Phytobiome Engineering and Its Impact on Next-Generation Agriculture

Abstract

Phytobiomes exist in plant biome and consist of diverse microbial communities. In the recent past, a new field emphasizing on the characterization of the plant-associated microbiome, referred to as the phytobiome, is seen as a solution toward the green agriculture methods as these phytobiomes can be easily manipulated for the betterment of agricultural practices in a eco-friendly method of crop production. Microbiome engineering plays a fundamental role in plant’s requirements of nutrients and disease management, and it helps in maintaining the soil conditions for agricultural production. This chapter discusses about the influential role of microbiome on the plant and related environment. This chapter focuses on the role of quorum sensing and signaling and its application in the eco-friendly method of farming that is sustainable agriculture.