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Endophyte Technology: An Integrative Approach for Agriculture, Healthcare, and Environmental Sustainability

Endophyte Technology: An Integrative Approach for Agriculture, Healthcare, and Environmental Sustainability

Wani, Zahoor Ahmed
Jan, Bushra
Abrol, Vidushi

Paperback

Business GeneralAgricultureBiology

PREORDER - Expected ship date February 1, 2027

ISBN10: 0443446059
ISBN13: 9780443446054
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: Feb 1 2027
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.99
Language: English
Endophyte Technology: An Integrative Approach for Agriculture, Healthcare, and Environmental Stability explores how understanding Endophyte biology can be utilized in agriculture, medicine, and environmental remediation. As the global population continues to grow, the pressures on agricultural systems to produce sufficient food sustainably are intensifying. Concurrently, the need for innovative medical solutions and effective environmental conservation practices is becoming increasingly urgent. This textbook addresses these critical needs by offering a detailed account of endophytes and their potential applications across these important fields. This book explores how endophytes can promote sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant growth, improving stress tolerance, and reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The book is structured into three parts, covering agricultural, ecological, and pharmaceutical aspects of endophytes. Part I looks into the role of endophytes in agriculture, discussing their potential in promoting plant growth, enhancing nutrient acquisition, and providing stress tolerance. Subsequent chapters explore topics such as endophyte colonization patterns, phytohormone production, and the development of bio-formulations like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biocontrol agents. Part II focuses on the ecological significance of endophytes, examining their role in ecosystem functioning, bioremediation, and adaptation to extreme environments. Part III highlights the pharmaceutical potential of endophytes, centering their ability to produce bioactive metabolites with antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties, and their role in drug discovery and biofuel production. Endophyte Technology is an important resource for upper-level undergraduate students studying plant physiology, as well as researchers and professionals in agriculture, horticulture, botany, biochemistry, and biotechnology. The inclusion of supplementary materials such as PowerPoint slides and videos further enhances the learning experience and facilitates classroom instruction.

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