Endophytes. biology and biotechnology Volume 1 :

This book discusses the latest developments in our understanding of microbial endophytes, their ecology, diversity and potential biotechnological applications. It covers all the latest advances concerning the endophytic interaction of microorganisms in a wide array of plants, reported on by experts...

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Other Authors Maheshwari, D. K.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer, 2017.
SeriesSustainable development and biodiversity (Springer (Firm)) ; v. 15.
Subjects
Endophytes.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319665412
9783319665405
Physical Description1 online resource (342 pages)

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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • 1 An Introduction to Endophytes
  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Origin and Evolution of Endophytes
  • 1.3 Endophyte Diversity
  • 1.4 Isolation of Endophytes
  • 1.5 Endophytes and Plant Protection
  • 1.6 Endophytes and Metabolites
  • 1.7 Useful Biological Activities of Endophytes
  • 1.8 Endophytes in Agriculture
  • 1.9 Conclusions
  • References
  • 2 Bacterial Endophytes of Plants: Diversity, Invasion Mechanisms and Effects on the Host
  • Abstract
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Rhizobial and Non-Rhizobial Endophytes of Non-Legume Plants2.2.1 How Endophytes Gain Access to Plant Tissues?
  • 2.2.2 Plant Growth Promotion by Endophytes
  • 2.3 Non-Rhizobial Endophytic Bacteria Within Legume Nodules
  • 2.3.1 Diversity of Endophytic Bacteria Found Inside Nodules and Their Hosts
  • 2.3.2 Mode of Entry of Bacterial Endophytes to Legume Root and Nodule Tissues
  • 2.3.3 How Plants May Benefit from Non-Symbiotic Nodule Endophytes?
  • 2.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • 3 Quorum-Quenching Endophytes: A Novel Approach for Sustainable Development of AgroecosystemAbstract
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.1.1 Endophytes and Host Plant Interaction
  • 3.2 Quorum Sensing
  • 3.2.1 Quorum Sensing in Plant-Associated Microorganisms and Pathogens
  • 3.3 Quorum Quenching
  • 3.3.1 Quorum-Quenching Inhibitors
  • 3.3.2 Quorum-Quenching Enzymes
  • 3.3.2.1 Sources of Lactonase
  • 3.3.2.2 Microbial Sources of Acylase
  • 3.3.2.3 Sources of Oxidoreductase
  • 3.4 Control of QS Mediated Plant Disease by Quorum Quenching
  • 3.4.1 Endophytes in Control of Virulence in Plant Pathogen Pectobacterium Carotovorum3.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 Harnessing Fungal Endophytes for Plant and Human Health
  • Abstract
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Diversity of Fungal Endophytes
  • 4.2.1 Endophytic Fungal Metabolomics
  • 4.2.2 Extraction of Metabolites
  • 4.2.3 Metabolic Profiling
  • 4.3 Mechanisms of Metabolite Production
  • 4.3.1 Mevalonic Acid Pathway
  • 4.3.2 Polyketide Pathway
  • 4.3.3 Shikimate-Chorismate Pathway
  • 4.4 Endophytic Fungi and Plant Health
  • 4.5 Endophytic Fungi and Human Health4.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects
  • References
  • 5 Genomic Features of Mutualistic Plant Bacteria
  • Abstract
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Methods of Analysis
  • 5.2.1 Data set Collection and Comparative Analysis
  • 5.3 Results and Discussion
  • 5.3.1 Unraveling Distinct Features Within Plant-Associated Bacterial Communities
  • 5.3.2 Sensing and Regulation
  • 5.3.2.1 Chemotaxis and Motility
  • 5.3.2.2 Signal Transduction
  • 5.3.2.3 Transcriptional Regulators
  • 5.3.2.4 Secretion Systems
  • 5.3.3 Transporters

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