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Most plants 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, such as the signaling within a symbiosis, the molecular differences between symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms, the role of microorganisms in the development of plants or in plant protection against deleterious agents. Further contributions are devoted to: the analysis of bacterial communities in the rhizosphere; microbial population genetics; aspects of mycorrhizal symbiosis; functional genomic approaches and the use of microorganisms as bio-indicator of soil disturbance.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., New Delhi, India. Focuses primarily on the interactions between plants and microorganisms. Discusses signaling within a symbiosis, the role of microorganisms in growth and development of plants, and the interactions of microbes with genetically modified plants. Also covers microbial population genetics, various aspects of mycorrhizal, and more.
Plant Surface Microbiology,Ajit Varma,Lynette Abbott,Dietrich Werner,Rüdiger Hampp,Springer,354000923X,General,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Botany,Microbiology,Plant surfaces,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Botany,mycorrhiza,plant microbial interactions,plant pathogens,plant surface,rhizosphere,symbionts
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