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Top 6 Books For Biofertilizers and Biopesticides

The world of biofertilizers and biopesticides is a fascinating one that’s full of new developments and discoveries. If you’re interested in learning more about these sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers and pesticides, then you’ll be pleased to know that there are a wealth of books out there to help you do just that. In this article, we’ve rounded up the six best books on the topic, each one written by experts in the field. Whether you’re a farmer looking to improve crop yields, a gardener interested in sustainable practices, or a student studying agriculture, these books have something for everyone. From in-depth scientific analysis to practical guides and case studies, you’ll find the perfect book to help you deepen your understanding of biofertilizers and biopesticides.

1. Biotechnology of Biofertilizers

Author: by Sadasivam Kannaiyan

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This book is written with the objective of covering the basic issues in Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF), such as physiology, biochemistry and molecular genetics of nitrogen fixation, role of signal molecules and host gene expression in nodulation and nitrogen fixation for a thorough understanding of these processes in symbiotic nitrogen fixing systems and the possibilities of extending these agronomically potential and significant processes to non-legumes. The potential benefits from the N2 fixing symbiotic systems such as Sesbania rostrate Azolla, and free-living cyanobacteria to rice crop and associative symbiotic N2 fixer Azospirillum to rainfed crops have been discussed in detail. Immobilization of cyanobacteria in a solid matrix such as polyurethane foam for maximising ammonia production in rice fields and endophytic nitrogen fixation in wheat have also been included which are considered as potential technologies in the future. The solubilization and mobilization of nutrients by phosphobacteria and VA mycorrhiza and their role as bioinoculants, Acetobacter diazotrophicus as a novel biofertilizer for sugarcane and the cycad-cyanobacterial symbiosis have been clearly elucidated. These potential biological fertilizers would play key roles in productivity and sustainability of soil and also protect the environment as ecofriendly and cost effective inputs for the farmers.

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2. Handbook of Microbial Biofertilizers

Author: Mahendra Rai

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Sharply focused, up-to-date information on microbial biofertilizers—including emerging options such as Piriformospora indica and Matsutake

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The Handbook of Microbial Biofertilizers provides in-depth coverage of all major microbial biofertilizers (rhizobia, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and cyanobacteriaas well as new and emerging growth promoters (endophytes). It examines the role of microbes in growth promotion, bioprotectors, and bioremidiators, and presents protocols and practical strategies for using microbes in sustainable agriculture. An abundance of helpful charts, tables, and figures make complex information easy to access and understand.

In this first-of-its-kind volume, contributors from 11 countries and several continents address important issues surrounding microbial biofertilizers, including:

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  • the rhizobium-host-arbuscular mycorrhizal tripartite relationship
  • mycorrhiza as a disease suppresser and stress reducer
  • mycorrhiza helping bacteria
  • the impact of functional groups of soil microorganisms on nutrient turnover
  • PBPRs as biofertilizers and biopesticides
  • the potential of wild-legume rhizobia for use as a biofertilizers
  • the expanding role of blue-green algae in sustainable agriculture
  • the role of microbial fertilizers in sustainable plant production
  • new and emerging endophytes
  • the commercial potential of biofertilizersIn this young century, the use of biofertilizers is already growing rapidly. It has been recognized that these environment-friendly bioprotectors, growth boosters, and remediators are essential for soil/plant health. The Handbook of Microbial Biofertilizers is designed to fit the expanding information needs of current and future biotechnologists, microbiologists, botanists, agronomists, environmentalists, and others whose work involves sustained agriculture.
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3. Bioinoculants for sustainable agriculture and forestry

Author: by S.M. Reddy

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In this first-of-its-kind volume, contributors from 11 countries and several continents address important issues surrounding microbial biofertilizers, including:

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  • the rhizobium-host-arbuscular mycorrhizal tripartite relationship
  • mycorrhiza as a disease suppresser and stress reducer
  • mycorrhiza helping bacteria
  • the impact of functional groups of soil microorganisms on nutrient turnover
  • PBPRs as biofertilizers and biopesticides
  • the potential of wild-legume rhizobia for use as a biofertilizers
  • the expanding role of blue-green algae in sustainable agriculture
  • the role of microbial fertilizers in sustainable plant production
  • new and emerging endophytes
  • the commercial potential of biofertilizersIn this young century, the use of biofertilizers is already growing rapidly. It has been recognized that these environment-friendly bioprotectors, growth boosters, and remediators are essential for soil/plant health. The Handbook of Microbial Biofertilizers is designed to fit the expanding information needs of current and future biotechnologists, microbiologists, botanists, agronomists, environmentalists, and others whose work involves sustained agriculture.
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4. Symbiotic Soil Microorganisms: Biology and Applications

Author: by Neeraj Shrivastava (Editor), Shubhangi Mahajan (Editor), Ajit Varma (Editor)

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This book explores microbial symbiosis, with a particular focus on soil microorganisms, highlighting their application in enhancing plant growth and yield. It addresses various types of bacterial and fungal microbes associated with symbiotic phenomena, including rhizobium symbiosis, arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, algal/lichen symbiosis, and Archeal symbiosis.

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Presenting strategies for employing a diverse range of bacterial and fungal symbioses in nutrient fortification, adaptation of plants in contaminated soils, and mitigating pathogenesis, it investigates ways of integrating diverse approaches to increase crop production under the current conventional agroecosystem.

Providing insights into microbial symbioses and the challenges of adopting a plant-microbe synergistic approach towards plant health, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students and anyone in industry working on bio-fertilizers and their agricultural applications. 

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5. Development of Bioinsecticide

Author: by Faiza Saleem (Author), Abdul Rauf Shakoori (Author)

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Synthetic insecticides has long been involved in causing fetal diseases to human beings as well as cattle. Importance of biological control of insect pests is aan environment friendly approach. With advances in biotechnology, recombinant bacteria and other organisms are being developed for better control of insect pests. Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) holds a central place among biocontrol agents. BT produces parasporal crystal proteins (Cry toxin) during sporulation phase of its growth. These toxins have defined spectra of toxicity to the target insects only, without doing any harm to friend insects. More than 260 Cry toxins have been reported so far. Of which Cry2 is toxic to lepidopteran as well as dipteran insects. When enters the insect midgut, the toxin gets activated by proteases present in the insect midgut, make holes in the gut, as a result insect loses homeostasis and eventually die without feeding.

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6. Advanced Environmental Biotechnology

Author: by Rajshri Tiwari (Author)

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The application of Biotechnology to solve the environmental problems in the environment and in the ecosystems is called Environmental Biotechnology. It is applied and it is used to study the natural environment. The mutual harmony in which the organisms in that particular environment existed may have to face alteration and we should be extremely careful so as to not disturb the mutual relationships already existing in the environment of both the benefits and the disadvantages would pave way for an improvised version of environmental biotechnology. After all it is the environment that we strive to protect. This book provides comprehensive information on the different aspects of environmental biotechnology and also discusses the processes and new technologies dealing with pollutants, degradation and resource recovery. This book is to serve as a primary resource guide for graduate study in Environmental Biotechnology.

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