Bilal Ahmed – författare

Decoding Plant-Environment-Microbiome Interactions in Stress-Resilient Agriculture delivers both foundational understanding and forward-looking perspectives on the rapidly advancing field of phytomicrobiome research. Showcasing the unique advantages of microbial partnerships in stressed soils, the book explores how optimizing plant-microbiome interactions can transform crop productivity and sustainability.Focusing on the phytomicrobiome’s diverse components-including root-associated microbiota, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, endophytes, phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and actinomycetes-the volume reveals how these microbial networks enhance plant stress tolerance, rehabilitate degraded or contaminated soils, and sustain yields under adverse conditions.Harnessing these natural bioresources effectively requires an integrated understanding of the complex crosstalk between plants and their associated microbes, from molecular signaling to ecological mechanisms. Drawing on insights from internationally recognized scientists and leading academicians, this book consolidates cutting-edge research and emerging innovations, providing readers with the knowledge needed to advance stress-resilient and environmentally sustainable agriculture.Offers actionable insights and solutions that can be applied in real-world agricultural settingsBridges multiple disciplines, including microbiology, plant biology, soil science, and environmental scienceExplores cost-effective and sustainable solutions to stress-related soil complications

Decoding Plant-Environment-Microbiome Interactions in Stress-Resilient Agriculture delivers both foundational understanding and forward-looking perspectives on the rapidly advancing field of phytomicrobiome research. Showcasing the unique advantages of microbial partnerships in stressed soils, the book explores how optimizing plant-microbiome interactions can transform crop productivity and sustainability.Focusing on the phytomicrobiome's diverse components-including root-associated microbiota, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, endophytes, phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and actinomycetes-the volume reveals how these microbial networks enhance plant stress tolerance, rehabilitate degraded or contaminated soils, and sustain yields under adverse conditions.Harnessing these natural bioresources effectively requires an integrated understanding of the complex crosstalk between plants and their associated microbes, from molecular signaling to ecological mechanisms. Drawing on insights from internationally recognized scientists and leading academicians, this book consolidates cutting-edge research and emerging innovations, providing readers with the knowledge needed to advance stress-resilient and environmentally sustainable agriculture. - Offers actionable insights and solutions that can be applied in real-world agricultural settings- Bridges multiple disciplines, including microbiology, plant biology, soil science, and environmental science- Explores cost-effective and sustainable solutions to stress-related soil complications

This text discusses the application of microbe-based nanoparticles as an environmentally responsible solution to address persistent pollutants and hazardous substances. The multidisciplinary approach covers production methods for microbial nanoparticles, applications in wastewater treatment, petroleum contamination remediation and so forth.Nanoremediation represents a sustainable alternative to conventional remediation methods, supporting environmental sustainability through eco-friendly bioremediation strategies. The book reveals potent information on microbe-based nanoparticles and their multipurpose applications for environmental sustainability, it provides comprehensive and significant data on nanoremediation and tactics for restoration of polluted sites, and includes insights into microbial nanoparticles and their applications in promoting sustainable agroecosystems. It also explores application of microbe-based nanoparticles and discusses innovative applications in pollutant remediation, environmental restoration, and promoting sustainability.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental engineering, nanotechnology, remediation, and nanobiotechnology.

Black magic is a negative knowledge known by names like Jantar Mantra, Jaadu Toona, etc. The reality of black magic has been recognized in every nation and region of the world, and it exists in many forms in many countries. In fact, from the first day, man found himself surrounded by fear and danger, so for his safety and rescue, he took various measures. Adopted communal life, resorted to four walls and a house. Man discovered multiple remedies to eliminate physical, spiritual, and psychological diseases. To be protected from ruthless, rebellious, and mysterious creatures, witchcraft and Jantar mantras were also invented. He wanted to mold the times and conditions according to his ideas and wishes. He was looking for a quick and easy way to succeed and, therefore, started wasting his wealth in the cycle of so-called witchcraft. "The Horrors of Black Magic" is the story of a young man who wants to become rich overnight but, in this desire, gets caught in the clutches of an evil man who wants to use him for his nefarious purposes. In case of refusal, he becomes a murderer, goes to the gallows, and then somehow escapes the execution, loses his parents, and stumbles upon the scourge of time, which leads to a long series of sufferings in his life which takes the reader as well to another world.

Nanotechnology has shown great potential to alleviate increasing pressure to meet food needs for our increasing human population, Novel agricultural innovations are required to enhance the health of edible crops and per unit area yield without impacting the associated environment in a negative way. Recent advancements in nanotechnology-based agricultural solutions have proven to help overcome the problems in agriculture that are associated with run-off of essential fertilizers from agricultural soils, low nutrient accumulation by crops, as well as to control insects, pests, and seasonal biotic factors, treatment of wastewater used for irrigation, plant uptake of xenobiotics (heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, drugs, and so on) that may be present in contaminated soils. Additionally, the consumption of such food crops may result in malnourishment and plant-mediated transfer of toxic substances among humans especially in underprivileged and rural populations.  Agents to stimulate plant growth include various types of nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, metal, and metal-oxide nanoparticles. Applications of particular nutrients or elements in crop plants can be shown to aid human nourishment (either by directly inducing its uptake or indirectly through enhancing the intracellular levels of other associated elements that ultimately boost the synthesis of the desired nutrient in plants). It is also important to consider the competence and fate of nanomaterials in soil ecosystems. The entry route of nanomaterials into the environment includes both natural and anthropogenic sources. In order to achieve sustainable and safe use of nanotechnological products in agriculture, similar environmental conditions must be simulated on lab scale with the careful selection of organisms related to agriculture. Thus, emphasis should be placed on the judicial use of nano-enabled products without compromising the sustainability of the environment and human health. This comprehensive book highlights recent field research as well as contributions from academicians in the lab. This book addresses the major aspects related to nanotechnology, biofortification of crops, and human and environmental health.

Nanotechnology has shown great potential to alleviate increasing pressure to meet food needs for our increasing human population, Novel agricultural innovations are required to enhance the health of edible crops and per unit area yield without impacting the associated environment in a negative way. Recent advancements in nanotechnology-based agricultural solutions have proven to help overcome the problems in agriculture that are associated with run-off of essential fertilizers from agricultural soils, low nutrient accumulation by crops, as well as to control insects, pests, and seasonal biotic factors, treatment of wastewater used for irrigation, plant uptake of xenobiotics (heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, drugs, and so on) that may be present in contaminated soils. Additionally, the consumption of such food crops may result in malnourishment and plant-mediated transfer of toxic substances among humans especially in underprivileged and rural populations.  

Agents to stimulate plant growth include various types of nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, metal, and metal-oxide nanoparticles. Applications of particular nutrients or elements in crop plants can be shown to aid human nourishment (either by directly inducing its uptake or indirectly through enhancing the intracellular levels of other associated elements that ultimately boost the synthesis of the desired nutrient in plants). 

It is also important to consider the competence and fate of nanomaterials in soil ecosystems. The entry route of nanomaterials into the environment includes both natural and anthropogenic sources. In order to achieve sustainable and safe use of nanotechnological products in agriculture, similar environmental conditions must be simulated on lab scale with the careful selection of organisms related to agriculture. Thus, emphasis should be placed on the judicial use of nano-enabled products without compromising the sustainability of the environment and human health. 

This comprehensive book highlights recent field research as well as contributions from academicians in the lab. This book addresses the major aspects related to nanotechnology, biofortification of crops, and human and environmental health.