Microbes and Plants

This book examines the role of cyanobacteria and plant-microbe interactions in promoting sustainability and resilience to abiotic stress. It emphasizes the ecological and functional importance of cyanobacteria in diverse environments, including their contributions to UV protection, soil fertility, and the development of natural sunscreens. Additionally, it highlights the biomedical potential of cyanobacterial compounds and their adaptive mechanisms under varying environmental conditions. The book also examines light signaling mechanisms in cyanobacteria and higher plants, focusing on chromatic acclimation, blue light-mediated responses, and ribosomal subunit assembly, providing valuable insights into their functions in growth, development, and potential antimicrobial targets. Additionally, it explores the complex interactions between plants and microbial communities, highlighting their contributions to improving plant growth, enhancing disease resistance, and producing bioactive compounds through endophytic and rhizosphere associations.

Key Features:

• Investigates the ecological significance and biotechnological potential of cyanobacteria in UV protection, enhancing soil fertility, and developing biomedical applications.
• Focuses on adaptive mechanisms and bioactive molecules in cyanobacteria and other microbes, and plants that promote sustainability and resilience to environmental stresses.
• Analyzes plant-microbe relationships, including endophytes and rhizosphere microorganisms, and their roles in plant growth, disease resistance, and nutrient acquisition.
• Explores light signaling pathways in cyanobacteria and plants, with an emphasis on chromatic acclimation and photoreceptive responses driving development and adaptation
• Explores the potential of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds in combating chronic diseases and advancing healthcare.

This book is useful for researchers and students of microbiology, plant sciences, and biotechnology.