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Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Innovative Approaches and Strategies book cover

1st Edition

Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture Innovative Approaches and Strategies

Edited By Prakash Kumar Sarangi Copyright 2026
200 Pages
by Apple Academic Press

In an era where global challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and population growth are shaping the future of food production, the concept of sustainable agriculture has emerged as a powerful solution. Sustainable agriculture is not only about growing food but also about cultivating systems that respect ecological balance, preserve resources, and ensure social and economic well-being... Read more

Preface

1. Bioprospective Fungi: Their Role and Importance in Sustainable Agriculture

Kota Chakrapani, Bireswar Sinha, BijeetaThangjam, W. Tampakleima Chanu, Tusi Chakma, and Prakash Kumar Sarangi

 

2. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria: Innovations in Agricultural Sustainability

Priti Pal, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Om Prakash, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Anand Prakash, Brijesh Pandey, Rahul Gupta, and Prakash Kumar Sarangi

 

3. Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria: Role in Sustainable Agriculture

Priti Pal, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Maharudra Pratap Singh, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Anand Prakash, Brijesh Pandey, Rishi Kumar Singh, and Prakash Kumar Sarangi

 

3. Liquid Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture: Formulations and Technologies

Priti Pal, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Om Prakash, Anand Prakash, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Brijesh Pandey, and Akhilesh Kumar Singh

 

5. Processing of Agri-Food Wastes: Role in Sustainable Agriculture

Priti Pal, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Ashna Parveen, Anand Prakash, Brijesh Pandey, and Uttam Kumar Sahoo

 

6. Beneficial Microbes for Management of Insects: Role in Sustainable Agriculture

Priti Pal, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Ahmad Gazali, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Brijesh Pandey, and Anand Prakash

 

7. Harnessing Soil Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture: Role of Biofortification Strategies

Priti Pal, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Anand Prakash, and Brijesh Pandey

 

8. Utilization of Beneficial Microorganisms for Nematodes Management: Role in Sustainable Agriculture

Priti Pal, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Brijesh Pandey, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, and Anand Prakash

 

9. Microbial Pathogens on Insect Pests for Sustainable Agriculture

Prabh Narayan Meena, Devaramane Raghavendra, Licon Kumar Acharya, M. K. Khokhar, and Subhash Chander

Index

Biography

Prakash Kumar Sarangi, PhD, is a Scientist with specialization in microbiology at the Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India. His research focuses on bioprocess engineering, microbial bioconversion, biochemicals, biomaterials, and rural development. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and 40 book chapters. He is the editor of several books published by Springer, CRC Press, and I.K.  International Publishing House. He is a fellow of the Society for Applied Biotechnology and a life member of the Biotech Research Society of India; Society for Biotechnologists of India; Association of Microbiologists of India; Indian Science Congress Association; Forum of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists; and International Association of Academicians and Researchers. He has been a guest editor for the journals Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefinery; Chemical Engineering and Technology; and Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. Dr. Sarangi is an Editor of PLOS One and Associate Editor of several reputed journals, such as Critical Reviews in Biotechnology; Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefinery; and 3 Biotech. He received his PhD in Microbial Biotechnology from Ravenshaw University in India.

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