"Biostimulants in Plant Science" ed. by Seyed Mahyar Mirmajlessi, Ramalingam Radhakrishnan

This book has encompassed a cross-section of topics on different concepts to describe effective strategies by using these substances and/or beneficial microorganisms within sustainable agroecosystems.

Natural-based substances, ‘plant biostimulants’, have been considered as environmentally friendly alternatives to agrichemicals. Biostimulants may comprise microbial inoculants, humic acids, fulvic acids, seaweed extracts, etc. These biostimulants have biopesticide and biostimulant utilities. Elucidations on direct or microbially mediated functions of biostimulants are presented in this book to illustrate fundamental principles and recent applications underlying this technology.
Information provided adequately reflects the objectives of this compilation.
“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.” Leo Tolstoy


Contents
1.Biostimulants and Their Role in Improving Plant Growth under Abiotic Stresses
2.Application of Bacteria as a Prominent Source of Biofertilizers
3.Applications and Constraints of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture
4.Biochar: A Vital Source for Sustainable Agriculture
5.Role of Soil Microbes on Crop Yield against Edaphic Factors of Soil
6.Role of Fungi in Agriculture
7.Arbuscular Mycorrhiza-Associated Rhizobacteria and Biocontrol of Soilborne Phytopathogens
8.Ectomycorrhizal Fungi as Biofertilizers in Forestry
9.Microbes for Iron Chlorosis Remediation in Peach