Co-cultivation of piriformospora indica with azotobacter sp.

Abstract

The ever growing human population and depletion of resources have enforced progress in sustainable agriculture. Plant-rhizosphere microbe association has been known for some time now. To uphold sustainability, one would need to show better reliance upon the beneficial traits possessed by the root microbiome. To harness these traits, one would need to understand the process of recruitment and maintenance of microbiota as stable interactome. In this chapter, we highlight the process of recruitment and establishment of microbiota within rhizosphere. Further, we discuss the molecular basis of interspecies synergistic interaction where we have taken Piriformospora indica and Azotobacter chroococcum as model interacting partners. Lastly, we laid emphasis on the possibility of exploring the knowledge gained from such synergistic interaction to tailor the rhizosphere microbiome for better productivity and maintenance of agroecosystem. This chapter provides new insights into the broad principles of stable plant-microbe interactions which could be useful for sustaining agriculture and food security.