Biofilms in plant and soil health / edited by Iqbal Ahmad, Fohad Mabood Husain.
2017
QR111 .B55 2017
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Title
Biofilms in plant and soil health / edited by Iqbal Ahmad, Fohad Mabood Husain.
ISBN
9781119246411 (electronic book)
1119246415 (electronic book)
9781119246329 (electronic book)
1119246326 (electronic book)
9781119246374
1119246377
9781119246343 (hardcover)
1119246342
9781119246343
1119246415 (electronic book)
9781119246329 (electronic book)
1119246326 (electronic book)
9781119246374
1119246377
9781119246343 (hardcover)
1119246342
9781119246343
Published
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2017.
Copyright
©2017
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxiv, 544 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates)
Call Number
QR111 .B55 2017
System Control No.
(OCoLC)983786399
Summary
Biofilms are predominant mode of life for microbes under natural conditions. The three-dimensional structure of the biofilm provides enhanced protection from physical, chemical and biological stress conditions to associated microbial communities. These complex and highly structured microbial communities play a vital role in maintaining the health of plants, soils and waters. Biofilm associated with plants may be pathogenic or beneficial based on the nature of their interactions. Pathogenic or undesirable biofilm requires control in many situations, including soil, plants, food and water.
Issues are addressed in four sub areas.
I. The fundamentals and significance of biofilm in plant and soil health, and the concept of mono and mixed biofilms by PGPR and fungal biofilms.
II. Biochemical and molecular mechanisms in biofilm studies in plant associated bacteria, and techniques in studying biofilms and their characterization, gene expression and enhanced antimicrobial resistance in biofilms, as well as biotic and biotic factors affecting biofilm in vitro.
III. The ecological significance of soil associated biofilms and stress management and bioremediation of contaminated soils and degraded ecosystems.
IV. Pathogenic biofilm associated with plant and food and its control measures.
This book is recommended for students and researchers working in agricultural and environmental microbiology, biotechnology, soil sciences, soil and plant health and plant protection. Researchers working in the area of quorum sensing, biofilm applications, and understanding microbiome of soil and plants will also find it useful.
Iqbal Ahmad is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India and former visiting Professor, Department of Biology, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.
Fohad Mabood Husain is a Post-doctoral Researcher in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. --Book Jacket.
Issues are addressed in four sub areas.
I. The fundamentals and significance of biofilm in plant and soil health, and the concept of mono and mixed biofilms by PGPR and fungal biofilms.
II. Biochemical and molecular mechanisms in biofilm studies in plant associated bacteria, and techniques in studying biofilms and their characterization, gene expression and enhanced antimicrobial resistance in biofilms, as well as biotic and biotic factors affecting biofilm in vitro.
III. The ecological significance of soil associated biofilms and stress management and bioremediation of contaminated soils and degraded ecosystems.
IV. Pathogenic biofilm associated with plant and food and its control measures.
This book is recommended for students and researchers working in agricultural and environmental microbiology, biotechnology, soil sciences, soil and plant health and plant protection. Researchers working in the area of quorum sensing, biofilm applications, and understanding microbiome of soil and plants will also find it useful.
Iqbal Ahmad is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India and former visiting Professor, Department of Biology, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudia Arabia.
Fohad Mabood Husain is a Post-doctoral Researcher in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. --Book Jacket.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Biofilms : an introduction and significance in plant and soil health
Role of PGPR in biofilm formations and its importance in plant health
Concept of mono and mixed biofilms and their role in soil and in plant association
Bacillus biofilms and their role in plant health
Biofilm formation by Psedumonas spp. and their significance in biocontrol
Quorum sensing mechanisms in rhizosphere biofilms
Biofilm formation and quorum sensing in the rhizosphere
The significance of fungal biofilms in association with plants and soils
Chemical nature of biofilm matrix and its significance
Root exudates : composition and impact on plant-microbe interaction
Biochemical and molecular mechanism in biofilm formation of plant- associated bacteria
Techniques in studying biofilms and their characterization : microscopy to advanced imaging system in vitro and in situ
Gene expression and enhanced antimicrobial resistance in biofilms
In vitro assessment of biofilm formation by soil and plant associated microorganisms
Factors affecting biofilm formation in in vitro and in the rhizosphere
The ecological significance of soil-associated plant growth-promoting biofilm-forming microbes for stress management
Developed biofilm-based microbial ameliorators for bioremediating degraded agroecosystems and the environment
Plant root-associated biofilms in bioremediation
Biofilms for remediation of xenobiotic hydrocarbons : a technical review
Plant pathogenic bacteria : role of quorum sensing and biofilm in disease development
Biofilm instigation of plant pathogenic bacteria and its control measures
Applications of biofilm and quorum sensing inhibitors in food protection and safety
Biofilm inhibition by natural products of marine origin and their environmental applications
Plant-associated biofilms formed by enteric bacterial pathogens and their significance
Anti-QS/anti-biofilm agents in controlling bacterial disease : an in silico approach.
Role of PGPR in biofilm formations and its importance in plant health
Concept of mono and mixed biofilms and their role in soil and in plant association
Bacillus biofilms and their role in plant health
Biofilm formation by Psedumonas spp. and their significance in biocontrol
Quorum sensing mechanisms in rhizosphere biofilms
Biofilm formation and quorum sensing in the rhizosphere
The significance of fungal biofilms in association with plants and soils
Chemical nature of biofilm matrix and its significance
Root exudates : composition and impact on plant-microbe interaction
Biochemical and molecular mechanism in biofilm formation of plant- associated bacteria
Techniques in studying biofilms and their characterization : microscopy to advanced imaging system in vitro and in situ
Gene expression and enhanced antimicrobial resistance in biofilms
In vitro assessment of biofilm formation by soil and plant associated microorganisms
Factors affecting biofilm formation in in vitro and in the rhizosphere
The ecological significance of soil-associated plant growth-promoting biofilm-forming microbes for stress management
Developed biofilm-based microbial ameliorators for bioremediating degraded agroecosystems and the environment
Plant root-associated biofilms in bioremediation
Biofilms for remediation of xenobiotic hydrocarbons : a technical review
Plant pathogenic bacteria : role of quorum sensing and biofilm in disease development
Biofilm instigation of plant pathogenic bacteria and its control measures
Applications of biofilm and quorum sensing inhibitors in food protection and safety
Biofilm inhibition by natural products of marine origin and their environmental applications
Plant-associated biofilms formed by enteric bacterial pathogens and their significance
Anti-QS/anti-biofilm agents in controlling bacterial disease : an in silico approach.
Source of Description
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 18, 2017).
Available in Other Form
Print version: Biofilms in plant and soil health. Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2017
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