This book offers a reasonably comprehensive introduction to the broad and diverse field of Agriculture Microbiology by integrating information from many areas of this field to give the readers the basics of essential concepts and methods. The importance of rhizosphere microbial populations for maintenance of root health, nutrient uptake, and tolerance of environmental stress is elaborated. Phosphate solubilizing microbes isolated in this investigation were found to secrete significant level of phytohormones such as IAA, GA3 and cytokinin to the external media. All these microbes can be used...

The use of antibiotics has revolutionized the treatment of various bacterial infections. However, their indiscriminate use has led to an alarming increase in antibiotic resistance among microorganisms; thus necessitating the need for development of novel antimicrobials. Recent years have witnessed a renewed interest in exploring natural resources for developing such compounds. The application of nanoparticle in the treatment of vibriosis in Penaeus monodon (Black Tiger Shrimp) is the novel and exciting field of research that may provide an alternative remedy for the prevention of disease. In...