Microbial Solutions to Plant Stress Management

The beneficial associations between plants and microorganisms play a vital role in sustaining plant growth and survival under diverse environmental conditions. Plant-microbe interactions are important for the sustainable management of agricultural and forest ecosystems, particularly under the growing pressures of multiple biotic and abiotic stresses due to climate change. Recent technological advances have substantially expanded our understanding of plant-microbe associations and their potential applications. However, despite their remarkable promise, several challenges continue to limit the effective application of microbial solutions in plant stress management. The book, Microbial Solutions to Plant Stress Management: Basic Research, Advanced Insights, Applications and Future Directions, presents an overview of plant biotic and abiotic stresses and examines the dynamics of plant-microbe interactions under different stress conditions. It highlights recent advances in plant microbiome research and rhizosphere engineering, explores the potential application of beneficial microorganisms in diverse stress-management strategies, and discusses the challenges associated with the effective adoption of microbial solutions. FeaturesAn overview of biotic and abiotic stresses affecting plants. Root exudation and its role in microbial colonization of plants. Microbial applications in the management of insect pests. Microbe-mediated induced systemic responses and plant disease management. Epigenetic modifications in the context of plant-microbe crosstalk. The role of microorganisms in plant abiotic stress management. Recent advances in plant microbiome research and rhizosphere engineering. Adoption of microbial solution-based strategies: challenges and future prospects. This work supports researchers, educators, and students in plant-microbe interactions and stress biology, fostering research and innovation for sustainable productivity and resilient agriculture.