Mycorrhizosphere and pedogenesis. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Editors, Ajit Varma and Devendra K. Choudhary.
• Editors: Varma, A (Ajit), 1939-; Choudhary, Deven K
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; About the Editors; 1: Mycorrhizal Mediated Micronutrients Transportation in Food Based Plants: A Biofortification Strategy; 1 Introduction; 2 Mycorrhiza: A Natural Phosphate Transporter for Co-Partner; 3 Essential Micronutrients and Related Problems with Their Deficiency; 4 Biofortification; 4.1 Agronomic Biofortification; 4.2 Genetic and Plant Breeding Approaches for Biofortification; 4.3 Biofortification with Microorganisms; 5 Why Mycorrhiza in Biofortification of Food Based Plants/Crops?; 6 Mechanisms of Nutrients Transportation 6.1 Mechanism of Phosphorus Transport6.2 Nitrogen; 6.3 Iron; 6.4 Zinc Solubilization; 6.5 Reduction in pH; 6.6 Zn Chelation; 6.7 Changes in Root Architecture; 7 Steps Lead to Mycorrhiza for Biofortification of Food Based Plants; 7.1 Zn Mobilization; 7.2 Iron; 7.3 Other Micronutrients; 8 Conclusion and Future Prospects; References; 2: Role of Microorganisms in Soil Genesis and Functions; 1 Introduction; 2 Microbial Diversity and Soil Microorganisms (Eubacteria, Archaea, Fungi and Algae); 2.1 Eubacteria; 2.2 Actinomycetes; 2.3 Archaebacteria; 2.4 Fungi; 2.5 Algae 3 Biosphere and Microorganisms4 Role of Microorganisms in Chemical Transformation; 4.1 Phosphorus Transformation; 4.2 Nitrogen Transformation; 5 Soil Genesis and Function of Microorganisms; 5.1 Microorganisms in Rocks and Minerals; 5.2 Mineralization, Humification and Soil Aggregation; 5.3 Microbial Metabolism in Soil; 5.4 Microorganisms in Polluted Soil; 6 Molecular Approach in Soil Microbiology; 6.1 Marker Gene; 6.2 RNA and Intrinsic Marker; 6.3 Cloning; 6.4 Metagenomics; 6.5 PCR; 7 Conclusion; References 3: Mycorrhizal Assisted Phytoremediation of Xenobiotics from Contaminated Soil1 Introduction; 2 Mechanisms of Biodegradation and its Metabolite; 3 Biodegradation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons; 4 Factors Affecting Phytoremediation; 5 Conclusions; References; 4: Relationship Between Field Crops and Mycorrhiza; 1 Introduction; 2 The Effect of Mycorrhizas on Biotic and Abiotic Stress Factors; 3 Effect of Mycorrhizas Against Plant Diseases; 4 Effect of Mycorrhiza on the Intake of Plant Nutrients; 5 Conclusion; References; 5: Exploring the Role of Mycorrhizae as Soil Ecosystem Engineer 1 Introduction2 Microorganism as Ecological Engineers; 3 Mycorrhiza: Classification and Importance; 4 Contribution of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Sustainable Agriculture Practices; 5 Attributes of Mycorrhizal Fungi Towards Heavy Metal Remediation and Restoration of Degraded Land; 6 Mycorrhiza Involvement in Rehabilitation of Degraded Land; 7 Conclusion and Future Perspective; References; 6: A Systematic Review on the Role of Mycorrhiza in Soil Genesis Using Scientometrics Analysis; 1 Introduction; 2 Scientometric Analysis; 3 Key Works in Selected Categories
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Copyright Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 420 pages)
• Subjects: 571.2/95178; Mycorrhizas; Soil formation; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811364808
• Related ISBNs: 981136480X; 9789811364792; 9811364796
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Description based on print version record
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