Microbial Biostimulants for Plant Growth and Abiotic Stress Amelioration

Edited by:   Puneet Singh Chauhan (CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute Lucknow Uttar Pradesh India), Nikita Bisht (Microbial Technologies Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India), Renuka Agarwal (Microbial Technologies Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, India.)
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
Weight:   450g
ISBN:   9780443133183
ISBN 10:   0443133182
Series:   Biostimulants and Protective Biochemical Agents
Pages:   506
Publication Date:   20 June 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Dr. Puneet Singh Chauhan is Principal Scientist & Head at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Dr. Chauhan did his MSc from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India (June 2000) in Biochemistry and has received his Ph.D. from National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR), Lucknow, India and and awarded from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India (2009), thesis entitled?Physiological and molecular characterization of rhizosphere competent plant growth promoting?Pantoea agglomerans?NBRI-SRM. Dr. Chauhan is the recipients of several national and International awards. He is the recipient of ‘Postdoctoral Research fellowship from Brain Korea 21 project, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea (Awarded in July 2009). He is also the recipient of Innovative Young Scientist Award?from Asian PGPR society for sustainable agriculture, Hyderabad, India for contributions in the field of Agricultural Microbiology at National Workshop on “Advances in PGPR Research"" organized by Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on October 7-8, 2014. Dr. Chauhan has worked extensively on Agricultural Microbiology, Stress Biology and Soil and Microbial Ecology. He has published several research and review paper(s) in the Journal of international repute and has edited books with renowned international publishers. Dr. Nikita Bisht is a postdoctoral researcher at the Microbial Technologies Division of CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India. She holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology from GBPUAT, Pantnagar, India, and has received her Ph.D. from CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow, India and AcSIR, Ghaziabad, India. Dr. Bisht has a remarkable academic journey that extends to achieving excellence in national-level examinations/fellowships including CSIR-JRF-NET, ASRB-NET, and ICMR. Her expertise lies in the area of plant-microbe interactions and nutrient deficiency where her contributions have significantly advanced our understanding of the intricate molecular mechanisms governing these interactions. She has published research articles in peer reviewed journals and authored various book chapters. Dr. Bisht is a lifetime member of the Association of Microbiologists of India. Her dedicated pursuits continue to shape the field of microbiology and plant sciences, enriching our knowledge and fostering advancements for a sustainable future. Dr. Renuka Agarwal?is working for her postdoctoral research at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India. She was awarded a Ph.D. at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali.?She did her post-graduation from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore in Biotechnology. Her areas of specialization include?microbial ecology, soil metagenomics?and plant microbe interactions. She has published research articles in peer reviewed journals and also qualified national level exams to?pursue?her research career."