Endophytes: Biology and Biotechnology

Focuses on the exploitation of beneficial organisms in fundamental and applied aspects

Examines the scientific achievements made so far concerning the diversity of endophytes, their interactions with plants, and their application in agricultural enhancement

Presents contributions by eminent experts who are well-versed with the application aspects of microbial endophytes

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Endophytes.- PART I: Biology of Endophytes.- 2. Bacterial Endophytes: Genera, Tissue Colonization in Their Host Plants, and Functions.- 3. Quorum Quenching Enzymes From Endophytes of Medicinally Important plants.- 4. Endophytic Bacterial Communities of Biodiesel Plants and Their Plant Growth Promoting and Antagonistic Abilities.- 5. Harnessing Fungal Endophytes for Plant and Human Health.- 6. Genomic Features of Mutalistic Plant Bacteria.- 7. Endophytism in Cupressaceae and its Promises for Agroforestry and Biopharmacy.- 8. Potential Role of Endophytes in Sustainable Agriculture-Recent Developments and Future Prospects.- 9. Endophytic actinobacteria: Beneficial Partner for Sustainable Agriculture.- PART II: Diversity of Endophytes.- 10. Harnessing Diversity of Bacterial Endophytes for Ecological and Agricultural Intensification.- 11. Diversity, Distribution and Possible Role of Bacterial Endophytes in Vitis Vinifera.- 12. Ecology and Diversity of Endophytes.- 13.Mycorrhiza.- 14. Conclusion.- Index.