About the Editors; 1: Management of Tomato Foot and Root Rot (TFRR) by Biocontrol Agents with Emphasis on Factors Affecting Its Effectiveness; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Methods for the Control of TFRR Disease; 1.2.1 Use of Resistant Varieties; 1.2.2 Prophylaxis; 1.2.3 Chemical Control; 1.2.4 Biocontrol Methods; 1.3 Biocontrol by Direct Antagonism; 1.3.1 Fungal BCAs; 1.3.2 Bacterial BCAs; 1.4 Biocontrol of TFRR by Induced Resistance in Tomato; 1.5 Main Parameters Affecting the Biocontrol of TFRR Diseases by Microorganisms; 1.5.1 Physicochemical Conditions

1.5.2 Rhizosphere Competence of Biocontrol Agents1.5.3 Mutual Interactions Between Soil Microorganisms; 1.5.4 Combination of Two or More Biocontrol Agents; References; 2: Microbial Inoculants for Optimized Plant Nutrient Use in Integrated Pest and Input Management Systems; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Soil Microbial Diversity, Nutrient Dynamics, and Integrated Input and Pest Management; 2.3 Activity of Specific Microbial Groups in Enhanced Plant Nutrient Use; 2.3.1 Plant Growth-Promoting Bacillus Species; 2.3.2 Mycorrhizal Fungi and Interactions with PGPR

2.3.3 Other Select Microbial Inoculants2.4 Potentials of Microbial Inoculants to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fertilizers; 2.5 Better Use of Nitrogen from Fertilizers and the Impact on Nitrous Oxide; 2.6 Better Use of Phosphorus from Fertilizers; 2.7 Examples of Microbial Products on the Market for Optimized Nutrient Use; References; 3: The Legume Nodule Microbiome: A Source of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria; 3.1 Introduction: The Legume Nodule Microbiome; 3.2 Mechanisms of Plant Growth Promotion; 3.3 The Legume Nodule Endosymbionts

3.3.1 Legume Nodule Endosymbionts as Plant Growth Promoters3.4 The Legume Nodule Endophytic Bacteria; 3.4.1 Legume Nodule Endophytic Bacteria as Plant Growth Promoters; References; 4: Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes: Diverse Roles in Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes; 4.2.1 Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria; 4.2.2 Plant Growth-Promoting Fungi; 4.3 Roles of PGPM in Agriculture Sustainability; 4.4 Improving Soil Fertility; 4.5 Macro- and Micronutrient facilitators; 4.5.1 Macronutrients; 4.5.2 Micronutrients

4.6 Suppressing Phytopathogens4.7 Improving Food Quality: Biofortification; 4.8 Roles in Environmental Sustainability; 4.9 Rhizoremediation; 4.10 Combating Climate Change and Abiotic Stresses; 4.10.1 Abiotic Stress Tolerance; 4.10.2 Drought Stress; 4.10.3 Temperature Stress; 4.10.4 Salinity Stress; 4.10.5 Flood Stress; 4.11 Future Challenges and Conclusion; References; 5: Phosphate Biofertilizers as Renewable and Safe Nutrient Suppliers for Cropping Systems: A Review; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mycorrhiza; 5.2.1 Some Benefits of Mycorrhiza