How to achieve sustainable agricultural production without compromising environmental quality, agro-ecosystem function and biodiversity is a serious considerati

The performance of crops in the soil largely depends on the physico-chemical components of the soil, which regulate the availability of nutrients as well as abi

Plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPM) have gained acceptance and importance due to their dual benefits of promoting plant growth in addition to managing

This book addresses basic and applied aspects of two nexus points of microorganisms in agro-ecosystems, namely their functional role as bio-fertilizers and bio-

The main focus of this book is to survey the current status of research, development and use of agriculturally important microorganisms in Asian countries and d