Bio-control Agents for Sustainable Agriculture: Diversity, Mechanisms and Applications

Mitra, Debasis; de los Santos Villalobos, Sergio; Rani, Anju; Elena Guerra Sierra, Beatriz; Andjelković, Snežana

This book covers all aspects of the diversity and core microbiome of the bio-control agents. Their bioprospecting and application at the field level is also discussed. The application of bio-control agents is unique in plant production due to various reasons, including its environment-friendly nature, management of plant resistance and incentivizing the rhizosphere to phyllosphere signaling. The chapters provide information on major plant-associated diversity of beneficial microorganisms, various pathogen management strategies, and improving plant immunity by the application of bio-control agents. Additionally, the exploitation, development, and quality control of bio-control agent-based formulations for farming systems and industrial-level production is discussed. This approach provides a novel framework for fostering sustainable development in crop production and protection.

The book targets researchers, microbiology students, the biofertilizers industry, and those in agricultural and environmental fields.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2025-04-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789819632312

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-3232-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 545