This book describes the multitude of interactions between plant, soil,
and micro-organisms. It emphasizes on how growth and development in
plants, starting from seed germination, is heavily influenced by the
soil type. It describes the interactions established by plants with soil
and inhabitant microbial community. The chapters describe how plants
selectively promote certain microorganisms in the rhizospheric ecozone
to derive multifarious benefits such as nutrient acquisition and
protection from diseases. The diversity of these rhizospheric microbes
and their interactions with plants largely depend on plant genotype,
soils attributes, and several abiotic and biotic factors.
Most of the studies concerned with plant-microbe interaction are focused
on temperate regions, even though the tropical ecosystems are more
diverse and need more attention. Therefore, it is crucial to understand
how soil type and climatic conditions influence the plant-soil-microbes
interaction in the tropics. Considering the significance of the subject,
the present volume is designed to cover the most relevant aspects of
rhizospheric microbial interactions in tropical ecosystems.
Chapters include aspects related to the diversity of rhizospheric
microbes, as well as modern tools and techniques to assess the
rhizospheric microbiomes and their functional roles. The book also
covers applications of rhizospheric microbes and evaluation of prospects
improving agricultural practice and productivity through the use of
microbiome technologies.
This book will be extremely interesting to microbiologists, plant
biologists, and ecologists.
