Developing microbe-plant interactions for applications in plant-growth promotion and disease control, production of useful compounds, remediation and carbon sequestration

Microb Biotechnol. 2009 Jul;2(4):428-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7915.2009.00109.x. Epub 2009 Apr 23.

Abstract

Interactions between plants and microbes are an integral part of our terrestrial ecosystem. Microbe-plant interactions are being applied in many areas. In this review, we present recent reports of applications in the areas of plant-growth promotion, biocontrol, bioactive compound and biomaterial production, remediation and carbon sequestration. Challenges, limitations and future outlook for each field are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / growth & development*
  • Bacteria / metabolism*
  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • Biological Products / metabolism
  • Biotechnology / methods*
  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Pest Control, Biological
  • Plant Development*
  • Plant Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Plants / immunology
  • Plants / metabolism
  • Plants / microbiology*
  • Symbiosis*

Substances

  • Biological Products