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Applications of Microbes in Soil Health Maintenance for Agricultural Applications

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Application of Microbes in Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology

Part of the book series: Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology ((EMB))

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Agriculture is integral to the world economy and as a means to feed the world populace. The priorities can be multipronged including to overcome famine and eradicate poverty; for economic diversification, industrialization, and investments; and to ensure sustainable resource utilization and environmental management. The excessive utilization of chemical fertilizers, though managed to improve the yield, also kills the pests, weeds, and microflora, with destructive impact on the natural ecosystem. Plant-associated microbes have great potentials to assist in enhancing the yield and plant resilience against pests and diseases. Genetic technology using microorganisms and their metabolites has been applied to increase the nutrient uptake and productivity and control plant stresses and responses to pests. Microbiological tools could enhance environmental health and promote agricultural sustainability. However, the side effects of microbial residents and contaminants must be addressed. This chapter discusses the functions and contributions of microorganisms in promoting health and fertility of soil. Different types of microbial sources and strains are highlighted. The use of natural and biological-based fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides in agriculture is elaborated. The importance of microbiome for sustainable agriculture and soil and environmental health is discussed.

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Abbreviations

BI:

BioDesign Institute

CEB:

Center for Environmental Biotechnology

ISR:

Induction of Systemic Resistance

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    Awais Ali Aslam, Maria Shamim, Muhammad Shahid Nazir & Mohammad Ishtaiq

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Aslam, A.A. et al. (2022). Applications of Microbes in Soil Health Maintenance for Agricultural Applications. In: Inamuddin, Ahamed, M.I., Prasad, R. (eds) Application of Microbes in Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology. Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2225-0_12

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