Exploitation of Microorganisms

Biological control of weeds with fungal plant pathogens. The use of Bacillus thuringiensis as an insecticide. Aspects of biocontrol of fungal plant pathogens. The use of microbial agents for the control of plant parasitic nematodes. Insect viruses as biocontrol agents. Cyanobacteria and Azolla. Mycorrhizal associations. Rhizobium inoculation of crop plants. The use of microorganisms in plant breeding. The mushroom industry. Exploitation of microorganisms in the processing of dairy products. Exploitation of microorganisms in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages. The exploitation of moulds in fermented foods. Exploitation of microorganisms in the developing countries of the tropics. Microorganisms and detoxification of industrial waste. Formulation of biological control agents. The commercial exploitation of microorganisms in agriculture. Index.