University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Agricultural microbiology is closely involved with research on organic manuring, recycling of waste in crop cultivation and biological nitrogen fixation which are aimed at saving energy and supplementing fertilizer inputs in crop cultivation. Research of these aspects of bioconversion is crucial to the economy of developing nations which are facing the impacts of energy crisis. In advanced countries, technologies are being perfected for the bioconversion of wastes and surpluses of agricultural commodities into food, feed and fuel by microbial fermentation. Hazardous and environment-polluting pesticides are either used with caution or are being gradually replaced by biopesticides of microbial origin.

Includes Multiple Choice Questions and Index

Microorganisms and Mobilization of Nutrients for Plant Growth -- Microbial Genetics and Biological Nitrogen Fixation -- Physiology and Biochemistry of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Legumes -- Plant surface Microflora and Plant Nutrition -- Management of Pathogens, Pests and Weeds through Microorganisms -- Microbial Control of Insect Pests -- Microbial Herbicides -- New strategies in Bioconversion -- Bioconversion of Lignocelluloses into Food and Feed Rich in Protein -- Microorganisms as a Source of Protein for Animal Nutrition -- Mushroom Culture