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OverviewMicrobial biotechnology in agriculture encompasses a broad range of scientific activities, including the production of biofertilizers and microbial pesticides, biological nitrogen fixation, ligno-cellulose degradation, and the generation of biomass and biofuels. Additionally, it involves the development of transgenic plants. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various microorganisms employed to enhance the sustained productivity of plants in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. Readers will likely find the books coverage of the utilization of microorganisms in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and forestry to be insightful and captivating. The book offers a detailed and thorough examination of the subject. Students, teachers, and researchers interested in microbiology, biotechnology, natural resource management, organic farming, and sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and forestry will find this book to be a valuable resource. Full Product DetailsAuthor: D. Joseph BagyaraPublisher: New India Publishing Agency Imprint: New India Publishing Agency Dimensions: Width: 2.40cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.750kg ISBN: 9788119235063ISBN 10: 8119235061 Pages: 322 Publication Date: 15 January 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction and Historical Perspectives 2. Soil as a Reservoir for Agriculturally Important Microorganisms 3. Nitrogen Fixing Microorganisms 4. Microorganisms Modulating Phosphorus Nutrition of Plants 5. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizomicroorganisms 6. Microorganisms for the Biocontrol/Management of Soil-Borne Plant Diseases 7. Microorganisms for the Biocontrol of Insect Pests 8. Microorganisms for Control of Weeds 9. Microorganisms in Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Compost 10. Mass Production and Quality of Microbial InoculantsReviewsAuthor InformationD. Joseph Bagyaraj: Formerly, Professor & Head, (Department of Agricultural Microbiology), ICAR Emeritus Scientist & NASI Senior Scientist, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bangalore, Karnataka, India Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |