Download or read book Plant Surface Microbiology written by Ajit Varma and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-03-24 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the interactions between plants and microorganisms located on plant surfaces, exploring their possible biotechnological applications. Interactions of microbial communities with plants are illustrated by experimental studies of typical symbiosis. Topics include signaling within a symbiosis, molecular differences between symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms, and the role of microorganisms in the development of plants.