Simple Summary To fulfill the food demand of the enormously growing population, different
synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are used to grow crops. These synthetic products pose ill …

This edited volume provides a comprehensive view of the recent developments on Bacillus
and their application in agriculture and allied sectors in a global scenario. Research articles …

Bacillus spp. produce a variety of compounds involved in the biocontrol of plant pathogens
and promotion of plant growth, which makes them potential candidates for most agricultural …

Microorganisms play an important role due to their presence all over the universe, and
regulating biogeochemical systems in virtually all of our planet's environments. Among all …

Several fungi act as parasites for crops causing huge annual crop losses at both pre-and
post-harvest stages. For years, chemical fungicides were the solution; however, their wide …

Bacillus are non-pathogenic gram-positive bacteria capable of producing resistant spores.
They have several beneficial characteristics to crop production, such as increased plant …

Postharvest diseases significantly reduce the shelf-life of harvested fruits/vegetables
worldwide. Bacillus spp. are considered to be an eco-friendly and bio-safe alternative to …

Biological control of plant disease is gaining momentum as it offers an alternative and
supplement to synthetic chemicals. Microorganisms from diverse groups have successfully …

Plant probiotic bacteria are a versatile group of bacteria isolated from different
environmental sources to improve plant productivity and immunity. The potential of plant …

Plant health is one of the issues that have to be maintained and closely monitored during
cultivation and harvest. In this regard, prevention is the key factor in organic production …