Microbes in Agri-Forestry Biotechnology

This book explores recent advances on the use of microbes for agri-forestry biotechnological applications. It provides technical concepts and discussions on the use of microorganisms for processes such as bioprocessing, bioremediation, soil enhancement, aquaponics advances, and plant-host symbiosis. The book provides an overview of the microbial approach to the tools and processes used in agriculture and forestry that make or modify products, improve plants for specific uses, and make use of livestock in agricultural systems. The authors discuss the main process conditions that enhance agri-forestry applications with the use of microbes and introduce the use of genetically modified (GM) microbes in agrobiotechnology. Finally, the authors explore the main technological advances in the production of secondary metabolites with potential applications in agri-forestry. This book is intended for biotechnologists, biologists, bioengineers, biochemists, microbiologists, food technologists, enzymologists, and related researchers.

Professor Gustavo Molina is an Associate Professor at UFVJM (Diamantina - Brazil) in Food Engineering and supervisor of students and researchers, as the head of the Laboratory of Food Biotechnology. Dr. Zeba Usmani is currently working as a Research Scientist in Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). Dr. Minaxi Sharma is Assistant Professor, Department of Food Technology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India. Prof. Abdelaziz Yasri is Professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco. Dr A. Yasri has worked in biotech companies in France, Belgium and USA where he occupied several positions as Principal Scientist. Dr. Vijai Kumar Gupta is as an Associate Professor (Biochemistry) at AgroBioSciences (AgBS)/Chemical & Biochemical Sciences (CBS), UM6P University, Morocco.

1. Multi-Disciplinary Nature of Microbes in Agricultural Research: Current Status 2. Advances in Microbial Molecular Biology: The Potential of the Tool for Agrobiotechnology 3. Novel Metabolites from Endophytes: Potential Applications 4. Bioactive-Molecules Biosynthesis for Agroforestry Applications 5. Potential Applications of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in Soil 6. Roles of Novel Bacterial and Fungal Metabolites in Agriculture 7. Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture: An Emerging Threat to the Ecosystem 8. Microalgae Based Biofertilizers and Biostimulants for Agricultural Crops 9. Heavy Metal Remediation: The Microbial Approach 10. Microbial Bioremediation: A Sustainable Approach for Restoration of Contaminated Sites 11. Endophytes as Potential Plant Growth Promoters in Forestry: Recent Advances and Perspectives 12. Harnessing Beneficial Root Microbiome Alleviates Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops 13. Plant-Microbe Interactions Significance in Sustainable Agriculture 14. Green Synthesized Nanoparticles for Sustainable Agriculture 15. Role of Microorganisms in Improving Quality of Medicinal Aromatic Plants (MAPs) 16. The Importance of Microbes in Organic Matter Composting 17. Acyl Homoserine Lactone Regulated Quorum Sensing in Plant Co-Habitating Microorganisms and Their Agricultural Significance