The diversity of microbes associated with plant roots is enormous, in the order of tens of
thousands of species. This complex plant-associated microbial community, also referred to …

Particular bacterial strains in certain natural environments prevent infectious diseases of
plant roots. How these bacteria achieve this protection from pathogenic fungi has been …

This is the third edition of this popular text which reviews all aspects of earthworm biology
and ecology. The book has been updated throughout and extensive additions made. These …

Purpose Liquid organic fertilizers produced from agricultural residues and industrial wastes
are becoming increasingly popular. This study aimed to examine the effect of liquid organic …

Hydroponic systems have gained worldwide popularity and are increasingly used for
various purposes in different geographic areas. The purpose of this review is to present …

Worldwide, contamination of soil and ground water is a severe problem. The negative effects
of pollutants on the environment and on human health are diverse and depend on the …

Pseudomonas spp. are ubiquitous bacteria in agricultural soils and have many traits that
make them well suited as biocontrol agents of soilborne pathogens. Tremendous progress …

▪ Abstract Rhizosphere colonization is one of the first steps in the pathogenesis of soilborne
microorganisms. It can also be crucial for the action of microbial inoculants used as …

Biocontrol involves harnessing disease-suppressive microorganisms to improve plant
health. Disease suppression by biocontrol agents is the sustained manifestation of …

Publisher Summary The chapter presents a discussion on both rhizosphere and rhizoplane.
Rhizosphere is defined as the soil adjacent to roots with a different physical, chemical, and …