Advances in high-throughput sequencing, systems biology, and microbiome science reveal unprecedented opportunities to harness microbial diversity for crop productivity, soil health, nutrient management, and pest and disease control. These technologies are enabling researchers to move beyond the simple identification of useful microorganisms toward a mechanistic understanding of their functions, interactions, and uses in agricultural systems.Omics Bioprospecting of Beneficial Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture examines how genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, metagenomic, and integrated multi-omics approaches are accelerating the discovery and development of agricultural biologicals. Chapters cover plant-growth-promoting and nutrient-solubilizing bacteria, mycorrhizal and endophytic fungi, insect-associated microorganisms, bacteriophages, and plant-associated viruses, highlighting their roles in supporting plant health and ecosystem resilience.In addition to discovery pipelines, the book addresses emerging tools for community profiling, activity characterization, microbial engineering, and precision agriculture. Real-world applications and case studies demonstrate how these approaches are being translated into reduced reliance on chemical inputs and suited to specific crops and growing conditions.The volume concludes with discussions on biosafety, regulatory frameworks, commercialization challenges, climate resilience, and future directions for microbiome-based innovations. Bringing together perspectives from leading scholars across disciplines, it provides a comprehensive reference for scientists, agronomists, microbiologists, biotechnology professionals, and graduate students committed to strengthening food security.Profiles specific microbial agents and compounds - nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria, phosphate- and potassium-solubilizing strains, Trichoderma, and fungal secondary metabolites - behind biofertilizer and biopesticide applicationsTraces the identification of previously unclassified taxa and mechanisms of bacterial action through polyphasic taxonomy and community-level genetic surveysWeighs the ethical questions and practical hurdles - from strain stability to field-scale reliability - that shape whether lab findings become usable products, illustrated through documented case examples

Advances in high-throughput sequencing, systems biology, and microbiome science reveal unprecedented opportunities to harness microbial diversity for crop productivity, soil health, nutrient management, and pest and disease control. These technologies are enabling researchers to move beyond the simple identification of useful microorganisms toward a mechanistic understanding of their functions, interactions, and uses in agricultural systems.Omics Bioprospecting of Beneficial Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture examines how genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, metagenomic, and integrated multi-omics approaches are accelerating the discovery and development of agricultural biologicals. Chapters cover plant-growth-promoting and nutrient-solubilizing bacteria, mycorrhizal and endophytic fungi, insect-associated microorganisms, bacteriophages, and plant-associated viruses, highlighting their roles in supporting plant health and ecosystem resilience.In addition to discovery pipelines, the book addresses emerging tools for community profiling, activity characterization, microbial engineering, and precision agriculture. Real-world applications and case studies demonstrate how these approaches are being translated into reduced reliance on chemical inputs and suited to specific crops and growing conditions.The volume concludes with discussions on biosafety, regulatory frameworks, commercialization challenges, climate resilience, and future directions for microbiome-based innovations. Bringing together perspectives from leading scholars across disciplines, it provides a comprehensive reference for scientists, agronomists, microbiologists, biotechnology professionals, and graduate students committed to strengthening food security.Profiles specific microbial agents and compounds - nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria, phosphate- and potassium-solubilizing strains, Trichoderma, and fungal secondary metabolites - behind biofertilizer and biopesticide applicationsTraces the identification of previously unclassified taxa and mechanisms of bacterial action through polyphasic taxonomy and community-level genetic surveysWeighs the ethical questions and practical hurdles - from strain stability to field-scale reliability - that shape whether lab findings become usable products, illustrated through documented case examples