Plant Surface Microbiology [Paperback]

Ajit Varma (Editor), Lynette Abbott (Editor), Dietrich Werner (Editor), Rüdiger Hampp (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540740503 | ISBN-13: 978-3540740506 | Publication Date: December 6, 2007 | Edition: 1

This volume examines the interactions between plants and microorganisms located on plant surfaces, exploring their possible biotechnological applications. Interactions of microbial communities with plants are illustrated by experimental studies of typical symbiosis. Topics include signaling within a symbiosis, molecular differences between symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms, and the role of microorganisms in the development of plants.

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Aus den Rezensionen: "… Die Beiträge sind übersichtlich bearbeitet und Zusammengestellt, sodass der Leser sich weniger mit … Sammlung von Reviews konfrontiert sieht, sondern sich in einem strukturierten Lehrbuch wiederfindet. Vervollständigt wird ‘Plant Surface Microbiology‘ durch eine Fülle von Methoden und Protokollen … Dabei werden Arbeitsschritte … auf das Genaueste durchbesprochen. Das Buch ist eine unbedingte Empfehlung." (Unerforschte Welt der Mikrobiologie auf der Pflanze, in: CHEMIEREPORT.at, 2008, Issue 3, S. 47)

From the Back Cover

Most plants strongly rely on the co-existence with microorganisms: both groups benefit from these symbioses. It has been shown that a large number of specific genes in plants and microorganisms are only activated during these interactions. Of course, various microbes also act as pathogens. Interactions between plants and microorganisms are often located on plant surfaces, such as leaf cuticles, seeds and mainly on the roots. The communication between plants and microbes is the main topic treated in Plant Surface Microbiology. The text discusses the signaling within a symbiosis or the molecular differences between symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms, the role of microorganisms in growth and development of plants or in plant protection against deleterious agents and the interactions of microbes with genetically modified plants. Further contributions are devoted to: the analysis of bacterial communities in the rhizosphere; microbial population genetics; various aspects of mycorrhizal symbiosis; functional genomic approaches and the use of microorganisms as bio-indicator of soil disturbance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 660 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540740503
• ISBN-13: 978-3540740506
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,987,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)