The interactions between the plant soil and microbes are complex in nature. Events may be
antagonistic mutualistic or synergistic depending upon the types of microorganisms and their
association with the plant and soil in question. Multi-trophic tactics can therefore be
employed to nourish plants in various habitats and growth conditions. Understanding the
mechanisms of these interactions is thus highly desired in order to utilize the knowledge in an
ecofriendly and sustainable way. This holistic approach to crop improvement may not only
resolve the upcoming food security issues but also make the environment greener by reducing
the chemical inputs. Plant soil and microbe Volume 1: Implications in Crop Science along
with the forthcoming Volume 2: Mechanisms and Molecular Interactions provide detailed accounts
of the exquisite and delicate balance between the three critical components of agronomy.
Specifically these two titles focus on the basis of nutrient exchange between the
microorganisms and the host plants the mechanism of disease protection and the recent
molecular details emerged from studying this multi-tropic interaction. Together they aim to
provide a solid foundation for the students teachers and researchers interested in soil
microbiology plant pathology ecology and agronomy.
