Probiotics and Plant Health

This book primarily focuses on microbial colonization, its role in plant growth and nutrient cycling, mycorrhizae, and providing an overview of phytospheric microorganisms in sustainable crop systems. Despite the advances made in the study of plant-microb

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tics and Plant Health

Probiotics and Plant Health

Vivek Kumar  •  Manoj Kumar Shivesh Sharma  •  Ram Prasad Editors

Probiotics and Plant Health

Editors Vivek Kumar Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh India Shivesh Sharma Department of Biotechnology Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad 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 978-981-10-3472-5    ISBN 978-981-10-3473-2 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-3473-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017946173 © 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

Contents

1 Management of Tomato Foot and Root Rot (TFRR) by Biocontrol Agents with Emphasis on Factors Affecting Its Effectiveness . . . . . . . .   1 Bouiz garne Brahim and Y. Ouhdouch 2 Microbial Inoculants for Optimized Plant Nutrient Use in Integrated Pest and Input Management Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21 Anthony Oyegoke Adesemoye, Gary Yuen, and Dexter Brown Watts 3 The Legume Nodule Microbiome: A Source of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41 Encarna Velázquez, Lorena Carro, José David Flores-Félix, Pilar Martínez-Hidalgo, Esther Menéndez, Martha-­Helena Ramírez-Bahena, Rebeca Mulas, Fernando González-Andrés, Eustoquio Martínez-Molina, and Alvaro Peix 4 Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes: Diverse Roles in Agriculture and Environmental Sustainabi