Soil Bacteria

Shrivardhan DheemanDr. Shrivardhan Dheeman is an associate professor, and Head of the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology at MVN University, New Delhi, India. Dr. Dheeman is an enthusiastic researcher and a teacher of microbiology and biotechnology, with a PhD in microbiology specializing in plant-microbe interactions and microbial ecology from Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, India. He has more than 45 publications in prestigious journals, edited 4 books with Springer Nature, and submitted more than 25 bacterial sequences to NCBI, USA. He is an active life member of several scientific bodies such as Indian Science Congress Association and Asian PGPR Society for Sustainable Agriculture.  Tofazzal IslamProfessor Tofazzal Islam is a distinguished figure in the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering, serving as the Founding Director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE) at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University in Bangladesh. Renowned internationally for his expertise in molecular host-microbe interactions and agrobiotechnology, he holds a PhD in applied biosciences from Hokkaido University. With a wealth of experience, Professor Islam has conducted postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions, supported by esteemed fellowships including JSPS, Alexander von Humboldt, Commonwealth, and Fulbright. Notably, he led an international team that swiftly identified the origin of the 2016 wheat blast epidemic in Bangladesh, showcasing his leadership and problem-solving abilities. Currently, Professor Islam leads a large international team dedicated to addressing wheat blast disease through cutting-edge approaches such as genomics, genome editing, nanobiotechnology, and advanced molecular techniques. Their collaborative efforts have resulted in the development of a rapid point-of-care diagnostic method, demonstrating their commitment to practical solutions in agricultural research. Professor Islam's contributions extend beyond the laboratory, with over 350 articles and 20 books published and approximately 10,000 citations, reflecting his significant impact on the field (h-index 52). His research endeavors have attracted over $10 million in global funding, underscoring his dedication to advancing agricultural research on a global scale.Md. Nurealam SiddiquiDr. Md. Nurealam Siddiqui is serving as an associate professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) in Bangladesh with 12 years of teaching and research experiences in the field of plant biochemistry, plant molecular biology, abiotic stress physiology, quantitative genetics, plant molecular nutrition and crop functional genomics. Dr. Siddiqui has completed bachelors in agriculture in 2010 and masters in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2012 from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. In 2022, he earned PhD in crop molecular genetics from the University of Bonn, Germany as a recipient of DAAD fellowship. Dr. Siddiqui achieved several national and international awards due to his excellent research progress as an early career scientist. He has published >50 research articles in peer-reviewed high-impact journals.  Dilfuza EgamberdievaDr. Dilfuza Egamberdieva is the head of the Biological Research and Food Safety Lab, Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research, National Research University (TIAME). She received her PhD in agricultural sciences from the Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany. She pioneered research on the soil and plant microbiome. Her remarkable contributions to science in the field of microbiology received the UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology (2023), SCOPUS-2019 Regional Award. “Top Scientist of the Year”, TWAS (The World Academy of Science) Award in Agricultural Sciences (2013). TWAS-TWOWS-SCOPUS Young Women Research Award (2009), L’OREAL-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science (2006), American Society of Microbiology, (ASM) Morrison Rogosa Award (2006), UNESCO-Man and Biosphere (MAB) Award (2005). She is a member of the Global Young Academy (GYA), the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS). She authored/co-authored over 200 research articles and edited 6 books through international publishers.

• Section-I: Soil Health and fertilityChapter 1: 1.    Biofertilizers: Catalysts for Enhancing Soil and Plant Health in Pursuit of Sustainable Agriculture.- Chapter 2: Biorecovery of Soil Health.- Chapter 3: 3.    Nitrogen-fixing Bradyrhizobium spp. as Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria to Improve Soil Quality and Plant Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses.- Chapter 4: Potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Ensuring Soil Fertility and Plant Health.- Chapter 5: Soil and Crop Health Promotion: Zinc and Lead Management by Biofertilization.- Section-II: Nutrient Management and Plant HealthChapter 6: Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria: A Role Towards Sustainability in the Agricultural Systems.- Chapter 7: Solubilization of Soil Insoluble Phosphate by Bacteria: Molecular Mechanism and Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Crop Plant.- Chapter 8: Nanobiofertilizers: The Futuristic Tools for Nutrient Management in Plants.- Chapter 9: Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and Sustainable Agriculture.- Chapter 10: Bioprospecting Endophytes for Plant Growth Promotion.- Chapter 11: Microbial Phytohormone Production as Signal for Plant Growth Promotion.- Chapter 12: Potentials of Plant Probiotic Bacteria for Improving Growth and Health of Crop Plants.- Section-III: Applications of Multifaceted Soil BacteriaChapter 13: Actinobacteria: Potential Natural Synthesizers of Bioactive Compounds having Multidimensional Activities.- Chapter 14: Soil Bacterial Consortia in Rhizobium-Legume Interactions.- Chapter 15: Harnessing Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria: A Dual Approach as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides for Field and Vegetable Crop Production.- Chapter 16: Selection and Application of Soil Bacterial Elite Strains as Biofertilizers for the Reclamation of Deteriorated Soil Health.- Chapter 17: Rhizospheric Soil Bacteria as Biostimulants for Phytostabilization and Reclamation of Mine Tailings.- Chapter 18: Colonization of the Rhizosphere by Bacillus Species: Triggering Resistance Induction in Plants.- Chapter 19: Root Colonization and Molecular Mechanism of Plant Growth Promotion by the Plant-Associated Bacteria.- Chapter 20:  Unlocking the interaction and mechanistic insights of plant probiotic bacteria for sustainable mitigation of soil salinity stress.- Chapter 21: Improving Plant Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses through Bacterial Volatile Compounds.