Synopsis The role of microorganisms in maintaining the dynamic equilibrium and integrity of biosphere is so critical that the continued existence of life is dependent on the sustained microbially mediated transformation of terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environments. Use of biofertilizers, biopesticides and biological nitrogen fixation have opened new vistas for sustainable management of available resources and have provided impetus to crop production.

This book "Agricultural Microbiology" contains 11 articles on different areas of agricultural microbiology. Topics covered in the book are: the soil microorganisms and rihozosphere; liquid bioinoculants--a technology for sustainable agriculture, VAM fungi in agricultural soils; legume-rhizobia-mycorrhiza symbiosis; VAM fungi in the management of soil borne pathogens. Book also includes articles on--biological tools for restoration of limestone mine soils; use of botanicals to control plant pathogenic fungi; biological control of invasive alien weeds and microorganisms for sustainability in sericulture. Latest information is given in a chapter--metagenomics--a new science of microbes. Comprehensive account of role of bacteria in agriculture throw light on the importance of microbes in agriculture sector. This book will be useful to researchers, teachers and students of microbiology, agriculture, botany and zoology.