Rhizosphere engineering and stress resilience in plants concepts and applications / edited by Piyush Mathur and Soumya Mukherjee.
| Other author | Mathur, Piyush. |
| Other author | Mukherjee, Soumya. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2025. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Plant growth-regulating substances in the rhizosphere -- 2. Role of root exudates and rhizodepositions in management of rhizosphere microbial community -- 3. An insight into the role of rhizosphere microbiome in sustainability of plant health -- 4. Mycorrhiza: a paradigm and panacea for sustainable agriculture -- 5. An overview of the role of endophytic bacteria as plant growth promoters and biocontrol agents against pathogens of different crop plants -- 6. Strategies of rhizospheric microbes in heavy metal management and remediation -- 7. Role of phytohormone-secreting microorganisms in the mitigation of abiotic stress in plants -- 8. Redox balance in roots induces tolerance for rice plants under anaerobic stress -- 9. Amalgamation of hydroponics with biofilm to enhance plant performance and nutrient management -- 10. Emerging research in nanotechnology, metagenomics, and other omics-based technologies for rhizosphere management and increased plant growth and productivity -- 11. Nanofertilization and root growth regulation -- 12. Nanofertilizers: the smart and precise regulators of root growth -- 13. Microbial dynamics in the plant rhizosphere: a comprehensive metagenomic perspective -- 14. Interactions between plants and beneficial microbes, signalling events and effective cellular networks for inducing an immune response against diseases and insects |
| Abstract | ""In the hidden realm beneath our feet, a complex network of interactions unfolds between plant roots and the surrounding soil". The rhizosphere is a zone of intense biological and chemical activity, which plays a critical role in shaping plant growth, nutrient uptake, and ecosystem functioning. Recent advances in our understanding of root signaling and rhizosphere engineering have revealed the vast potential for manipulating these interactions to enhance crop productivity, improve soil health, and mitigate environmental stresses. It is worthwhile to decipher the molecular signals and nutrient exchanges between plants and microbes, which can in turn facilitate to design an innovative strategy to optimize rhizosphere functioning. It is imperative to bring about the development of more climate-resilient crops, improve soil carbon sequestration, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. This field also offers opportunities for novel biotechnological applications, including the development of microbe-based biofertilizers and biopesticides. As we continue to face the challenges of a growing global population and environmental degradation, rhizosphere engineering offers a cutting-edge solution to crop productivity. It enables harnessing the power of plant-microbe interactions, unlocking new avenues for sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem restoration. This preface sets the stage for exploring the latest advances and future directions in rhizosphere engineering, highlighting its potential to revolutionize our understanding of soil ecosystems and promote a more sustainable future. This book explores the cutting-edge science and applications of rhizosphere engineering and root signaling, bringing together insights from plant biology, soil science, microbiology, and ecology. Unraveling the intricate communication networks between roots and soil can unveil new strategies for sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and environmental resilience"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Other forms | Also available online. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024051084 |
| ISBN | 9781032406480 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781032406497 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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