111 Dalpat Lal, Aparna, Sunidhi Tiwari, Nidhi Bhatt, and Durga Prasad 6.1 Introduction 111 6.2 Molecular Techniques 112 6.3 Immunological Methods 118 6.4 Biochemical Methods 124 6.5 Biosensors 126 7 Microbes: A New Approach Towards Sustainable Environment 141 Abha Sharma, Abhay Sharma, Agrim Rattan, Guneshori Maisnam, and Devashish 7.1 Introduction 141 7.2 Regulating Services 150 7.3 Supporting Services 153 7.4 Provisioning Services 157 7.5 Cultural Services 160 7.6 Conclusion 161 8 Identification of Plant-derived Microbial Consortium Resistant to Biotic Stress 171 Ashwini Ananda, Aditya Kumar, Abha Sharma, Victor Thingujam, and Aashita Shree 8.1 Introduction 171 8.2 Microbial Diversity in Plant Systems 172 8.3 Mechanisms of Biotic Stress Resistance Mediated by Microbial Consortia 174 8.4 Methods for Identification and Characterization of Microbial Consortia 176 8.5 Plant-associated Factors Influencing Microbial Consortia Selection 177 8.6 Application of Microbial Consortia in Biotic Stress Management 178 8.7 Conclusion 181 9 Support of Microbial Formulations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDGs) 189 Monika Singh, R.S Sengar, Karuna Singh, Rakesh, Aastha, Shivani Pal, and Rocky Kumar 9.1 Introduction 189 9.2 Bioformulation as Plant Growth-promoting Bacteria 191 9.3 Biofertilizers and Biopesticides as Microbial Bioformulation 197 9.4 Bioplastics 197 9.5 Microbial Biochar 200 9.6 Bioaugmentation Support to Crop Productivity 201 9.7 Microbial Formulations as Bio-control Agents 202 9.8 Microbial Enzymes Promoting Nutrient Uptake 204 9.9 Challenges and Future Prospects 206 9.10 Conclusion 206 10 The Synergism of Microbial Interactions Impacting Health and the Environment 215 Meenakshi Sharma, Raj Kishor Kapardar, and Rajpal Srivastav 10.1 Introduction 215 10.2 Microbial Synergistic Activities and Antimicrobial Resistance 216 10.3 Microbes Alter Metabolism 217 10.4 Microbial Synergism, Biofilms, and Plastisphere 218 10.5 Conclusive Remarks 219 11 Encouraging Probiotics as Plant Stimulants for Sustainable Agriculture Through Microbial Consortium 223 Deepika Sharma and Sakshi Singh 11.1 Introduction 223 11.2 Plant Stimulants as Probiotics 225 11.3 Role of Biostimulants 229 11.4 Microbial Consortium-mediated Protection 231 11.5 Conclusion 231 12 Commercialization Aspects of Microbial Biocontrol Agents 239 Saurabh Sharma, Justine Sanasam, Umalaxmi Thingujam, Krishnakumari Yendrembam, and Guneshori Maisnam 12.1 Introduction 239 12.2 Future Prospects 257 12.3 Conclusion 257 12.4 Conclusion 258 13 Management of Soil-borne Diseases with Trichoderma spp. 263 Manoj Kumar Maurya, Vivek Singh, and Ajay Tomar 13.1 Introduction 263 13.2 Soilborne Pathogens and Their Impact 264 13.3 Trichoderma spp. 265 13.4 Mode of Action/Mechanisms of Trichoderma spp. 267 13.5 Effect of Trichoderma spp. Against Soil-borne Phytopathogens 269 13.6 Formulation and Application Techniques 270 13.7 Application Methods of Trichoderma spp. 270 13.8 Merit and Demerit of Trichoderma spp. as Biocontrol Agents 272 13.9 Challenges and Future Prospects of Trichoderma spp. 272 13.10 Conclusion 273 14 Significance of Microbial Genome Protective Enzymes in Tolerating Synthetic Dyes 279 Riya Raghav, Raj Kishor Kapardar, and Rajpal Srivastav 14.1 Introduction 279 14.2 Variation in Chemical Nature 280 14.3 Microbial Pigments 282 14.4 Environmental Toxicity 283 14.5 Role of Microbes and Genome Protection 285 14.6 Control of DNA Damage 288 14.7 Conclusive Remarks 289 15 Microbial Consortia: Enhanced Availability of Micronutrients and Elimination of Biotic Stresses in Plants 295 Vikash Kumar, Lucky Gupta, Saurabh Singh, Nikhil Raghuvanshi, and Lokesh Sisodiya 15.1 Introduction 295 15.2 Source of Microbial Consortia 296 15.3 Microbial Consortia for Biotic Stress 302 15.4 Microbial Consortia for Micronutrient Availability 310 Acknowledgment 315 Index 325

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Ajay Tomar is an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India. Ajay Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology at Amity University in Noida, India. Ramsés Ramón González Estrada is a Professor in the National Technological Institute of Mexico. Kshitij Parmar works in the Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India.

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