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Microbial Fertilizers

Innovations and Applications for Sustainable Agriculture

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Laurent Dufossé, Naveen Chandra Joshi, Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Ajay Kumar
  • Language: English

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Description

Microbial Fertilizers: Innovations and Applications for Sustainable Agriculture explores the latest developments, applications, challenges in the formulation and commercialization of novel microbial-based biofertilizers. Covering a wide array of topics, the book begins by covering the selection and diversity of microbial fertilizers. It goes on to explore the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of their plant-microbe interactions and how they can enhance nutrient availability and improve the environmental stress tolerance of plants. The book also explores cutting-edge omics approaches that facilitate comprehensive profiling of microbial communities and their roles in soil fertility and plant health as well as innovative technologies like the integration of synthetic biology and genetic engineering to tailor microbial strains for specific functions and the use of nanotechnology with microbial fertilizers for targeted nutrient delivery and controlled release systems. Additionally, the book addresses the commercialization and market trends of microbial fertilizers like the use of formulation technologies to improve microbial viability and stability in various product formats for better practical application. With a focus on overcoming the environmental challenges and leveraging opportunities for sustainable application, this book is an essential resource that provides insights into how microbial fertilizers can contribute to sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change.

Key features

  • Explores the latest developments and challenges in the formulation of novel microbial-based biofertilizers
  • Discusses the major hurdles facing during the commercialization of bio fertilizers
  • Offers an advanced perspective of the latest innovations of biofertilizers technology

Readership

Researchers, scientists, graduate students and postgraduate studying microbiology; applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology; industry professionals interested in microbial-based biofertilizer technologies; government agencies working for sustainable agriculture

Table of contents

1. Microbial Diversity and Selection of microbial fertilizer

2. Omics Approaches in Microbial Fertilizer Research

3. Molecular and Biochemical Mechanisms of Plant-Microbe Interactions

4. Innovative Formulation Technologies in Microbial Fertilizers Research

5. Synergistic Microbial Consortia and New Trends in Microbial Fertilizers

6. Microbial Fertilizers in Environmental Stress Tolerance

7. Role of Synthetic Biology and Genetic Engineering in microbial fertilizers

8. Precision Agriculture and Microbial Fertilizers

9. Microbial Fertilizers, their Commercialization and Market Trends

10. Environmental Impact and Microbial Fertilizers

11. Cyanobacteria as a Biofertilizers

12. Role of Endophytic Microbes in Biofertilization

13. Fungi as a Potential Biofertilizers in the Climate Change Era

14. Role of Nano Fertilizers in Nutrient Fortification and Soil Health

15. Microbial Fertilizers: Addressing Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities for Sustainable Farming

16. Soil Pollutant Reclamation and Management of Soil Health by Post Biofertilizer Application

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

LD

Laurent Dufossé

Prof. Laurent Dufossé is currently working as a Professor at the Reunion Island University, France. He obtained a Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Burgundy, Dijon (1993). He served as a Lecturer at the Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Quimper (1995–2006). He is involved in the field of Biotechnology of Food Ingredients for more than 30 years. His main research focused on the microbial production of pigments. This activity started 23 years ago and studies were and are mainly devoted to aryl carotenoids, such as isorenieratene, C50 carotenoids, anthraquinones, and azaphilones.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Reunion Island University, France

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Naveen Chandra Joshi

Naveen Chandra Joshi is currently an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, India. His research interests include plant nutrient signaling, plant stress biology, and plant genetic engineering. Dr. Joshi is an experienced researcher and worked in various world-renowned institutions, including CEA-LPCV, France, Rutgers University, USA, and the Agricultural Research Organisation, Israel. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading scientific journals and currently serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Plant Nutrition. Dr. Joshi has also been awarded several fellowships, including INRA, France, and ARO postdoctoral fellowships in 2011 and 2016, respectively. Dr. Joshi received his MSc in Biochemistry from GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in 2003 and a PhD in Life Sciences from prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2011.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Microbial Technology (AIMT), Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Sergio de los Santos Villalobos

Sergio de los Santos Villalobos is a full-time professor at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, where he conducts research in microbial ecology, plant–microorganism–soil interactions, microbial inoculant production, and agro‑ecosystem conservation using isotopic techniques. His work integrates ecological, physiological, biochemical, and genetic approaches, spanning research from in vitro studies to field-level applications. In addition to his research and publications contributions, he has organized and taught multiple workshops and has served as President of international scientific congresses, as well as a plenary speaker at various congresses and symposia. His scientific achievements have been recognized by the National System of Researchers (Level 2), a special mention in the 2013 AgroBio Award (national), and the 2014 Tecnos Award (international) for contributions to biotechnology. He is also a member of expert panels for several organizations dedicated to soil conservation and the development of microbial inoculants for sustainable agriculture. Currently, he serves as an Associate Editor for several high–impact journals. His research programs and outputs reflect the work of a strong collaborative team of students and colleagues committed to advancing scientific knowledge with national and global impact, as well as the comprehensive training of human resources.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Laboratorio de Biotecnología del Recurso Microbiano, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico

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Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar is currently an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. He previously served as a Visiting Scientist at the Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel (2018–2022), and completed his doctoral research at the Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, focusing on plant–microbe interactions. Dr. Kumar’s research expertise spans plant–microbe interactions, microbial biocontrol, postharvest fruit disease management, microbial endophytes of medicinal plants, and cyanobacteria–pesticide interactions. He is a prolific author in leading international journals and is also actively engaged in academic editing with major publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar currently serves as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and BMC Microbiology, a Guest Editor for Microorganisms and Plants (MDPI), and a Series Editor for Plant and Soil Microbiome (Elsevier).
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India