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Intro
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
Chapter 1: Plant-Microbe Interactions Promoting Millets Plant Growth and Health: Perspectives for Use of Microorganisms in Mil...
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Plant-Microbe Interactions
1.3 Role of Endophytes in Millets Health: The In-House Friends
1.4 Role of PGPM in Millets Plant Health: The Neighbors
1.5 Microbes for Millet Health
1.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects
References
Chapter 2: Diversity and Function of Microbes Associated with the Rhizosphere of Millets
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Rhizosphere
2.3 About Millets
2.4 Distinct Bacterial Community Composition in Different Millets
2.5 Distinct AMF Community Composition in Different Millets
2.6 Techniques to Study Soil Microbial Diversity
2.7 Need of the Hour
References
Chapter 3: Biodiversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Its Impact on Millets Growth
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
3.3 Presence of AM in Millets
3.4 Diversity of AM Fungi Associated with Millets
3.4.1 Morphological Diversity of AM Fungal Spores in Millets
3.4.2 Molecular Diversity of AM Fungi in Millets
3.5 Influence of AM Fungi on Millet Growth and Yield
3.6 Mechanisms of Plant Growth Improvement
3.6.1 Changes in Root Architecture
3.6.2 Increased Nutrient Uptake
3.6.2.1 Macronutrients
3.6.2.2 Micronutrients
3.6.3 Higher Nutrient-Use Efficiencies
3.6.4 Improved Water Relations
3.6.5 Mitigation of Heavy Metal Stress
3.6.6 Changes in Soil Structure
3.6.7 Interactions with Other Microorganisms
3.7 Growth Improvement in Stressed Environment
3.7.1 Salinity Stress
3.7.2 Drought Stress
3.8 Millets in AM Fungal Inoculum Production
3.9 Factors Affecting AM Symbiosis
3.9.1 Fungicides
3.9.2 Tillage
3.9.3 Fertilizers
3.9.4 Crop Rotation
3.9.5 Intercropping
3.10 Conclusions and Future Considerations
References
Chapter 4: Drought-Tolerant Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Associated with Millets
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Drought Adaptations in Millets
4.3 Millets Modulate Root Exudate Composition in Response to Drought
4.4 Drought-Responsive Root Exudate Composition Influences Millet Microbial Assemblages
4.5 Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Drought-Stress Alleviation in Plants
4.5.1 Phytohormone Regulation
4.5.2 Lipid Peroxidation
4.5.3 Mineral Acquisition
4.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Identification of Novel Microbial Strains for Reduced Pesticide Use in Millets
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Various Pesticides Used in Agriculture
5.1.2 Types of Millets and Their Origin
5.1.3 Pesticides Used in Millets
5.1.4 Strategies to Overcome the Problems Related to Pesticides
5.1.4.1 Microbial Degradation of Pesticides
5.1.5 Rhizosphere and Microbes
5.1.6 Impact of Rhizosphere Microbes on Millet Plant Growth
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
Chapter 1: Plant-Microbe Interactions Promoting Millets Plant Growth and Health: Perspectives for Use of Microorganisms in Mil...
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Plant-Microbe Interactions
1.3 Role of Endophytes in Millets Health: The In-House Friends
1.4 Role of PGPM in Millets Plant Health: The Neighbors
1.5 Microbes for Millet Health
1.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects
References
Chapter 2: Diversity and Function of Microbes Associated with the Rhizosphere of Millets
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Rhizosphere
2.3 About Millets
2.4 Distinct Bacterial Community Composition in Different Millets
2.5 Distinct AMF Community Composition in Different Millets
2.6 Techniques to Study Soil Microbial Diversity
2.7 Need of the Hour
References
Chapter 3: Biodiversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Its Impact on Millets Growth
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
3.3 Presence of AM in Millets
3.4 Diversity of AM Fungi Associated with Millets
3.4.1 Morphological Diversity of AM Fungal Spores in Millets
3.4.2 Molecular Diversity of AM Fungi in Millets
3.5 Influence of AM Fungi on Millet Growth and Yield
3.6 Mechanisms of Plant Growth Improvement
3.6.1 Changes in Root Architecture
3.6.2 Increased Nutrient Uptake
3.6.2.1 Macronutrients
3.6.2.2 Micronutrients
3.6.3 Higher Nutrient-Use Efficiencies
3.6.4 Improved Water Relations
3.6.5 Mitigation of Heavy Metal Stress
3.6.6 Changes in Soil Structure
3.6.7 Interactions with Other Microorganisms
3.7 Growth Improvement in Stressed Environment
3.7.1 Salinity Stress
3.7.2 Drought Stress
3.8 Millets in AM Fungal Inoculum Production
3.9 Factors Affecting AM Symbiosis
3.9.1 Fungicides
3.9.2 Tillage
3.9.3 Fertilizers
3.9.4 Crop Rotation
3.9.5 Intercropping
3.10 Conclusions and Future Considerations
References
Chapter 4: Drought-Tolerant Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Associated with Millets
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Drought Adaptations in Millets
4.3 Millets Modulate Root Exudate Composition in Response to Drought
4.4 Drought-Responsive Root Exudate Composition Influences Millet Microbial Assemblages
4.5 Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Drought-Stress Alleviation in Plants
4.5.1 Phytohormone Regulation
4.5.2 Lipid Peroxidation
4.5.3 Mineral Acquisition
4.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Identification of Novel Microbial Strains for Reduced Pesticide Use in Millets
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Various Pesticides Used in Agriculture
5.1.2 Types of Millets and Their Origin
5.1.3 Pesticides Used in Millets
5.1.4 Strategies to Overcome the Problems Related to Pesticides
5.1.4.1 Microbial Degradation of Pesticides
5.1.5 Rhizosphere and Microbes
5.1.6 Impact of Rhizosphere Microbes on Millet Plant Growth