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Positive plant microbial interactions
Author(s) -
Andrews M.,
Hodge S.,
Raven J.A.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
annals of applied biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1744-7348
pISSN - 0003-4746
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7348.2010.00440.x
Subject(s) - biology , pesticide , limiting , agronomy , nutrient , crop , irrigation , agriculture , yield (engineering) , microorganism , ecology , bacteria , mechanical engineering , materials science , genetics , metallurgy , engineering
Problems and concerns in relation to the use of inorganic fertilisers, irrigation, herbicides and pesticides have led to the search for alternative strategies to combat limiting soil nutrient and water levels and the effect of weeds and pests on crops. Greater utilisation of microorganisms in agricultural systems could possibly allow reductions in the use of inorganic fertilisers, water, herbicides and pesticides with no impact on crop yield. Positive plant microbial interactions which are currently under study are considered here.