Plant, Soil and Microbes

The interactions between the plant, soil and microbes are complex§in nature. Events may be antagonistic, mutualistic or synergistic, depending§upon the types of microorganisms and their association with the plant and soil§in question. Multi-trophic tactics can therefore be employed to nourish plants§in various habitats and growth conditions. Understanding the mechanisms of§these interactions is thus highly desired in order to utilize the knowledge in§an ecofriendly and sustainable way. This holistic approach to crop improvement§may not only resolve the upcoming food security issues, but also make the§environment greener by reducing the chemical inputs. Plant, soil and§microbe, Volume 1: Implications in Crop Science, along with the§forthcoming Volume 2: Mechanisms and Molecular Interactions, provide§detailed accounts of the exquisite and delicate balance between the three§critical components of agronomy. Specifically, these two titles focus on§the basis of nutrient exchange between the microorganisms and the host plants, the§mechanism of disease protection and the recent molecular details emerged from§studying this multi-tropic interaction. Together they aim to provide a solid§foundation for the students, teachers, and researchers interested in soil§microbiology, plant pathology, ecology and agronomy.§