Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms

1st Edition - November 23, 2021
Editors: E.K. Radhakrishnan, Ajay Kumar, R. Aswani
Language: English
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Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms introduces endophytic microorganisms, colonization, diversity and distribution, describes the isolation and identification of endophytic microorganisms by traditional cultivation and by next generation sequencing technologies, and covers biocontrol mechanisms, bacterial priming, endophytic based methods, the significance on fungi, and metabolite based formulations. The book concludes with chapters on biofilms, microbiota and safety issues of microorganisms.

The intensive use of chemicals to control these plant pathogens has resulted in negative consequences such as the release of toxic chemicals in the environment, reduced soil fertility and human health problems. Therefore, environmentally-friendly and sustainable replacement of chemical fertilizers or pesticides is highly challenging.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Introduction
Chapter 1. Colonization, diversity, and distribution of endophytic microbial communities in different parts of plants
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The rhizosphere as a microbial contributor
1.3 Attachment and colonization of endophytes
1.4 Mechanisms involved in endophytic colonization
1.5 Diversity and distribution of endophytic microbial communities
1.6 Future perspective
References
Chapter 2. Recent trends in characterization of endophytic microorganisms
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conventional characterization of endophytes
2.3 Characterization of endophytes using modern techniques
2.4 Conclusion and perspective
References
Chapter 3. Biocontrol mechanism of endophytic microorganisms
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Endophytes and its role
3.3 Symbiotic relationship between host and endophyte
3.4 An overview of endophytes as a biocontrol agent
3.5 Mycoparasitic interaction between biocontrol agent and plant pathogens
3.6 Antibiosis and secondary metabolite-mediated plant protection
3.7 Protection of a plant through the secretion of lytic enzymes
3.8 Competition for niche and nutrition
3.9 Induction of host resistance by endophytes
3.10 Indirect inhibition via siderophore production
3.11 Inhibition through phytohormone activity
3.12 Conclusion and future perspective
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Antimicrobial metabolites from endophytic microorganisms and its mode of action
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Importance of endophytic microorganisms as biocontrol agents
4.3 Endophytic bacteria
4.4 Endophytic fungi
4.5 Endophytic actinomycetes
4.6 Endophytic microorganisms from the plant as a resource of secondary metabolites
4.7 Effects of phytopathogens on plant community
4.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Induction of plant defense response by endophytic microorganisms
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Endophytic microorganisms
5.3 Colonization of endophytic microorganisms
5.4 Association of endophytes with plants
5.5 Identification of endophytic microbial diversity
5.6 Mechanisms of endophytic microorganisms in plant disease management
5.7 Modulation of plant immune system by endophytic and pathogenic microorganisms
5.8 Priming methods and applications of endophytes in agriculture
5.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Further reading
Chapter 6. Plant disease management through microbiome modulation
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Priority effects in plant microbiome assembly
6.3 Core microbiome of plants
6.4 Beneficial features of plant microbiome
6.5 Plant microbiome as a tool for plant disease management
6.6 Modulation of plant microbiome through microbial inoculation
6.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 7. Improved designing and development of endophytic bioformulations for plant diseases
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mechanism deployed by endophytes in plant protection
7.3 Techniques for improvement of MBCAs
7.4 Formulation procedure
7.5 Future prospects
References
Further reading
Chapter 8. Novel trends in endophytic applications for plant disease management
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Endophytic microorganisms as biocontrol agents
8.3 Biocontrol mechanisms of endophytes
8.4 Competition: an eco-friendly reprisal program
8.5 Antibiosis: strategy for effective biocontrol
8.6 Production of lipopeptides: another mechanism for suppressing pathogens
8.7 Production of δ-endotoxins: natural plan for biocontrol
8.8 Lytic enzymes: arsenals of natural origin
8.9 Siderophore production: indirect mechanism of biocontrol
8.10 Induced systemic resistance (ISR): unique reinforcement strategy
8.11 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 9. Biocontrol applications of microbial metabolites
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Microbes for biological control
9.3 Antifungal metabolites from microbes
9.4 Antibacterial metabolites from microbes
9.5 Insecticidal and nematicidal metabolites from microbes
9.6 Bioformulations for biocontrol activity
9.7 Different approaches to enhance the synthesis of microbial secondary metabolites
9.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Applications of microbial biosurfactants in biocontrol management
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Biosurfactants
10.3 Biosurfactants as antimicrobial and biocontrol agents
10.4 Conclusion: challenges and opportunities
References
Chapter 11. Microbial biofilms in plant disease management
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Plant growth–promoting bacteria and plant health
11.3 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
Funding
References
Chapter 12. Plant microbiota: a prospect to Edge off postharvest loss
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Postharvest loss
12.3 Microbiota
12.4 Prospective roles of microbiota in postharvest loss
12.5 Mode of action of microbiota in postharvest
12.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13. Endophytic microorganisms: utilization as a tool in present and future challenges in agriculture
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Biodiversity and distribution of endophytic microorganism
13.3 Plants and associated endophytes
13.4 Endophytes in sustainable agriculture
13.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 14. Microbially synthesized nanoparticles: aspect in plant disease management
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Nanoparticles for plant disease control
14.3 Bacteriogenic nanoparticles
14.4 Mycogenic nanoparticles
14.5 Future prospects
14.6 Conclusion
References
Index

E.K. Radhakrishnan

Dr. E.K. Radhakrishnan is currently working as an associate professor at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and as a director at Business innovation and incubation Centre (BIIC.) During his 12 years of research, he has published 143 research publications, 43 book chapters, and 3 review papers. He has edited five books and has several books in progress. He has also been invited to deliver talks at various national and international conferences and seminars. His research areas include plant–microbe interactions, microbial natural products, microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticles, antimicrobial resistance gene prediction, and development of polymer-based nanocomposites with antimicrobial effects for food packaging and medical applications.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Ajay Kumar

Dr. Ajay Kumar is a Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology in India. He has published extensively in leading International and National journals or books. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, and Endophytes related with the medicinal plants, Postharvest management of fruits. Dr. Kumar has published more than 165 research articles including review papers/book chapters/ books in the leading international journals. He is serving as special issue editors in some journals like “Frontiers in Microbiology, Microorganism” etc. In addition also acting as reviewer in some leading journals like Frontiers group, PLOS ONE, Agriculture, Ecosystem and Environment, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Biological Control, Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 3Biotech etc. Dr, Kumar has edited several books with leading publishers including Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor and Francis.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, India

R. Aswani

R. Aswani has completed her PhD in microbiology at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. After her MSc in microbiology, she completed an MPhil in biosciences and has authored 26 publications, 2 review articles, and 8 book chapters. She edited one book titled Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms, published by Elsevier. Her area of research is the role of microbes in biocontrol mechanisms and induction of plant defense response by plant-associated microorganisms.

Affiliations and expertise

Research Scholar, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India