Plant Microbiomes

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-07248-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 590 g

The relationships between plants and their microbiomes are complex and pervasive. In a real sense, the ecology, physiology and evolution of plants are inextricably linked to microbial partners. This volume reviews and summarizes the plant microbiomes in a variety of plants and plant structures. Topics include root microbes and mycorrhizae, various grain and fruit microbiomes, and natural ecosystem microbial communities.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thomas, Sunil

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Medizinische Mikrobiologie & Virologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Mikrobiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Role of Plant Microbiome in Phosphorus Uptake

Inga Tamošiune, Elena Andriunaite, Muhammad Fahad Hakim, and Danas Baniulis

2. Chemical Dialogues between Plants and the Rhizosphere Microbiome

Jin-Soo Son, Seonghan Jang, and Choong-Min Ryu

3. The Rice (Oryza sativa) Microbiome

Thomas Abraham and Sunil Thomas

4. Microbiomes of Major Crops in the Central Highlands of Vietnam: Metagenomic Insights for Sustainable Agriculture

Dinh Minh Tran and Iuliia Pentekhina

5. The Wheat (Triticum Sp.) Microbiome

Thomas Abraham and Sunil Thomas

6. The Chitinase-Producing Soil Bacteria as an Engine of Biodegradation and Plant Health: Insights from Bacillus Velezensis RB.IBE29

Dinh Minh Tran

7. Microbiome of Grapes (Vitis Vinifera)

Olivia Lutz, Teresa Abraham, and Sunil Thomas

8. Harnessing The Root-Associated Plant Microbiome For Sustainable Crop Improvement Using a Metagenomics Approach

Jyoti Kant Choudhari and Divya Dhruw

9. Microbiome of Sugarcane (Saccharum Spp.)

Sunil Thomas

10. Trichoderma: A Powerful Ally as Sustainable Biocontrol Agents

Dhruvi K. Suvagiya, Hina Radadiya, and Ramesh K. Kothari

11. Microbiome of Soybean (Glycine Max)

Sunil Thomas

12. Microbiome Engineering: Strategies for Enhancing Plant Health and Productivity Under Salinity and Drought Conditions

Bhavdeep B. Padsala, Krunal R. Hirpara, Charmy R. Kothari, and Ramesh K. Kothari

13. Microbiome of Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.)

Thomas Abraham, Teresa Abraham, and Sunil Thomas

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Sunil Thomas is a Research Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where he leads innovative work at the intersection of cell biology, microbiology, and translational medicine. His research is primarily focused on developing next-generation immunotherapies for complex and chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. A key component of his work involves investigating the role of the microbiome in disease progression and therapeutic response.
Over the course of his career, Professor Thomas has made significant contributions to the fields of infectious disease and vaccine development. He has been involved in the design and development of diagnostic tools and vaccines targeting a range of infectious pathogens. In addition, his research has extended into the structural biology of viruses, providing insights into viral mechanisms that inform both therapeutic and preventive approaches.
Professor Thomas earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in India. He subsequently completed postdoctoral training at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore and at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he further refined his expertise in molecular and translational biomedical research.
An accomplished scholar, Professor Thomas has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to books on vaccines and infectious diseases. He is also an inventor on multiple patents, reflecting the practical and translational impact of his research.