Microbiome Innovations

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

Vijai Singh, Indra Mani

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9781032897493
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040959657
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Biotechnology
• Index: Biological Sciences

This book explores the diversity of microbiomes, ecological significance, and applications in agriculture, human health, and environmental sustainability. The introductory chapter provides state-of-the-art methods for studying microbiomes, including microscopy, culturing techniques, and molecular biology tools, while examining how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computational biology are revolutionizing microbiome research. It also covers advancements in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, various metagenomic approaches, and their significance in studying microbiomes and identifying genes of agricultural importance. Practical applications are explored, such as enhancing plant nutrient utilization, improving crop yields using biofertilizers, and leveraging rhizosphere microbiomes for better nutrient uptake and drought tolerance. The potential of microbiomes as biocontrol agents to manage pests and diseases is also discussed. Advanced techniques such as CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing within microbiomes are examined, along with the role of microbiomes in improving crop performance in high-altitude, high-saline, and high-temperature conditions. The book concludes by addressing current challenges in microbiome research and application, highlighting future opportunities for innovation in agriculture. This book is intended for researchers and students in microbiology, agriculture, and environmental science.

Key Features:

• Explores the diversity, ecological significance, and applications of microbiomes in agriculture, human health, and environmental sustainability
• Covers advanced methods for studying microbiomes, including microscopy, culturing techniques, molecular biology tools, AI, ML, and computational biology
• Discusses practical applications of microbiomes in enhancing plant nutrient utilization, improving crop yields with biofertilizers, and using microbiomes as biocontrol agents
• Includes insights into cutting-edge technologies such as CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing and their applications in microbiome research
• Addresses current challenges in microbiome research and highlights potential future opportunities for innovation and application

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgment
• About the Editors
• Chapter 1 Insight into the Soil Microbiome and Its Applications
• Chapter 2 Advances in Techniques for Studying Microbiome
• Chapter 3 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Analysis of Microbiomes
• Chapter 4 Next-Generation Sequencing Technology and Bioinformatics Pipelines for Generation and Analysis of Microbiome Data
• Chapter 5 Advancements in Next-Generation Sequencing: A Deep Dive into the Microbiome Research
• Chapter 6 Metagenomics Approaches for Microbiome
• Chapter 7 Metagenomics in Microbiome Consortium
• Chapter 8 Metagenomics in Prospecting for Genes of Agricultural Importance
• Chapter 9 Uses of Microbiome for Improvements of Plant Ability to Utilize Nutrients
• Chapter 10 Microbiome in Improvements of Crop Yield to Utilize Biofertilizers
• Chapter 11 Rhizosphere Microbiome in Improvements of Nutrient Uptake of Plants
• Chapter 12 Mechanism and Perspectives of Microbiome in Improvements of Salinity Tolerance
• Chapter 13 Mechanism and Perspectives of the Microbiome in Improving Drought Tolerance
• Chapter 14 Exploring the Use of Microbiome as Biocontrol Agents to Manage Pests and Diseases
• Chapter 15 CRISPR–Cas-Based Microbiome Editing
• Chapter 16 Microbiome in Crop Improvements at High Altitude
• Chapter 17 Microbiome in Crop Improvements at High Temperature
• Chapter 18 Microbiome: Current Challenges and Opportunities
• Index