Probiotics in Agroecosystem
This book focuses on food security in sustainable agriculture and nutrient management. The study of plant probiotic microbes’ synergism using existing techniques has greatly improved our grasp of the structure and functioning of the plant microbiome. Howe
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otics in Agroecosystem
Probiotics in Agroecosystem
Vivek Kumar • Manoj Kumar Shivesh Sharma • Ram Prasad Editors
Probiotics in Agroecosystem
Editors Vivek Kumar Himalayan School of Biosciences Swami Rama Himalayan University Jolly Grant Dehradun Uttarakhand India Shivesh Sharma Department of Biotechnology Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad Uttar Pradesh India
Manoj Kumar Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida Uttar Pradesh India Ram Prasad Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida Uttar Pradesh India
ISBN 978-981-10-4058-0 ISBN 978-981-10-4059-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-4059-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017953188 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Preface
Probiotics in Agro-Ecosystems As a general notion, probiotics are beneficial microbes for human health, and are, by definition, living microbes, which when administered appropriately confer a benefit to the host. Advertisements and recent research claim that probiotic products are good for our health, resulting in improved digestion, immunity, and management of allergies and colds. However, the probiotic prospective applications in nondairy- food products and agriculture have not received proper recognition. Presently there is increased interest in food and agricultural applications of probiotics, selection of new probiotic strains, and the development of new applications. The agricultural applications of probiotics with regard to animal, fish, and crop plants have increased steadily, yet a number of uncertainties
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