Soils into which crop plants root and from which they obtain essential minerals and water contain huge arrays of microbes. Many have highly beneficial effects o

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

Our capacity to maintain world food production depends heavily on the thin layer of soil covering the Earth's surface. The health of this soil determines whethe

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-

This book is a compilation of case studies from different countries and covers contemporary with future prospective for sustainable development of agriculture.