Agricultural microbiology is a crucial field that explores the interactions between microorganisms and plants in agricultural ecosystems. Focusing on the beneficial roles of microbes in soil fertility, nutrient cycling, and plant health, agricultural microbiologists contribute to sustainable farming practices. They study the intricate relationships between bacteria, fungi, and plants to enhance crop productivity and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs. Microbial inoculants and biofertilizers developed through agricultural microbiology play a key role in promoting plant growth and resilience. This field also addresses challenges such as plant diseases, emphasizing biocontrol strategies to minimize the need for chemical pesticides. Through innovative research, agricultural microbiology is instrumental in advancing environmentally friendly and economically viable solutions for modern agriculture.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy