Microbial Technology for Agro-Ecosystems: Crop Productivity, Sustainability, and Biofortification - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443184461 ISBN 13: 9780443184468

Publisher: Academic Press, 2024

Synopsis

Microbial Technology for Agro-Ecosystems: Crop Productivity, Sustainability, and Biofortification describes the application of competent microbes in plant growth promotion, nutrient management and recycling from molecular perspectives. Understanding of molecular mechanism of Microbial diversity in association with plant roots is very imperative for plant health and ecosystem equilibrium.

• Covers fundamental mechanisms, molecular approaches and function aspects of microbial technology
• Describes innovative approaches to the management, development and advancement of agro-ecosystem green technologies
• Highlights improving soil biological health, microbial biomass, soil fertility and plant productivity

About this title

About the Authors

With 25 years of teaching and research experience, I have authored over 70 research papers, numerous book chapters, review articles, and books. I serve as an editor and reviewer for several reputable international journals. Previously, I worked as a microbiologist in Kuwait’s Department of Soil and Water Research, where I first identified and reported Pink Rot inflorescence disease of date palms caused by Serratia marcescens. I have organized multiple conferences and workshops as convener and organizing secretary. I have completed several government-funded projects focused on soil reclamation and crop improvement. Currently, I lead a research project on biofortification of finger millet and collaborate on two other projects. I have mentored six Ph.D. students and am guiding five more. I am a life member of various professional societies dedicated to microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability.

Ph.D. (2003), Plant Pathology/Molecular Genetics (University of Kaiserslautern, Germany & Quaid-i- Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan (under DAAD Sandwich Programme)

Availed Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung/Foundation, (Post Doctorate

fellowship), (University of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany)

Worked as Scientist/Consultant- International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area (ICARDA), Aleppo, Syria (2005-2006)

Experience 17 years-teaching/research, published 20 research papers, 4 book chapters, edited three books (Elsevier, Lambert Academic Publishing, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller)

Completed six National Research Projects, and three international projects.

Guided three and presently guiding four Ph.D. students.

Life member of professional societies: Pakistan Botanical Society, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan Nematological Society, DAAD, Germany, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany, Pakistan Phytopathology Society, Pakistan, Soil Society, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443184461
• ISBN 13: 9780443184468
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 386
• Editor: Kumar