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    A Monograph of Paris (Melanthiaceae) : Morphology, Biology, Systematics and Taxonomy (2021)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant genetics. ; Plant ecology. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Genetics. ; Plant Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Chapter 1. Taxonomic History -- Chapter 2. Morphology -- Chapter 3. Biology -- Chapter 4. Economic Importance -- Chapter 5. Phylogeny, classification, and biogeography -- Chapter 6. Taxonomic revision -- Chapter 7. Conservation status.
    Abstract: This book provides essential information on the morphology, biology, phytochemistry, pharmaceutical prospects, evolution, phylogeny, biogeography, and taxonomy of Paris (Melanthiaceae), a morphologically distinctive plant genus with great economic importance. Since the establishment of this genus, 70 species and 24 subspecific taxa have been described, resulting in considerable confusion in species delimitation. In this book, the taxonomy of all described taxa is carefully revised. Based on multi-disciplinary evidences, a revised classification system of Paris containing five sections is outlined. Every species is provided with a concise but diagnostic description, a color illustration, photographs that highlight distinguishing characters, examined specimens and distribution range. The interspecific relationships are clarified with an identification key. This monograph offers taxonomists, evolutionary biologists, ecologists, horticulturalists, phytochemists, and practitioners a thorough and up-to-date overview about this interesting plant group. It is equally valuable for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and professionals engaged in related fields.
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    Pages: XIII, 203 p. 134 illus., 110 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811579035
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7903-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7903-5
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    Climate Change, Photosynthesis and Advanced Biofuels : The Role of Biotechnology in the Production of Value-added Plant Bio-products (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Cytology. ; Environment. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Cell Biology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- PART I: Photosynthesis and Biomass Production under Changing World -- Chapter 2. Climate Change: Challenges to Reduce Global Warming and Role of Biofuels -- Chapter 3. The multifaceted connections between photosynthesis and mitochondrial metabolism -- Chapter 4. Regulation of assimilatory processes and distribution of energy for improved productivity -- Chapter 5. Strategies to enhance photosynthesis for the improvement of crop yields -- Chapter 6. Photosynthetic Acclimation and Adaptation to Cold Ecosystems -- Chapter 7. What is the limiting factor? – The key question for grain yield of maize as a renewable resource under salt stress -- PART II: Microalgae and engineered crops for production of biofuels and high-value products -- Chapter 8. Bio-production from microalgal resources -- Chapter 9. Hydrogen photoproduction in green algae: novel insights and future perspectives -- Chapter 10. Synthetic Biofuels and Green-House Gas Mitigation -- Chapter 11. Synthetic biology and future production of biofuels and high-value products -- PART III: Genetic resources and engineering methods to improve crop plants -- Chapter 12. Kinetics, genetics and heterosis -- Chapter 13. Genome information resources to improve plant biomass productivity -- Chapter 14. RNA interference: formproving traits and disease management in plants -- Chapter 15. Current transformation methods for genome editing applications in energy crop sugarcane -- Chapter 16. Development of transgenic sugarcane for insect resistance -- Chapter 17. Rapid Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of tobacco cotyledons using toothpicks Yuan-Yeu Yau, Mona Easterling and Lindsey Brennan -- Chapter 18. Genetic improvement of Jatropha curcas through conventional and biotechnological tools -- Chapter 19. Plant cell manipulation technology for bio-refinery. .
    Abstract: The use of fossil fuels results in rising CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, causing global temperature rise and climate change that will negatively impact human health, the food supply, and eventually worsen hunger and misery. Presently, fossil fuels meet 88% of the energy demand, resulting in rising CO2/GHG emissions at alarming rates. The increased use of biofuels would help to mitigate climate change. Efficiently designing methods for the production of biofuels and plant-derived high-value products requires a deeper understanding of photosynthetic processes as a prerequisite for applying novel biotechnologies. Accordingly, this book provides ample information and a wealth of illustrative examples. The book’s eighteen richly illustrated chapters are divided into three thematic parts. I: Photosynthesis and Biomass Production under Changing Conditions, II: Microalgae and Engineered Crops for Production of Biofuels and High-value Products, and III: Genetic Resources and Engineering Methods to Improve Crop Plants. Readers will find the latest information on the molecular basis of photosynthetic processes in plants (including the regulatory principles that allow plants to maintain homeostasis under changing conditions), stress resistance and synthetic pathways. In addition, the basic principles of important biotechnologies, as well as examples of specially designed crops capable of growing under stress conditions with improved productivity, are presented. The book sets the course for future research in the field of biofuel development and production and provides both general and specific information for students, teachers, academic researchers, industrial teams, and general readers who are interested in new developments concerning the production of biofuels with value-added properties.
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    Pages: XXVII, 490 p. 142 illus., 99 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811552281
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5228-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5228-1
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    Reproductive Ecology of Flowering Plants: Patterns and Processes (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plants Development. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Development. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Reproductive Ecology of Flowering Plants: An Introduction -- Chapter 2: Climate Change and Vegetation Phenology -- Chapter 3: The Pistil: Structure in Relation to its Function -- Chapter 4: Pollen-Pistil Interaction and Fertilization -- Chapter 5: Olfactory Cues as Functional Traits in Plant Reproduction -- Chapter 6: A Snapshot of Evolutionary History of Floral Nectaries across Angiosperm Lineages -- Chapter 7: Floral Symmetry – What it is, How it Forms, and Why it Varies -- Chapter 8: Resource Allocation in Flowering Plants: Concept and Implications -- Chapter 9: Dynamics of Eco-evolutionary Forces in Shaping Dioecy -- Chapter 10: Secondary Pollen Presentation in Flowering Plants -- Chapter 11: Outbreeding in Angiosperms: Floral Architecture and Sexuality -- Chapter 12: Sexual Selection in Angiosperms: Paradox Re-visited -- Chapter 13: Role of Apomixis in Perpetuation of Flowering Plants: Ecological Perspective -- Chapter 14: Biotic Seed Dispersal Mechanisms Of Tropical Rain Forests – Bats, Fishes And Migratory Birds -- Chapter 15: (Trans)gene Flow: Mechanisms, Biosafety Concerns and Mitigation for Containment -- Chapter 16: ‘Global Pollinator Crisis’ and its Impact on Crop Productivity and Sustenance of Plant Diversity.
    Abstract: Sexual reproduction is the predominant mode of perpetuation for flowering plant species. Investigating the reproductive strategies of plants has grown to become a vast area of research and, in crop plants, covers events from flowering to fruit and seed development; in wild species, it extends up to seed dispersal and seedling recruitment. Thus, reproduction determines the extent of yield in crop plants and, in wild plants, also determines the efficacy of recruiting new adults to the population, making this field important both from fundamental and applied plant biology perspectives. Moreover, in light of the growing concerns regarding food and nutritional security for the growing population and preserving biological diversity, reproductive biology of flowering plants has acquired special significance. Extensive studies on various facets of reproduction are being carried out around the world. However, these studies are scattered across research journals and reviews from diverse areas of biology. The present volume covers the whole spectrum of reproductive ecology, from phenology and floral biology, to sexuality and pollination biology/ecology including floral rewards, breeding systems, apomixis and seed dispersal. In turn, transgene flow, its biosafety and mitigation approaches, and the ‘global pollinator crisis’, which has become a major international concern in light of the urgent need to sustain crop yield and biodiversity, are discussed in detail. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for students, teachers and researchers of botany, zoology, ecology, agriculture and forestry, as well as conservation biologists.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 413 p. 38 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811542107
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4210-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4210-7
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    Biotechnological Advances in Bamboo : The “Green Gold” on the Earth (2021)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant cells and tissues. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bamboo: origin, habitat, distributions and global prospective -- Molecular markers in bamboos: understanding reproductive biology, genetic structure, interspecies diversity and clonal fidelity for conservation and breeding -- Standard protocols for in vitro propagation of bamboo with emphasis on axillary shoot proliferation -- Somatic embryogenesis in bamboos: advances and prospects -- Initiation and establishment of cell suspension culture in bamboo -- Micro-morpho-anatomical alterations in micropropagated plants of endrocalamus strictus -- Micropropagation of bamboos and clonal fidelity assessment using molecular markers -- Standardization of laboratory to land transfer strategies of micropropagated plantlets of bamboo -- Management of bamboo genetic resources and clonal production systems -- Polymorphism and phylogenetic relationships in bamboo -- Transgenics approaches in Bamboo -- Advances in Conservation of Bamboo Genetic Resources through Whole Seeds Cryopreservation -- Application of Biotechnological Tool in Bamboo Improvement -- Ethnobamboology: traditional uses of bamboos and opportunities to exploit genomic resources for better exploitation -- Bamboo flowering in South America: what the past tells about the future -- Molecular Markers in Bamboo Genotyping: Prospects for Conservation and Breeding -- Application of bamboo in the food and pharmaceutical industry -- Functional pasta: a comparative study of the use of bamboo shoot fiber and white fibers -- Bamboo fiber as a substitute for fat and/or sugar in cookies -- Practical application of bamboo as a building material: trends and challenges.
    Abstract: “Green gold” or “Poor Man’s Timber” are commonly used terms for bamboo that is a valuable and renewable resource of the world, and has always been an elemental part of human beings in terms of social and economic value. Bamboo is considered a multipurpose plant and has a prolonged history as an adaptable and extensively used renewable resource in conventional and commercial applications. Therefore, the annual demands for bamboos have already out-crossed the annual yields across the world. And the current scenario has forced scientists to pay more attention to the utilization of biotechnological tools for better understanding and improving bamboos. The book provides an overview of the different biotechnological approaches to advance bamboo research and better utilization of bamboo resources for human beings. Various applications of biological techniques in relation to bamboo have been discussed in details, for example, plant tissue culture techniques, somatic embryogenesis, germplasm conservation techniques, use of the molecular markers, transcriptomics, polymorphism, and phylogenetic relations in bamboo. It also addresses the novel industrial applications of bamboo in structural, food, and pharmaceuticals along with traditional uses. The aggregated information in this book demonstrates the way for the improved and sustainable practice of bamboos to fulfill the future needs of the world. This book is intended for use in both the industry and academia.
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    Pages: XV, 481 p. 82 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811613104
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1310-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-1310-4
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    Plant Metal and Metalloid Transporters (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Plant Metal and Metalloid Transport -- Chapter 2. Heavy Metals: Transport in Plants and their Physiological and Toxicological Effects -- Chapter 3. The Role of ABC Transporter in Metal Tranasport in Plants -- Chapter 4. Cadmium, A Non-Essential Heavy Metal: Uptake, Translocation, Signaling, Detoxification, and Impact on Amino Acid Metabolism -- Chapter 5. Natural Resistance Associated Macrophage Proteins (NRAMP): Functional Significant of Metal Transport in Plants -- Chapter 6. Role of Heavy Metal Atpases in Transport of Cadmium and Zinc in Plants -- Chapter 7. The Versatile Role of Plant Aquaglyceroporins in Metalloid Transport -- Chapter 8. The Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion (MATE) Family in Plants and Their Significance in Metal Transport -- Chapter 9. Molecular Mechanism of Aluminium Tolerance in Plants: An Overview -- Chapter 10. Functional, Structural, and Transport Aspects of ZIP in Plant -- Chapter 11. The Function of HAK as K+ Transporter and AKT as Inward Rectifying Agent in The K+ Channel -- Chapter 12. The Mechanism of Silicon Transport in Plants -- Chapter 13. The Copper Transport Mechanism in Plants -- Chapter 14. Plant Metal Tolerance Proteins: Insight Into their Roles in Metal Transport and Homeostasis for Future Biotechnological Applications -- Chapter 15. Co-Transport Mechanism in Plants for Metals and Metalloids -- Chapter 16. Metal Nanoparticles Implication, Transport, and Detection in Plants -- Chapter 17. Transcription Factors and Metal Stress Signalling in Plants -- Chapter 18. Heavy Metal Transporters, Phytoremediation Potential and Biofortification -- Chapter 19. Phytoremediation and Biofortification: Contrasting Yet Similar Approaches of Manipulating Plant Metal(Loid) Homeostasis for Societal Benefit.
    Abstract: This edited book stands as a one place knowledge hub for plant metal(loid) transporters. The book comprehensively covers holistic aspect of metal(loid) transporters involved in uptake and translocation of essential as well as toxic metal(loid)s. Essential and beneficial metal(loid)s are required in every biological process for normal plant growth and development, however in excess they are toxic. There are toxic metal(loid)s also whose accumulation in plants interferes with normal cellular functioning and hampers growth of plants. Hence, metal(loid) uptake and accumulation in plants is a highly regulated phenomenon involving the role of several transporters, enzymes, metabolites, transcription factors and post translational modifications. The book contains chapters from the experts and the contents of the book are presented in simple language and represented through beautiful and scientifically informative figures and tables. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, doctoral and graduate students working in the area of plant physiology, environmental biotechnology, plant biotechnology metal(loid) stress, phytoremediation and crop biofortification.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 454 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811961038
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6103-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-6103-8
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    Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family : Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Biochemistry. ; Plant Science. ; Chemical Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An overview of medicinal plants of the Asteraceae family and their impact on human health -- Chapter 2. Artemisia annua L.: Traditional uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological activities -- Chapter 3. Artemisia indica Wild.: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacological attributes and safety profile -- Chapter 4. Arnica montana L.: Traditional uses, bioactive chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 5. Aster tataricus L.f.: Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 6.Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacological attributes and safety profile -- Chapter 7. Carthamus tinctorius L.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 8.Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.: A Medicinal Plant with Diverse Traditional Uses, Bioactive Constituents, and Pharmacological Activities -- Chapter 9.Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S.Moore: Traditional uses, chemical constituents and biological activities -- Chapter 10. Dolomiaea costus (Falc.) Kasana & A. K. Pandey: Ethnomedicinal uses, bioactive chemical constituents and Pharmacological activities -- Chapter 11.Eclipta prostata (L.) L.: Traditional use, phytochemistry and pharmacology -- Chapter 12. Helianthus annuus L.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 13. Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities.
    Abstract: This book highlights 12 major plants in the Asteraceae family from the aspects of traditional uses as food and medicine, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities. Asteraceae is one of the largest family of flowering plants comprising over 1,600 plant genera and 32,000 plant species. Plants belonging to this family have a long history of being used as medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases. Many of them are also used in the preparation of foods, beverages, and also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In addition, plants such as Artemisia annua have played an important role in the discovery of novel drugs. The book summarizes the traditional uses of the plants in the family Asteraceae and their scientific validation, which helps readers understand their relation and impact on human health. It also explains the Phytochemistry of the species and presents the pharmacological activities and mechanisms in detail. Understanding current scientific knowledge will help in the commercialization of products based on these plants and also helps to find the research gaps that should be fulfilled in the future for their optimal use. It also helps in increasing the awareness of the plant species related to conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization. This edited volume comprises chapters contributed by experts from around the world. .
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    Pages: IX, 230 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811960802
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6080-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-6080-2
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    Plant Ecophysiology and Adaptation under Climate Change: Mechanisms and Perspectives I : General Consequences and Plant Responses (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Climatology. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental management. ; Plant Physiology. ; Climate Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Climate change influences the interactive effects of the simultaneous impact of abiotic and biotic stresses on plants -- 2. Loss of Agro Bio-Diversity and Productivity Due To Climate Change in Continent Asia: A Review -- 3. Stress Implications and Crop Productivity -- 4. Impact of Climate Change on Postharvest Physiology of Edible Plant Products -- 5. Plant adaption and tolerance to environmental stresses: mechanisms and perspective -- 6. Crop growth responses towards elevated atmospheric CO2 environment -- 7. Coping with saline environment: learning from halophytes -- 8. Ecophysiology and responses of plants under drought -- 9. Strategies for drought tolerance in xerophytes -- 10. Ecophysiology and response of plants under high temperature stress -- 11. Adaptation and tolerance of wheat to heat stress -- 12. High-temperature tolerance of flowers -- 13. Assessing the effects of high night temperature on rice photosynthetic parameters: involvement of cellular membrane damage and ethylene response -- 14. Ecophysiological Responses of Plants under Metals/ Metalloids Toxicity -- 15. Ecophysiology of plants under cadmium toxicity: Photosynthetic and physiological responses -- 16. Ecophysiology and stress responses of aquatic macrophytes under metals/metalloids toxicity -- 17. Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Responses of the plants against enhanced Ultraviolet B and Heavy Metal stress -- 18. Impact of UV radiation on photosynthetic apparatus: Adaptive and damaging mechanisms -- 19. UV-B and UV-B/white light induced inhibition of thylakoid electron transfer reactions studied by fluorescence induction and fluorescence decay: damage to donor and acceptor side components of PSII -- 20. Climate Change and Plant Abiotic Stress: Responses, Sensing and Signaling -- 21. Plant signaling under adverse environment -- 22. Plant-based Biostumulants and Plant Stress Responses -- 23. Transcription factors and plant abiotic stress responses -- 24. Ecophysiological Adaptation of Soybeans to Latitudes through Photoperiodic and Growth Habit Genes -- 25. Arsenic accumulation, compartmentation and complexation in Arthrocnemum indicum -- 26. Plant-Microbe Interactions under Adverse Environment -- 27. Breeding Plants for Future Climates -- 28. Adaptive physiological responses of plants under abiotic stresses: role of phytohormones -- 29. Biochemical and Molecular mechanism of Abiotic stress Tolerance in plants. .
    Abstract: This book presents the state-of-the-art in plant ecophysiology. With a particular focus on adaptation to a changing environment, it discusses ecophysiology and adaptive mechanisms of plants under climate change. Over the centuries, the incidence of various abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, extreme temperatures, atmospheric pollution, metal toxicity due to climate change have regularly affected plants and, and some estimates suggest that environmental stresses may reduce the crop yield by up to 70%. This in turn adversely affects the food security. As sessile organisms, plants are frequently exposed to various environmental adversities. As such, both plant physiology and plant ecophysiology begin with the study of responses to the environment. Provides essential insights, this book can be used for courses such as Plant Physiology, Environmental Science, Crop Production and Agricultural Botany. Volume 1 provides up-to-date information on the impact of climate change on plants, the general consequences and plant responses to various environmental stresses.
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    Pages: XXI, 859 p. 87 illus., 54 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811521560
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2156-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2156-0
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    Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment : Impacts and Remediation (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment: An Overview -- Chapter 2. Agrochemicals- Provenance, Environmental Fate and Remediation Measures -- Chapter 3. Impact of Agrochemicals on Soil Microbiota -- Chapter 4. Agriculture Pollution in Kerala, India with Special Reference to Endosulphan -- Chapter 5. An Intergenerational Community-Based Approach to Safe Farming and Environmental Health -- Chapter 6. Guidance on Pesticides Handling in Farming -- Chapter 7. Impact of Pesticides, Herbicides and Insecticides on the Ecosystem -- Chapter 8. Pesticides and its Effects on Plants: A Case Study of Deltamethrin -- Chapter 9. The Use of Glyphosate in Regions of Argentina and Colombia and its Socio-environmental Impacts -- Chapter 10. Impact of Insecticides on Soil and Environment and their Management Strategies -- Chapter 11. Role of Insect Pest Management in Agriculture Conservation -- Chapter 12. Mobility of Trace Elements in Agricultural Soils- Chapter 13. The effects of nutrient enrichment on nutrient-poor ecosystems: Insights from the study of serpentine soil plant relations -- Chapter 14. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation - A Source of Contamination and Impact on Agriculture Productivity -- Chapter 15. Plastics in the Soil Environment: An Overview -- Chapter 16. Lead and cadmium contamination in the soil environment: Impacts on plant growth and human health -- Chapter 17. Heavy metals contamination on farmlands in the crude oil exploration area -- Chapter 18. Effect of Trace Elements in Soils and Its Management -- Chapter 19. Remediation of Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment -- Chapter 20. Alleviation in the Toxicity of Heavy Metals on Agricultural Crops by Metal Resistant Bacteria -- Chapter 21. Bioremediation Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of Atrazine in the Environment: Recent Advances and Prospects. Chapter 22. Aspergillus Mediated Bioremediation of Agrochemicals- Current Progress and Future Perspectives -- Chapter 23. Implications of Phytohormones as Agro-chemicals under Dynamic Environmental Conditions -- Chapter 24. Role of Genetically Modified Bacteria for Alleviating of Agrochemical Impact on the Environment -- Chapter 25. ‘Omics Perspective’ - Molecular Blue-print for Agrochemical Remediation -- Chapter 26. Impact and Remediation of Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment: Conclusions and Future Perspectives.
    Abstract: This volume ‘Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment: Impacts and Remediation’ is a comprehensive collection of important literature on agrochemical contamination. The main focus of this book is to point out undesirable changes in biological, physical and chemical characteristics of agricultural soils and its impacts on global agricultural crop productivity. Soil is one of the important resources of basic needs for our sustenance but due to various anthropogenic activities like urbanization and industrialization, the soil is losing its basic quality characteristics. Soil microorganisms, water holding capacity, minerals, salts and nutrients are under the direct threat due to agrochemicals therefore, agricultural sector is facing a serious challenge. Lack of proper knowledge and luxurious applications of agrochemicals resulting into degradation and deterioration of soil quality, loss of soil and crop productivity and threatening the food security. Therefore, it is imperative to develop indices, indicators and soil parameters for the monitoring and impact assessment of agricultural contaminants. Further, biotic and abiotic stresses and their tolerance mechanisms in plants in relation to the soil contaminants such as toxic pollutants, heavy metals, inorganic and organic matters, variety of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, agricultural runoffs and solid wastes, and chemical fertilizers are also highlighted in this volume. This book also discusses causes of reduced agriculture productivity and suggests sustainable measures such as plant-based technologies, bioremediation and nanotechnology, that can be used to overcome the crop losses. The book is interest to research students, teachers, agricultural scientists, agronomists, environmentalists as well as policy makers.
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    Pages: XXVI, 612 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811693106
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9310-6
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    Plant Stress Biology : Strategies and Trends (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plants Development. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Development. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Abiotic Stress in Plants: An Overview -- Chapter 2. Silicon: A Plant Nutritional ‘Non-Entity’ for Mitigating Abiotic Stresses -- Chapter 3. Plant Morphological, Physiological Traits Associated with Adaptation Against Heat Stress in Wheat and Maize -- Chapter 4.Breeding and Molecular Approaches for Evolving Drought Tolerant Soybeans -- Chapter 5. Plant Roots and Mineral Nutrition: An Overview of Molecular Basis of Uptake and Regulation, and Strategies to Improve Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) -- Chapter 6. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria: Mechanisms and Alleviation of Cold Stress in Plants -- Chapter 7. Microbe-mediated mitigation of abiotic stress in plants -- Chapter 8. Orchestration of microRNAs and transcription factors in regulation of plant abiotic stress response -- Chapter 9. Phytohormones:A Promising Alternative in Boosting Salinity Stress Tolerance in Plants -- Chapter 10. Microbe-Mediated Biotic Stress Signaling and Resistance Mechanisms in Plants -- Chapter 11. Role of Wrkytranscription Factor Super Family in Plant Disease Management -- Chapter 12. Unraveling the Molecular Mechanism of Magnaporthe Oryzae Induced Signaling Cascade in Rice -- Chapter 13. The Role of Endophytic Insect-Pathogenic Fungi in Biotic Stress Management -- Chapter 14. Biological Overview and Adaptability Strategies of Tamarix Plants, T. articulata and T. gallica to Abiotic Stress -- Chapter 15. Plant Synthetic Biology: A Paradigm Shift Targeting Stress Mitigation, Reduction of Ecological Footprints and Sustainable Transformation in Agriculture -- Chapter 16. Role of Calcium Signalling During Plant-Herbivore Interaction. .
    Abstract: Plants growing in the natural environment battle with a variety of biotic (pathogens infection) and abiotic (salinity, drought, heat and cold stresses etc.) stresses. These physiological stresses drastically affect plant growth and productivity under field conditions. These challenges are likely to grow as a consequences of global climate change and pose a threat to the food security. Therefore, acquaintance with underlying signalling pathways, physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms in plants and the role of beneficial soil microorganisms in plant’s stress tolerance are pivotal for sustainable crop production. This volume written by the experts in the stress physiology and covers latest research on plant’s tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. It elaborates on the potential of plant-microbe interactions to avoid the damage caused by these stresses. With comprehensive information on theoretical, technical and experimental aspects of plant stress biology, this extensive volume is a valuable resource for researchers, academician and students in the broad field of plant stress biology, physiology, microbiology, environmental and agricultural science.
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    Pages: XVI, 510 p. 45 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811593802
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9380-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-9380-2
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    Approaches to the Remediation of Inorganic Pollutants (2021)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Symbiosis. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Symbiosis. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ion homeostasis and its role in salt remediation by halophytes -- Chapter 2. Role of Transporters in Accumulating Salt Ions by Halophytes -- Chapter 3. Dual Role of Nitrogen: Essential Plant Mineral Element and Source of Inorganic Pollution -- Chapter 4. Synthesis and regulation of secondary metabolites in plants in conferring tolerance to toxic metals and inorganic pollutants -- Chapter 5. Bicarbonate toxicity and elevated pH in plants: Metabolism, regulation and tolerance -- Chapter 6. Antioxidant defense systems and remediation of metal toxicity in plants -- Chapter 7. Current Research on the Role of Plant Primary and Secondary Metabolites in Response to Cadmium Stress -- Chapter 8. The current scenario and prospects of immobilization remediation technique for the management of heavy metals contaminated soils -- Chapter 9. Inhibition of donor and acceptor side of Photosystem II by cadmium ions -- Chapter 10. Physiological and Molecular Mechanism of Metalloid Tolerance in Plants -- Chapter 11. Heavy metals-induced morphophysiological and biochemical changes in Mentha piperita L. -- Chapter 12. Heavy Metals-induced Physiological and Biochemical changes in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L.) -- Chapter 13. Copper-induced responses in different plant species -- Chapter 14. Concept and types of phytoremediation -- Chapter 15. Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Using the Symbiosis Between Leguminous Plants and Genetically Engineered Rhizobia -- Chapter 16. Metallothionein- and Phytochelatin-assisted mechanism of heavy metal detoxification in microalgae -- Chapter 17. Efficacy of Duckweeds for phytoremediation: Morpho-physiological and biochemical alterations -- Chapter 18. Metals Phytoextraction by Brassica species -- Chapter 19. Molecular Basis of Plant-Microbes Interaction in Remediating Metals and Inorganic Pollutants.
    Abstract: In this comprehensive book, plant biologists and environmental scientists present the latest information on different approaches to the remediation of inorganic pollutants. Highlighting remediation techniques for a broad range of pollutants, the book offers a timely compilation to help readers understand injury and tolerance mechanisms, and the subsequent improvements that can be achieved by plant-based remediation. Gathering contributions by respected experts in the field, the book represents a valuable asset for students and researchers, particularly plant physiologists, environmental scientists, biotechnologists, botanists, soil chemists and agronomists. .
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    Pages: XIX, 403 p. 34 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811562211
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6221-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6221-1
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    Novel Plant Imaging and Analysis : Water, Elements and Gas, Utilizing Radiation and Radioisotopes (2021)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Biophysics. ; Radiology. ; Nuclear chemistry. ; Spectrum analysis. ; Materials science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Biophysics. ; Radiology. ; Nuclear Chemistry. ; Spectroscopy. ; Materials Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Part 1. Water in a Plant -- Chapter 2. Introduction -- Chapter 3 Water Specific Imaging -- Chapter 4. Real-Time Water Movement in a Plant -- Part 2. Elements in a Plant -- Chapter 5. Element specific distribution in a plant -- Chapter 6. Real-Time Element Movement in a Plant -- Chapter 7. Visualization of Gas fixation in a Plant -- Chapter 8. 3D images -- Chapter 9. Microautoradiography (MAR) -- Chapter 10. Other real-time movement -- Part 3. Conclusion -- Chapter 11. Summary and perspective. .
    Abstract: This open access book is only an introduction to show that radiation and radioisotopes (RI) are premier tools to study living plant physiology which leads to new findings. Who had ever imagined that we could see water in a plant? Who had ever imagined that we could see ions moving toward roots in solution? Who had ever imagined that we could see invisible gas (CO2) fixation and movement in a plant? These studies demonstrated for the first time that water, ions and gas can be visualized in living plants, which could be hardly seen by anyone before. This publication summarizes the results obtained by Nakanishi’s lab in The Univ. of Tokyo, based on her original concept and her original tools or systems. It is useful for professional scientists, plant physiologist, and those studying plant imaging. The chapters demonstrates the innovative imaging work of the author, using radioactive tracers and neutron beam to follow the absorption and transport manner of water as well as major, minor, and trace elements in plants. Through these studies the author developed a real-time macroscopic and microscopic imaging system able to apply commercially available gamma- and beta-ray emitters. The real-time movement of the elements is now possible by using 14C, 18F, 22Na, 28Mg, 32P, 33P, 35S, 42K, 45Ca, 48V, 54Mn, 55Fe, 59Fe, 65Zn, 86Rb, 109Cd, and 137Cs. The imaging methods was applied to study the effect of 137Cs following 3/11 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident, which has revealed the movements of radiocesium in the contaminated sites. .
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    Pages: XIX, 218 p. 170 illus., 121 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813349926
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4992-6
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    Biodiesel from Flowering Plants (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Anatomy. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Anatomy. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. History of Biodiesel -- Chapter 3. Anacardiaceae -- Chapter 4. Apocynaceae -- Chapter 5. Arecaceae -- Chapter 6. Asteraceae -- Chapter 7. Betulaceae -- Chapter 8. Brassicaceae -- Chapter 9. Caryocaraceae -- Chapter 10. Chrysobalanaceae -- Chapter 11. Clusiaceae -- Chapter 12. Combretaceae -- Chapter 13. Compositae -- Chapter 14. Cornaceae -- Chapter 15. Cucurbit -- Chapter 16. Cyperaceae -- Chapter 17. Dipterocarpaceae -- Chapter 18. Euphorbiaceae -- Chapter 19. Fabaceae -- Chapter 20. Irvingiaceae -- Chapter 21. Linaceae -- Chapter 22. Magnoliaceae -- Chapter 23. Malvaceae -- Chapter 24. Meliaceae -- Chapter 25. Nyssaceae -- Chapter 26. Oleaceae -- Chapter 27. Papavaraceae -- Chapter 28. Pedaliaceae -- Chapter 29. Poaceae -- Chapter 30. Putranjivaceae -- Chapter 31. Rosaceae -- Chapter 32. Rutaceae -- Chapter 33. Salicaceae -- Chapter 34. Salvadoraceae -- Chapter 35. Sapindaceae -- Chapter 36. Sapotaceae -- Chapter 37. Schisandraceae -- Chapter 38. Simaroubaceae -- Chapter 39. Simmondsiaceae -- Chapter 40. Solanaceae -- Chapter 41. Sterculiaceae -- Chapter 42. Theaceae -- Chapter 43. Zygophyllaceae -- Chapter 44. Catalyst for Transesterification -- Chapter 45. Standards for Biodiesel.
    Abstract: This book offers an exhaustive coverage of process modifications in biodiesel production from oil drawn from 84 oleaginous plant species occurring in all parts of the world, thereby enlisting the scope and potential of many new and non-conventionally obscure plant sources. Biodiesel, now prepared from major vegetable oils, has become a compulsion to offset the dwindling reserve of petro-diesel, which naturally intrudes into the cooking oil demand. This has necessitated search for new sources. The book consolidates the biodiesel production from oils being extracted from conventional plants and also from a plethora of new and non-conventional plants along with their habit and habitats, history of biodiesel’s invention, explanation on species-wise biodiesel process variables, catalytic inclusions, global standards, fuel properties varying with species, blending benefits, cost effectiveness, shelf life, ignition characteristics, fuel consumption and engine performances with eco-friendly exhaust. This book is of immense use to teachers, researchers, scientists of climatology and carbon footprint, energy consultants, fuel chemists, students of agriculture and forestry, automobile engineering, industrial chemistry, environmental sciences and policy makers or anyone who wishes to scale up the biodiesel industry.
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    Pages: XXIV, 675 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811647758
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4775-8
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    Fundamentals of Field Crop Breeding (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Breeding Field Crops – History, Current Status And Introspections -- Chapter 2: Wheat Breeding -- Chapter 3: Rice Breeding -- Chapter 4: Maize Breeding -- Chapter 5: Barley Breeding -- Chapter 6: Pearl Millet Breeding. Chapter 7: Sorghum Breeding. Chapter 8: Small Millets Breeding -- Chapter 9: Sugarcane Breeding -- Chapter 10: Jute Breeding -- Chapter 11: Cotton Breeding -- Chapter 12: Maintenance Breeding Of Pusa Basmati Varieties -- Chapter 13: Maintenance Breeding -- Chapter 14: Efficient Breeding Of Crop Plants -- Chapter 15: Brassica Breeding -- Chapter 16: Groundnut Breeding -- Chapter 17: Soybean Breeding -- Chapter 18: Castor Breeding -- Chapter 19: Sunflower Breeding -- Chapter 20: Chickpea Breeding -- Chapter 21: Pigeonpea Breeding -- Chapter 22: Mungbean Breeding -- Chapter 23: Urdbean Breeding -- Chapter 24: Lentil Breeding -- Chapter 25: Fieldpea Breeding -- Chapter 26: Lathyrus Breeding.
    Abstract: This book is an advanced textbook and a reference book for the post-graduate plant-breeding students and the plant breeders. It consolidates fundamental concepts and also the latest advances in plant-breeding practices including development in crop genomics. It contains crop wise explanation on origin, reproduction, genetics of yield contributing traits, biotic and abiotic stresses, nutritional improvement and crop specific plant-breeding procedures and techniques. The chapters are planned to describe crop-focused breeding procedure for the major crop plants as per their economic importance. The recent developments in breeding of field crops have been reported. The recent progress made in mapping traits of economic importance has been critically reviewed for each crop. The progress made in markers assisted selected in few crops has been summarized. This book bridges the knowledge gap and bring to the researchers and students information on modern breeding tools for developing biotic and abiotic stress tolerant, climate resilient and micronutrient rich varieties of field crops. The chapters in book are contributed by experienced Plant Breeders.
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    Pages: XIV, 1389 p. 109 illus., 98 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811692574
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9257-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9257-4
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    Soil Water Deficit and Physiological Issues in Plants (2021)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Ecology . ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology. ; Ecology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Effect of soil water deficits on plant-water relationship -- Chapter 2. Effects of soil water deficit on carbon metabolism of plants: A review -- Chapter 3. Effect of soil water deficit on nitrogen metabolism in plants: A review -- Chapter 4. Mineral nutrition under soil water deficit condition: A review -- Chapter 5. Effects of soil water deficit on growth and development of plants: A review -- Chapter 6. Soil water deficit and role of plant growth hormones: A review -- Chapter 7. Dry matter production, partitioning and seed yield under soil water deficit: A review.
    Abstract: This book explores the impact of soil water deficiency on various aspects of physiological processes in plants. The book explains the effects under soil water deficit condition such as lowering of plant water content, disturbance in carbon metabolism such in photosynthesis, photorespiration and respiration as well as effects of soil water deficit on nitrogen metabolism. The book also educates the readers about, mineral nutrition under soil water deficit condition and roles of different nutrient to overcome water deficit. Changes in growth and development pattern of plant under soil water deficit condition and effects on growth and development are elaborated. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists in botany and agriculture. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read. The in depth description of the major physiological issues in plants under soil water deficit that are presented in this book will help breeders tailoring crops for desirable physiological survival traits in the face of increasing soil water deficit. This book is an impactful addition to the library of any faculty members, researchers, agricultural policy planner, post graduate or student studying in plant physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and other subjects related to crop husbandry.
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    Pages: XXI, 702 p. 27 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813362765
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6276-5
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    Medicinal Plants: Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Conservation (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Current Status of Population Extinction and Biodiversity Crisis of Medicinal Plants -- 2. Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Phytochemical Diversity: A Fountainhead of Potential Drugs against Human Diseases -- 3. Threats and opportunities for sustainable use of medicinal plants in Brazilian Atlantic Forest based on the knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities -- 4. Climate Change Impact on Medicinal Plants: An Insight from the IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species -- 5. Securing Conservation Status of Paris Polyphylla, a Medicinally Important Plant of the Indian Himalayan Region -- 6. Endophytic Fungal Diversity in Solanaceous Medicinal Plants and Their Beneficial Impact -- 7. Genetic Studies on Threatened Medicinal Plants of Brazil: Mind the Gap -- 8. Medicinal Plants of North-east India: Biodiversity and Their Ethno-Medicinal Values -- 9. Strategies for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants -- 10. Scientific Databases for Conservation of Medicinal Plants -- 11. International Trade of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) -- 12. Inventorization of Ecology, Ethnobotany and Conservation Status of Dactylorhiza hatagirea: Problems Progress and Prospects -- 13. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants -- 14. Traditional Practices of Ethnomedicinal Plants in North-East Region of India and Their Conservation for Sustainable Utilization -- 15. Occurrence and Diversity of Major Naphthoquinones in Higher Plants: Their Distribution and Conservation Strategies -- 16. Astragalus fridae genetic Source,Applications, and Conservation -- 17. Tinospora cordifolia as a Potential Candidate for Health Care Of Post-Menopausal Women -- 18. The Potential Role of Medicinal Plants, Traditional Herbal Medicines and Formulations to Overcome SARS-CoV-2 Induced Health Crisis -- 19. Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants and Its Therapeutic Uses in the Traditional Health Care System -- 20. In-Vitro conservation and propagation of endangered Ethno-Medicinal Orchids from the Northeast Region of India -- 21. Artificial Seed Production and Cryopreservation Technology for Conservation of Plant Germplasm with Special Reference to Medicinal Plants -- 22. Biotechnological Studies on Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) - An Endangered Species of Significant Relevance in Medicine, Cosmetic, and Food Industries -- 23. Isatis tinctoria L. (woad) – Cultivation, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, and Utilization -- 24. Tissue Culture Techniques to Conserve Endangered Medicinal Plants with Antimicrobial and Antiviral Activities -- 25. Insights into the In Vitro Approaches for the Production of Secondary Metabolites Towards The Conservation of Medicinal Orchids -- 26. Biotechnological Approaches for Ex Situ Conservation of Medicinal Plants -- 27. Conservation of Medicinal Plants by Tissue Culture Techniques -- 28. Current Status of Metabolic Engineering of Medicinal Plants for Production of Plant-derived Secondary Metabolites -- 29. Stationary, Agitated and Bioreactor Cultures of Verbena officinalis L. (Common Vervain) - A Potential Rich Source of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds for Pharmacy, Health Food Industry and Cosmetology.
    Abstract: This contributed volume provides a comprehensive, in-depth and subject-based reviews on the current status of active ingredients, sustainable use, biodiversity and conservation of certain endangered medicinal plants. The book also explores conventional and non-conventional biotechnological interventions for their biodiversity conservation. Medicinal plants have been used in worldwide as a major source of raw material for the traditional herbal healthcare practices as well as for drug discovery and development in pharmaceutical industry. The cumulative consequences of various human activities and environmental factors cause decline in the biodiversity of medicinal plants at an unprecedented rate worldwide. Thus, the overall understanding of ecology, species and genetic diversity along with assessment of the status of different threats and their impact on medicinal plants is crucial to sustain existing biodiversity, its utilization and conservation. All the latest advancements in the biotechnological approaches for the conservation research of endangered medicinal plants and the future perspectives have been described. This book provides comprehensive reviews spreading over about 25 chapters divided in three sections. The chapters of this book are written by recognized scientists in their respective fields which are useful to students, academicians, researchers, botanists, biotechnologists, policy makers, conservationists and industries interested in biodiversity conservation and medicinal plant research for the production of secondary metabolites.
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    Pages: XIX, 906 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811999369
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 33
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9936-9
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    Root-Galling Disease of Vegetable Plants (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Plant diseases. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Root-knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.), Chapter 2 -- Meloidogyne species: Threat to Vegetable Produce, Chapter 3 -- hemotaxis in Root-Knot Nematodes, Chapter 4 -- Phytohormone-Mediated Feeding Site Development, Chapter 5 -- 5. Current and Future Studies on the Genes for Parasitism in Meloidogyne, Chapter 6 -- Natural Product Repertoire for Suppressing the Immune Response of Meloidogyne species, Chapter 7 -- Epigenetic Mechanisms and their Role in Root Gall Formation,Chapter 8 -- Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI) and Root Gall Elucidation, Chapter 9 -- 9. Root-Knot Disease Complex: An Interactive Perspective with Microorganisms, Chapter 10 -- Breeding for Resistance in Vegetables against Meloidogyne species causing Root Gall Disease, Chapter 11 -- An Overview of Predacious Fungi for the Management of Root-knot Disease in Vegetables, Chapter 12 -- Biofertilizer of Organic Origin for Management of Root Galling Disease of Vegetables, Chapter 13 -- Prospects for the Use of Metabolomics Engineering in Exploring and Harnessing Chemical Signalling in Root Galls.
    Abstract: This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of research on vegetable plants associated with root-galls disease caused by root-knot nematodes (RKNs), Meloidogyne spp. Vegetables retain a key position in cultural cuisines and their consumption worldwide due to rich sources of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but root galls disease of these crops caused by RKNs steals both quantity and quality from production. The field of plant nematology has experienced exponential growth over the past decade, and these RKNs are now known as widely damaging obligate plant parasites of vegetable plants. Advances are being made in understanding their biology, parasitism in the root system, giant cell development, root gall formation, chemical signalling, root-knot disease complexes, and management systems. This compilation provides an invaluable resource for studying root-galls disease of vegetable plants to those readers associated with plant nematology, plant pathology, plant protection, and agricultural science, including researchers, teachers, advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and even agricultural extension agents and farmers.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819938926
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3892-6
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    Mineral Biofortification in Crop Plants for Ensuring Food Security (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Plant Science. ; Environmental Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Agronomic Biofortification- An Effective Tool for Alleviating Nutrient Deficiency in Plants and Human Diet -- 2. The Role of Biofortification in Enhancing Plant Growth, Development, Yield, and Quality -- 3. Improving Zinc Biofortification in Plants 4. Biofortification of Zinc: Uptake from the Soil and Transportation up to the Grains through ZIP Family Transporters -- 5. Mechanisms of Iron Uptake and Homeostasis in Plants: Implications for Biofortification in Cereal Grains -- 6. Selenium Biofortification in Agronomic Crops -- 7. Selenium Bio-fortification in Cereal Crops: An Overview -- 8. Nanoparticles Based Biofortification in Food Crops: Overview, Implications, and Prospects -- 9. Role of Nanoparticles in Improving Biofortification -- 10. Role of Nanoparticles in Improving Biofortification of Zinc and Iron in Vegetables -- 11. Scope of Seed Priming in Inducing Biofortification in Plants -- 12. Biofortification Through Seed Priming in Food Crops; Potential Benefits and Future Scope -- 13. Biochar for the Improvement of Crop Production -- 14. Phytohormones as Stress Mitigators in Plants.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive summary of the recent advances in the biofortification of plants under climate change and how it affects food security globally. The need for mineral biofortification to eradicate or alleviate malnutrition through sustainable agriculture is also discussed. Biofortification of edible plants is considered the most appropriate approach to alleviate nutritional problems and nutrient deficiencies. In contrast, biofortification focuses on improving the nutritional content of the region's current agricultural biodiversity while preserving its habits and customs. Emphasis is also placed on recent advances and developments in omics, particularly metabolomics and related techniques, to unravel the potential alterations in plants caused by biofortification. The book brings together eminent scientists to present the latest developments in the field. This timely publication addresses practical scenarios of bio-fortified food production and climate change. The book focuses on the methods, techniques, and environmental changes used to enhance and improve agricultural products. This book is one of the first to provide information on the use of modern biotechnologies to modify crops for health benefits. It also examines the mechanisms of the plant responses to genetically induced biofortification, the production and responses of fortified plants under climate change, and their effects on food security. The book will be useful for students and researchers, especially crop scientists, environmental scientists, biotechnologists, botanists, and agronomists, to understand the techniques and mechanisms of biofortification, and responses of biofortified plants under climate change.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819940905
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4090-5
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    Translating Physiological Tools to Augment Crop Breeding (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Importance of integrating physiological breeding to augment crop breeding -- 2. Stacking of complex traits through physiological pre breeding -- 3. Strategies to develop heat and drought tolerant wheat varieties following physiological breeding -- 4. Developing crop varieties by physiological breeding for improving plant nutrition -- 5. Role of Transpiration in Regulating Leaf Temperature and its Application in Physiological Breeding -- 6. Photosynthesis as a trait for improving yield potential in crops -- 7. Cuticular waxes and its application in crop improvement -- 8. Radiation use efficiency (RUE)-target for improving yield potential: Current status and future prospect -- 9. Application of Stable Isotopes in Crop Improvement -- 10. Root phenotyping for improved resource use efficiency in crops -- 11. Root system architecture and phenotyping for improved resource use efficiency in crops -- 12. Harnessing Root associated traits and Rhizosphere efficiency for Crop improvement -- 13. High throughput phenomics of crops for water and nitrogen stress -- 14. Metabolomics as a selection tool for abiotic stress tolerance in crops -- 15. Remote Sensing Algorithms and their Applications in Plant Phenotyping -- 16. Endophyte mediated crop improvement: Manipulation of abiotic stress‐specific traits -- 17. Impact of high temperature stress on selected food grain crops -- 18. Morpho-physiological basis of finger millet to withstand climatic extremes: A special reference to drought -- 19. Comprehending the physiological efficiency of millets under abiotic stress -- 20. Role of Next-generation sequencing in trait identification, genetic mapping, and crop improvement -- 21. Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book covers different physiological processes, tools, and their application in crop breeding. Each chapter emphasizes on a specific trait/physiological process and its importance in crop, their phenotyping information and how best it can be employed for crop improvement by projecting on success stories in different crops. It covers wide range of physiological topics including advances in field phenotyping, role of endophytic fungi, metabolomics, application of stable isotopes, high throughput phenomics, transpiration efficiency, root phenotyping and root exudates for improved resource use efficiency, cuticular wax and its application, advances in photosynthetic studies, leaf spectral reflectance and physiological breeding in hardy crops like millets. This book also covers the futuristic research areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning. This contributed volume compiles all application parts of physiological tools along with their advanced research in these areas, which is very much need of the hour for both academics and researchers for ready reference. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, physiology, botany, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists will also find this a useful resource.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974984
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7498-4
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    Legumes: Physiology and Molecular Biology of Abiotic Stress Tolerance (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Agronomy. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Agronomy.
    Abstract: This edited volume provides state-of–the-art overview of abiotic stress responses and tolerance mechanisms of different legume crops viz., chickpea, mung bean, lentil, black gram, cowpea, cluster bean, soybean and groundnut. Legumes play an important role in human nutrition and soil health through fixation of nitrogen. Legume production and productivity are vulnerable to different abiotic stresses. A proper understanding about the physiological and molecular basis of the legume crops is essential for genetic improvement of abiotic stress tolerance. This book consists of 15 chapters covering physiological and biochemical basis, molecular physiology, molecular breeding, genetics, genomics, transgenics, epigenetics of drought, saline, high temperature and nutrient deficiency stresses, and the role of microRNAs in abiotic stress tolerance. This volume offers new perspectives in legume crop abiotic stress management, and is useful for various stakeholders, including post graduates students, scientists, environmentalists and policymakers.
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    ISBN: 9789811958175
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5817-5
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    The Plant Family Brassicaceae : Biology and Physiological Responses to Environmental Stresses (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Climatology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1.The Plant Family Brassicaceae: Introduction, Biology and Importance -- 2. Agricultural, Economic and Societal Importance of Brassicaceae Plants -- 3.Arabidopsis thaliana: Model Plant for the Study of Abiotic Stress Responses -- 4. Newly Revealed Promising Gene Pools of Neglected Brassica Species to Improve Stress-Tolerant Crops -- 5. Improved Tolerance to Stresses of Different Origin in Camelina sativa: Conventional Breeding and Biotechnology -- 6. Brassicaceae Plants Response and Tolerance to Salinity -- 7. Brassicaceae Plants Response and Tolerance to Drought Stress: Physiological and Molecular Interventions -- 8.Rapeseed: Biology and Physiological Responses to Drought stress -- 9. Responses and Tolerance of Brassicas to High Temperature -- 10.Brassicaceae Plants Response and Tolerance to Waterlogging and Flood etc. .
    Abstract: This book provides all aspects of the physiology, stress responses and tolerance to abiotic stresses of the Brassicaceae plants. Different plant families have been providing food, fodder, fuel, medicine and other basic needs for the human and animal since the ancient time. Among the plant families, Brassicaceae has special importance for their agri-horticultural importance and multifarious uses apart from the basic needs. Interest understanding the response of Brassicaceae plants toward abiotic stresses is growing considering the economic importance and the special adaptive mechanisms. The knowledge needs to be translated into improved elite lines that can contribute to achieve food security. The physiological and molecular mechanisms acting on Brassicaceae introduced in this book are useful to students and researchers working on biology, physiology, environmental interactions and biotechnology of Brassicaceae plants.
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    Pages: XIV, 531 p. 29 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811563454
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6345-4
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    Phytochemical Genomics : Plant Metabolomics and Medicinal Plant Genomics (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Genetics. ; Biology Technique. ; Biology. ; Molecular biology. ; Biochemistry. ; Plant Science. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biological Techniques. ; Biological Sciences. ; Molecular Biology. ; Chemical Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1.Phytochemical genomics: integration of omics approaches for understanding genomic basis of phytochemicals -- 2.Gene-metabolite networks -- 3.Computational approaches in phytochemical genomics -- 4.Databases relevant to phytochemicals and genes responsible -- 5.Biosynthetic pathways of important metabolites using genomics and metabolomics approaches -- 6.Phytochemical diversity and the diverse roles of phytochemicals in plants -- 7.Role of genomics and metabolomics for breeding crops with higher quantity of metabolites -- 8.Metabolic quantitative trait loci mapping of medicinal plants and crops -- 9.Tools for metabolomics analysis of plants -- 10.Trichomes as an important chemical factories of metabolites -- 11.Stress and metabolites -- 12.Evolution of metabolite diversity and defense mechanisms in plants -- 13.Pathway engineering of genes -- 14.Demand-supply of phytochemicals and the need for ensuring sustainable supply of plants -- 15.Drug discovery and omics -- 16.Gene editing technologies for scaling up production of secondary metabolites -- 17.Medicinal plants and use of omics approaches -- 18.Metabolomics of important medicinal plants -- 19.Transcriptomics of important medicinal plants.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive reference for various plant bioactive compounds for research and pharmacological significance across the entire spectrum of phytochemical genomics. The book opens with general information on diversity, analysis and genomic basis of phytochemicals, computational approaches, databases for responsible genes, and biosynthetic pathways, and it delves very much into the details behind phytochemical diversity and diverse roles of plant metabolites. The later parts of the book also explore the direct drug discovery and omics approaches including metabolomics, transcriptomics, as well as gene editing technology experiments to further inspire readers into its unlimited potentials. Each chapter includes detailed analysis and relevant experiments for better and deeper understanding of the concepts. The book will be an invaluable aid for medicinal plant researchers and a rich source of information and advice for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of medicine, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, flavor, and fragrance studies.
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    Pages: XVIII, 698 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811957796
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5779-6
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    Medicinal Plants : Their Response to Abiotic Stress (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Pharmacology. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Molecular biology. ; Ecology . ; Plant Physiology. ; Pharmacology. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Molecular Biology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Medicinal plants and abiotic stress: An overview -- Chapter 2. Medicinal plants proteomics in response to abiotic stresses -- Chapter 3. Medicinal plants metabolomics in response to abiotic stresses -- Chapter 4. Secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants under abiotic stress -- Chapter 5. Effect of temperature (cold and hot) stress on medicinal plants -- Chapter 6. Effect of water stress (drought and waterlogging) on medicinal plants -- Chapter 7. Effects of gaseous pollutants on medicinal plants -- Chapter 8. Impact of salinity stress on medicinal plants -- Chapter 9. Impact of aridity on specialized metabolism: Concentration of natural products in plants -- Chapter 10.The role of PGPRs in medicinal plants under abiotic stress -- Chapter 11. Effect of mineral nutrition and PGRs on biosynthesis and distribution of secondary plant metabolites under abiotic stress -- Chapter 12. Impact of phytoprotectants on growth and yield of medicinal plants under abiotic stress -- Chapter 13. Biostimulants and phytohormones improve productivity and quality of medicinal plants under abiotic stress -- Chapter 14. Light (high light/UV radiation) modulates adaptation mechanisms and secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants -- Chapter 15. Recent Strategies to engineer alkaloid biosynthesis in medicinal plants -- Chapter 16. Genome-editing strategies for enhanced stress tolerance in medicinal plants -- Chapter 16. Phytoremediation potential of medicinal plants -- Chapter 17. Phytoremediation potential of medicinal plants.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of medicinal plants and their interaction with abiotic stress in terms of morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular variations, and explains the adaptation and tolerance mechanisms involved. It presents various mechanisms that become operative in medicinal plants to combat stressful situations. The book discusses the secondary metabolites and/or bioactive compounds produced in medicinal plants under abiotic stress conditions, and the use of biostimulants and/or phytoprotectants to alleviate the adverse effects of abiotic stresses on medicinal plants. Additionally, it is likely to address opportunities and challenges in molecular and omics studies of medicinal plants under abiotic stress conditions. Overall, the chapters are developed by eminent subject experts with due care and clarity and cover an up-to-date literature review with relevant illustrations. The book would cater to the need of graduate and post-graduate students, researchers as well as scientists, and may attract the attention of pharmaceutical companies/industrialists and health policymakers.
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    Pages: XI, 469 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811956119
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5611-9
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    Metabolic Engineering in Plants (2022)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Plant cells and tissues. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Plant Cell Biology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Metabolic Engineering: New approaches in Pharmaceuticals Production -- Chapter 2. Ameliorating abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants by metabolic engineering -- Chapter 3. Enhancing Photosynthetic Efficiency of Crop Through Metabolic Engineering -- Chapter 4. Transcription factor mediated plant metabolite production in response to environmental stress factors: current understanding and future aspects -- Chapter 5. Secondary Metabolite Engineering for Plant Immunity against Various Pathogens -- Chapter 6. Role of metabolic engineering in enhancing crop nutritional quality -- Chapter 7. miRNA and RNAi Mediated Metabolic Engineering in Plants -- Chapter 8. CRISPR/Cas genome editing in engineering plant secondary metabolites of therapeutic benefits -- Chapter 9. Enhanced Production of plant aromatic compounds through metabolic engineering -- Chapter 10. Molecular Farming: Sustainable manufacturing of vaccines, antibodies and other therapeutic substances -- Chapter 11. CRISPR/Cas Mediated Genome Engineering for Abiotic Stress Resilience in Plants -- Chapter 12. CRISPR/Cas Mediated Genome Engineering for Abiotic Stress Resilience in Plants -- Chapter 13. Use of Metabolic Engineering/Biotechnology in Crops Breeding and Development of New Crops -- Chapter 14. Improving the quality of medicinal and aromatic plants through metabolic engineering -- Chapter 15. Polymeric composites: A promising tool for enhancing photosynthetic efficiency of crops -- Chapter 16. Metabolic engineering approaches to produce compounds of interest in plants -- Chapter 17. Carbon-based Nanomaterials: An efficient tool for improving the nutritional quality of crops -- Chapter 18. Plant Metabolic Engineering for a Futuristic Economy -- Chapter 19. Ethical perspectives and limitations of metabolic engineering technologies in plants.
    Abstract: This edited book highlights the plant and cell/organ culture systems, and environmental and genetic transformation-based modulation of biochemical pathways. Special focus is given to microRNA-based technology, heterologous systems expression of enzymes and pathways leading to products of interest, as well as applications using both model and non-model plant species. Metabolic engineering is usually defined as the re-routing of one or more enzymatic reactions to generate new compounds, increase the production of existing compounds, or facilitate the degradation of compounds. Plants are the foundation of numerous compounds which are synthesized via assimilated complex biosynthetic routes. Plants have evolved an incredible arrangement of metabolic pathways leading to molecules/compounds capable of responding promptly and effectively to stress situations imposed by biotic and abiotic factors, some of which supply the ever-growing needs of humankind for natural chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, agrochemicals, food and chemical additives, biofuels, and biomass. However, in foreseeable future we will be forced to think about the accessibility of resources for the generations to come. For these reasons, the book proposes alternative options of food/food supplement, medicines and other essential items, by using plant metabolic engineering approach. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers and academic experts. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of biotechnology and molecular biology of plants.
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    Pages: XII, 413 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811672620
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7262-0
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    Plant Responses to Soil Pollution (2020)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental health. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Biotic communities. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Health. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Soil Acidification and Its Impact on Plants -- Chapter 2: Challenges to Organic farming in Restoration of Degraded Land in India -- Chapter 3: Biochemical and Molecular Responses of Plants exposed to Radioactive Pollutants -- Chapter 4: Cadmium: A Threatening Agent for Plants -- Chapter 5: Effect of Soil Polluted by Heavy Metals: Effect on Plants, Bioremediation and adoptive evolution in plants -- Chapter 6: Plant Responses to Sewage Pollution -- Chapter 7: Soil Pollution caused by Agricultural Practices and Strategies to Manage Them -- Chapter 8: Inorganic Soil Contaminants and their Biological Remediation -- Chapter 9: Phytoremediation of pollutants from soil -- Chapter 10: Impacts of Soil Pollution on Human Health with Special Reference to Human Physiognomy and Physiology -- Chapter 11: Impact of Herbicide Use on Soil Microorganisms -- Chapter 12: Biological Magnification of Soil Pollutants -- Chapter 13: Soil Pollution and Human Health -- Chapter 14: Emission of Greenhouse Gases from Soil: An Assessment of Agricultural Management Practices.
    Abstract: Soil is a vital support system for all life forms, and is directly or indirectly exposed to various pollutants and harmful chemicals. Any pollutant entering the soil system not only affects the quality of the soil, but also the plants and crops growing in it. Further, soil pollution has far-reaching impacts, since harmful chemicals can become biomagnified and enter the food chain, causing severe health concerns. Degraded soils can adversely affect various plant systems by creating biotic and abiotic stress, which increases the chances of biochemical and physiological disorders. Chronic diseases and lower yield have been reported as consequences of soil pollution. Drawing on decades of soil-related research, this book focuses on soil pollution, types of soil pollutants, and their impacts on plant physiological and biochemical systems, along with crop productivity. The book begins with a brief introduction to soil pollution and continues with a discussion of the different types and their effects, together with remediation methods. It highlights various sources of soil pollution such as herbicides, acidification, chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge, heavy metals, and radioactive pollutants. It also covers plant responses to combinations of pollutants, effects of pollutants on plant ultrastructure, interactions between pollutants and plant diseases, and interactions between pollutants and agricultural practices. In closing, it addresses the challenges involved in the restoration of degraded land, side effects of agricultural practices in the form of greenhouse gases, and strategies for mitigating these effects. Plant Responses to Soil Pollution offers an essential guide for students, environmental consultants, researchers and other professionals involved in soil and plant-related research.
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    Pages: XXI, 248 p. 27 illus., 17 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811549649
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4964-9
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    Research Methodology in Bioscience and Biotechnology : Research Mindset • Best Practices • Integrity • Publications • Societal Impact (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Biological Techniques. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Science and philosophy -- Chapter 2 Student’s proposal, dissertation, or thesis -- Chapter 3 Research integrity and publication ethics -- Chapter 4 Good Research Practices -- Chapter 5 Publication 101 -- Chapter 7 Lessons learned from Nature’s reports -- Chapter 8 Success can be learned.
    Abstract: This monograph offers a comprehensive guide to good research practices and mindsets, covering a wide range of topics across 8 chapters. Readers will find numerous themes and strategies that can help them develop their research skills and achieve their objectives, from effective proposal writing to stress management and upskilling. This book explains the purpose, process, tips, and mistakes of writing proposals, theses, articles, and reviews in clear and straightforward language, allowing readers to develop good research plans. By applying the advice and insights offered in this book, students and researchers can improve the quality of their work, cultivate research integrity, and develop good publication plans, write well, and reduce rejection rates. Research outputs will be more likely to be of high quality if students and researchers are encouraged to cultivate these pieces of advice. The focus of the book is not solely on the outcomes of research. Rather, it also delves into mindset, habits, adaptability, time management, stress management, recent tools for upskilling, planning, and execution. Throughout the book, the author seeks to instill a growth mindset in the readers, encouraging them to develop positive research habits and behaviors. KPIs, particularly publications, shall not be used as a reason to erode research integrity and ethnicity; therefore, plagiarism, self-citation, falsifying data, exaggerating findings, authorship in publications, the use of AI tools, CRediT, and COPE are discussed. This book contains interviews with high-profile researchers, top management at institutions, policy advisers, etc., whose opinions and advice the readers will find valuable. Overall, this all-in-one guide is an essential resource for postgraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and academics who are struggling to find a survival strategy in the rapidly changing research environment. The book assists readers in developing right mindset, planning their research and publications, and in achieving their predetermined objectives. .
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    Pages: XXIII, 241 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819928125
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2812-5
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    Mangroves: Ecology, Biodiversity and Management (2021)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Ecology . ; Biotic communities. ; Plant Science. ; Ecology. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Mangroves: Types and Importance -- Chapter 2. Biogeography of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Floristics, population structure and conservation strategies -- Chapter 3. Mangroves as feeding and breeding grounds -- Chapter 4. Factors influencing mangrove ecosystems -- Chapter 5. Energy Flux in Mangrove Ecosystems -- Chapter 6. Nitrogen and Phosphorus budget in mangrove ecosystem -- Chapter 7. Mangroves as a Carbon Sink/Stocks -- Chapter 8. Estimation of Blue Carbon stock of mangrove ecosystem and its dynamics in relation to hydrogeomorphic settings and land use-landcover -- Chapter 9. Responses of Mangrove Ecosystems to Climate Change in the Anthropocene -- Chapter 10. Roles of mangroves in combating the climate change -- Chapter 11. Role of mangroves in pollution abatement -- Chapter 12. Measurement and modeling of above-ground root systems as attributes of flow and wave attenuation function of mangroves -- Chapter 13. Mangrove as Natural Barrier to Environmental Risks and Coastal Protection -- Chapter 14. Diversity and community structure of polychaetes in mangroves of Indian coast -- Chapter 15. Structure and Diversity of Plants in Mangrove Ecosystems -- Chapter 16. Livelihood of Forest Dependent Dwellers in relation to the Exploitation of Resources at the fringe of Indian Sundarban -- Chapter 17. The Roles of Mangroves in Sustainable Tourism Development -- Chapter 18. Aquaculture in Mangroves -- Chapter 19. Ecological Valuation and Ecosystem Services of Mangroves -- Chapter 20. Management Action Plans for Development of Mangrove Forest Reserves -- Chapter 21. Geo-spatial tools for Mapping and Monitoring Coastal Mangroves.
    Abstract: Mangroves are one of the most productive and biologically important blue-carbon ecosystems across the coastal intertidal zone of earth. In the current scenario of serious environmental changes like global warming, climate change, extreme natural disasters, mangrove forests play a vital role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining ecosystem balance. Mangroves are unique ecosystems with rich biological diversity of different taxonomic groups exhibiting great ecological and commercial importance. The book consolidates existing and emerging information on ecology of mangroves, with a special reference to their biodiversity and management. It emphasizes on the role of mangroves in providing various ecological services. The book is a comprehensive compilation covering all aspects of mangrove ecology. It is useful for students and researchers in ecology, plants sciences and environmental sciences. .
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    Pages: XIII, 551 p. 107 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811624940
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2494-0
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    Advances in Orchid Biology, Biotechnology and Omics (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Metabolism, Secondary. ; Plants. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Secondary Metabolism.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of orchid mycorrhizal symbiosis from genetic information -- 2. Breeding of orchids using conventional and biotechnological methods: Advances and future prospects -- 3. Biotechnological interventions and societal impacts of some medicinal orchids -- 4. Gene expression profiling in orchid mycorrhizae to decipher the molecular mechanisms of plant-fungus interactions -- 5. Exploring the potential of in vitro cultures as an aid to production of secondary metabolites in medicinal orchids -- 6. Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, medicinal potential and biotechnology strategies for the conservation of orchids from the Catasetum genus -- 7. Diversity and antimicrobial potential of Orchidaceae-associated fungal endophytes -- 8. Asymbiotic seed germination in terrestrial orchids: Problems, progress and prospects -- 9. Progress and prospect of orchid breeding: An overview.
    Abstract: This book provides comprehensive insights into the existing and emerging trends in orchid biology based on the findings of omics, high-throughput technology, biotechnology, molecular breeding, and genome editing approaches in orchids. It illustrates molecular mechanisms of orchid mycorrhizal symbiosis according to the recent achievements of transcriptomics and bioinformatics studies which accelerate the progress of orchid research with the aid of their high-throughput tools. In this book, a comprehensive view of orchid breeding was presented, and it includes fundamental methods as well as advanced strategies through the combination of several technologies such as genetic engineering, omics, computational biology, and genome editing. These resulting knowledge and tools are highly beneficial for obtaining novel and fascinating varieties in the orchid market which is a competitive industry of global trade. Another interesting content is the focus on the production of orchid bioactive compounds and their values in the field of ethnomedicine. Their sources chiefly came from secondary metabolites and can be enriched through elicitors and produced more efficiently by improved tissue culture protocols and bioreactors. In this edited collection, we provided space for presenting an updated review of in vitro seed germination which is a routine technology for well-trained researchers but can give a complete demonstration for the potential audiences including growers and research beginners. This book collects refined knowledge from a broad source of scientific literature by experts in the field of orchid research and surely is an adequate reference and textbook for students, teachers, and researchers. It includes methods and applications of orchid breeding technology which would gain high attention from growers, breeders, and the related fields of agriculture.
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    Pages: XIV, 283 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819910793
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1079-3
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    Role of Potassium in Abiotic Stress (2022)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Molecular Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Role of Potassium in Plant Photosynthesis, Transport, Growth and Yield -- Chapter 2. Potassium Role in Plants Response to Abiotic Stresses. Chapter 3. Molecular Approaches to Potassium Uptake and Cellular Homeostasis in Plants under Abiotic Stress -- Chapter 4. Soil Potassium Availability and Role of Microorganisms in Influencing Potassium Availability to Plants -- Chapter 5. Crosstalk of Potassium and Phytohormones under Abiotic Stress -- Chapter 6. Potassium (K+) Regulation by Phytohormones under Abiotic Stress -- Chapter 7. Role of Potassium in Drought Adaptation: Insights into Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics of Plants -- Chapter 8. Role of Potassium in Heavy Metal Stress -- Chapter 9. Salt Stress Alleviation Strategies to Maintain K+ Homeostasis in Plants -- Chapter 10. Potassium ion Homeostasis, Signaling and Changes in Transcriptomes and Metabolomes Enduring Salinity Stress -- Chapter 11. Potassium: A Potent Modulator of Plant Responses under Changing Environment -- Chapter 12. An Overview of Potassium in Abiotic Stress: Emphasis on Potassium Transporters and Molecular Mechanism -- Chapter 13. Nitric Oxide Synthesis Affects Potassium and Nitrogen Homeostasis in Plants for Salt Tolerance.
    Abstract: This book on potassium in abiotic stress tolerance deals with the ongoing trend in increasing abiotic stresses and interlinked issues food security. As mineral nutrient potassium holds an important place in agriculture and is involved in various physiological and biochemical processes. It takes part in protein synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme activation, cation-anion balance, osmoregulation, water movement, energy transfer, and regulates stomata and photosynthesis. Potassium plays an important role as abiotic stress buster. This book will deal with potassium relevance to plant functions and adaptations, range of its biological functions, role of potassium in abiotic stress tolerance, analyses of mechanisms responsible for perception and signal transduction of potassium under abiotic stress, critical evaluation of and cross-talks on nutrients and phytohormones signaling pathways under optimal and stressful conditions, and interaction of potassium with other nutrients for abiotic stress tolerance. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists working on abiotic stresses. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policymakers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XV, 281 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811644610
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4461-0
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    Plant Physiology, Development and Metabolism (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Plants Development. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Plant Development.
    Description / Table of Contents: UNIT I. TRANSPORT OF WATER AND NUTRIENTS -- 1. Concepts of Plant Water Relations -- 2. Essential and Functional Mineral Elements -- 3. Mechanisms of Water and Solute Transport -- UNIT II. METABOLISM -- 4. Concepts in Metabolism -- 5. Photosynthesis -- 6. Source-to-Sink Translocation of Photoassimilates -- 7. Respiration -- 8. ATP Synthesis -- 9. Metabolism of Storage Carbohydrates -- 10. Lipid Metabolism -- 11. Nitrogen Metabolism -- 12. Sulfur, Phosphorus and Iron Metabolism -- UNIT III. DEVELOPMENT -- 13. Light Perception and Transduction -- 14. Plant Growth regulators – An Overview -- 15. Auxins -- 16. Cytokinins -- 17. Gibberellins -- 18. Abscisic Acid -- 19. Ethylene -- 20. Brassinosteroids -- 21. Jasmonic Acid -- 22. Novel Plant Growth Regulators and Gaseous Signaling Molecules -- 23. Signal Perception and Transduction Mechanisms -- 24. Embryogenesis, Growth and Differentiation -- 25. Flowering -- 26. Pollination, Fertilization and Seed Development -- 27. Fruit Development and Ripening -- 28. Seed Dormancy and Germination -- 29. Plant Movements -- 30. Senescence and Programmed Cell Death -- UNIT IV. STRESS PHYSIOLOGY -- 31. Abiotic Stress -- 32. Biotic Interactions -- UNIT V. APPLIED PLANT PHYSIOLOGY -- 33. Secondary Metabolites -- 34. Crop Physiology and Biotechnology -- GLOSSARY -- SUBJECT INDEX.
    Abstract: This textbook is second edition of popular textbook of plant physiology and metabolism. The first edition of this book gained noteworthy acceptance (more than 4.9 Million downloads) among graduate and masters level students and faculty world over, with many Universities recommending it as a preferred reading in their syllabi. The second edition provides up to date and latest information on all the topics covered while also including the basic concepts. The text is supported with clear, easy to understand Figures, Tables, Box items, summaries, perspectives, thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, latest references for further reading, glossary and a detailed subject index. Authors have also added a number of key concepts, discoveries in the form of boxed- items in each chapter. Plant physiology deals with understanding the various processes, functioning, growth, development and survival of plants in normal and stressful conditions. The study involves analysis of the above-stated processes at molecular, sub-cellular, cellular, tissue and plant level in relation with its surrounding environment. Plant physiology is an experimental science, and its concepts are very rapidly changing through applications from chemical biology, cytochemical, fluorometric, biochemical and molecular techniques, and metabolomic and proteomic analysis. Consequently, this branch of modern plant biology has experienced significant generation of new information in most areas. The newer concepts so derived are being also rapidly put into applications in crop physiology. Novel molecules, such nanourea, nitric oxide, gaseous signalling molecules like hydrogen sulphide, are rapidly finding significant applications among crop plants. This textbook, therefore, brings forth an inclusive coverage of the field contained in 35 chapters, divided into five major units. It serves as essential reading material for post-graduate and undergraduate students of botany, plant sciences, plant physiology, agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. This textbook is also of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists, and policymakers. .
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819957361
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5736-1
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    Plant Ecophysiology and Adaptation under Climate Change: Mechanisms and Perspectives II : Mechanisms of Adaptation and Stress Amelioration (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Climatology. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental management. ; Plant Physiology. ; Climate Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Salinity stress management in field crops: An Overview of the Agronomic approaches -- 2. Improving cotton crop tolerance to drought stress through molecular approaches -- 3. Mechanisms of Plant Adaptation and Tolerance to Heat Stress -- 4. Molecular Mechanism of Plant Adaptation and Tolerance to Cold Stress -- 5. Mechanism of waterlogging stress tolerance in pigeonpea plants: Biochemical and anatomical adaptation under waterlogging -- 6. Mechanisms of Plant Adaptation and Tolerance to Metal/ Metalloid Toxicity -- 7. Arsenic Tolerance Mecahnisms in Plants and Potential Role of Arsenic Hyper- Accumulating Plants for Phytoremediation of Arsenic Contaminated Soil -- 8. Adaptive Strategies of Plants under Adverse Environment: Mitigating Effects of Antioxidant System -- 9. Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Abiotic Stress Tolerance -- 10. Use of Biostimulants in Conferring Tolerance to Environmental Stress -- 11. Use of Phytohormones in Conferring Tolerance to Environmental Stress -- 12. Proline and Abiotic Stresses: Responses and Adaptation -- 13. Physiological Role of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in Salt Stress Tolerance -- 14. Sulfur Mediated Physiological and Biochemical Alterations to Improve Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Food Crops -- 15. Magnetic fields, temperature and exogenous selenium effect on reactive oxygen species metabolism of plants under flooding and metal toxicity -- 16. Grafting plants to improve abiotic stress tolerance -- 17. Role of Molecular Tools and Biotechnology in Climate Resilient Agriculture -- 18. Transcriptomics in deciphering stress tolerance in plants -- 19. Regulatory role of transcription factors in abiotic stress responses in plants -- 20. Molecular Marker Tools for Breeding Program in Crops/Plants -- 21. Plant-microbe interactions in developing environmental stress resistance in plants -- 22. Role of Plant Endophytes in Conferring Abiotic Stress Tolerance -- 23. Dark septate endophytic fungi (DSE) response to global change and soil contamination -- 24. Can mycorrhizal symbiosis mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on crop production? -- 25. Plant-microbe interactions in wastewater-irrigated soils -- 26. Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals: An Overview and New Insight on Green Approaches -- 27. Phytoremediation of metal contaminated sites -- 28. Current trends of phytoremediation in wetlands: Mechanisms and applications -- 29. Mechanisms of arsenic hyperaccumulation by plants -- 30. Biochar- a sustainable product for remediation of contaminated soils -- 31. Phytoremediation potential of Oil seed crops for Lead and Nickel contaminated soil -- 32. Adaptation of halophytes to the gradient conditions on the northern seas coast.
    Abstract: This book presents the state-of-the-art in plant ecophysiology. With a particular focus on adaptation to a changing environment, it discusses ecophysiology and adaptive mechanisms of plants under climate change. Over the centuries, the incidence of various abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, extreme temperatures, atmospheric pollution, metal toxicity due to climate change have regularly affected plants and, and some estimates suggest that environmental stresses may reduce the crop yield by up to 70%. This in turn adversely affects the food security. As sessile organisms, plants are frequently exposed to various environmental adversities. As such, both plant physiology and plant ecophysiology begin with the study of responses to the environment. Provides essential insights, this book can be used for courses such as Plant Physiology, Environmental Science, Crop Production and Agricultural Botany. Volume 2 provides up-to-date information on the impact of climate change on plants, the general consequences and plant responses to various environmental stresses.
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    Pages: XXII, 861 p. 59 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811521720
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2172-0
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    The Plant Family Fabaceae : Biology and Physiological Responses to Environmental Stresses (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant genetics. ; Climatology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Genetics. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The biology of legumes and their agronomic, economic and social impact -- 2.Tropical Legumes: Status, Distribution, Biology and Importance -- 3.Nitrogen fixation of legumes: Biology and physiology -- 4.Nitrogen fixation of legumes under the family Fabaceae: Adverse effect of abiotic stresses and mitigation strategies -- 5.Genetic engineering and genome editing for the improvement of Fabaceae for abiotic stress tolerance -- 6.GWAS and genomic approaches in Legumes, an expanding toolkit for examining responses to abiotic stresses -- 7.Use of Osmolytes for Improving Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Fabaceae Plants -- 8.Role of biostimulants for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in Fabaceae plants -- 9.Abiotic and biotic stresses interaction in Fabaceae plants. Contributions from the grain legumes–soilborne vascular diseases–drought stress triangle -- 10.Leguminosae (nom. alt. Fabaceae) – Its Diversity, Use and Role in Environmental Conservation in the Harsh Environs of the Cold Deserts of North West India -- 11.Morphological, physiobiochemical and molecular adaptability of legumes of Fabaceae to drought stress, with special reference to Medicago sativa L. -- 12.Phaseolus species responses and tolerance to drought -- 13.Fabaceae plants responses and tolerance to high temperature stress -- 14.Legume responses and adaptations to nutrient deficiencies -- 15.Nutrient Management for improving abiotic stress tolerance in legumes of the family Fabaceae -- 16.Fabaceous Plants Under Abiotic Stresses and Biochemical Functions of Micronutrients -- 17.Response and tolerance of Fabaceae plant to metal/metalloid toxicity -- 18.Oxidative stress and antioxidant defense in Fabaceae plants under abiotic stresses -- 19.Threat imposed by O3 induced ROS on defence, nitrogen fixation, physiology, biomass allocation and yield of legumes -- 20.Salinity Stress Responses in Three Popular Field Crops Belonging to Fabaceae Family: Current Status and Future Prospect. .
    Abstract: This book comprehensively introduces all aspects of the physiology, stress responses and tolerance to abiotic stresses of the Fabaceae plants. Different plant families have been providing food, fodder, fuel, medicine and other basic needs for the human and animal since the ancient time. Among the plant families Fabaceae have special importance for their agri-horticultural importance and multifarious uses apart from the basic needs. Interest in the response of Fabaceae plants toward abiotic stresses is growing considering the economic importance and the special adaptive mechanisms. Recent advances and developments in molecular and biotechnological tools has contributed to ease and wider this mission. This book provides up-to-date findings that will be of greater use for the students and researchers, particularly Plant Physiologists, Environmental Scientists, Biotechnologists, Botanists, Food Scientists and Agronomists, to get the information on the recent advances on this plant family in regard to physiology and stress tolerance.
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    Pages: XIX, 541 p. 35 illus., 34 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811547522
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4752-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4752-2
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    Antioxidants in Plant-Microbe Interaction (2021)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Antioxidants in Plant-Microbe Interaction -- Chapter 2. Plant microbe symbiosis led synthesis of bioactive compounds -- Chapter 3. Plant-Rhizobacteria communications with antioxidant system -- Chapter 4. Association of Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants in Plant Holobiont -- 5. Carotenoids and flavonoids in plant stress management -- Chapter 6. PGPR-the redeemer of rice from abiotic stress -- Chapter 7. Impact of PGPR on plant health and antioxidant enzymes under water stress conditions -- Chapter 8. Rhizospheric plant-microbe interactions releasing antioxidants and phytostimulating compounds in polluted agroecosystems -- Chapter 9. Role of Antioxidant in plant and microbes based remediation of metal stress -- Chapter 10. Amelioration of drought stress through PGPR mediated regulation of Antioxidant defensive machinery -- Chapter 11. Potential of plant growth promoting microbes in disease reduction by influencing the antioxidant enzymes of medicinal and spice plants -- Chapter 12. Antioxidants in spices: a review of the antioxidant components and properties of some common african spices and their role in human nutrition and plant-microbe interactions -- Chapter 13. Impact of plant growth promoting microbes (PGPM) in plant disease management by inducing non-enzymatic antioxidant -- Chapter 14. Antioxidants as modulators of plant defense against soil-borne fungal pathogens upon microbial interaction -- Chapter 15. A Promising Approach of Managing Seed Borne Pathogens through Plant Growth Promoting Microbes -- Chapter 16. Antioxidant Potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) in Agricultural Crops Infected with Root Knot Nematodes -- Chapter 17. Disease management and the role of antioxidants in combating plant pathogens upon PGPR inoculation with special reference to legumes -- Chapter 18. Rhizobacters as remedy of stress tolerance in potato plant -- Chapter 19. Secondary metabolites, boon for plants; their role in defence mechanism and antioxidant activity of Anthocephalus cadamba -- Chapter 20. Role of PGPR in conferring drought stress tolerance in Rice -- Chapter 21. Fenugreek-rhizobium symbiosis and Flavonoids under stress condition -- Chapter 22. Datura stramonium: An overview of its antioxidant system for plant benefits -- Chapter 23. PGPR mediated regulation of antioxidants: Prospects for abiotic stress management in plants -- Chapter 24. Prospects of PGPRs mediated antioxidants and S and P metabolism in plants under drought stress -- Chapter 25. Prominence of Antioxidant Potential of Plants and its induction by interaction with microorganisms -- Chapter 26. Bio-molecular painstaking utilization and assimilation of phosphorus under indigent stage in agricultural crops -- Chapter 27. Plant Antioxidant System Regulates Communication Under Abiotic Stress For Enhanced Plant Productivity -- Chapter 28. Nematophagous fungi in antioxidant mediated defence against plant parasitic nematodes -- Chapter 29. Biopriming and Nanopriming: Green Revolution Wings to Increase Plant Yield, Growth and Development under Stress Condition and Forward Dimensions.
    Abstract: This edited book is focused on antioxidant compounds and their biosynthesis, up-regulation, mechanism of action for selective bioactivity, targeted role and the advancement of their bioactive potential during plant-microbe interaction and other stress conditions. This book also emphasizes on the role of antioxidants in recruiting beneficial microbes in plant surroundings. Antioxidants have multiple biological roles in plants especially in the signalling pathway. These compounds are secondary metabolites produced besides the primary biosynthetic pathway and are associated with growth and development. Besides they also have special role to play during oxidative stress produced via abiotic stimulants or pathogen attack. This understanding of the biosynthesis, signaling and function of antioxidant compounds in plants during stress condition is helpful in restoring plant ecosystem productivity and improve plant responses to a wide range of stress conditions. This book is a useful compilation for researchers and academicians in botany, plant physiology, plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Also the book serves as reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of environmental sciences, agricultural sciences and other plant science courses.
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    Pages: XII, 655 p. 52 illus., 46 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811613500
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1350-0
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    Arabidopsis BUPS-ANX Receptor Complex Coordinates with RALF Peptides to Regulate Pollen Tube Integrity and Sperm Release (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Cytology. ; Proteins . ; Proteins. ; Plant Physiology. ; Cell Biology. ; Protein Biochemistry. ; Proteins.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction of plant reproduction and cell-cell communication -- Methods and materials -- Results -- Conclusions and discussions.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest studies on plant reproduction and multiple aspects of signaling in reproductive development. It also presents the most advanced processes in CrRLK1L receptor and RALF peptide studies during plant development. Focusing on signaling in pollen tube integrity and sperm release regulation, it provides significant insights into the BUPS-ANX receptor complex and the corresponding ligands RALF4/19 to promote pollen tube growth with proper cell integrity. It also proposes a working model of female tissue-derived RALF34 competing with RALF4/19 from the BUPS-ANX to trigger pollen tube rupture and sperm release. Offering a detailed overview of the spatiotemporal regulation mechanism underlying the control of pollen tube integrity and sperm release, the book fills a major gap in our understanding of plant reproductive processes, and as such is a valuable resource for those working in the area of plant signaling.
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    Series Statement: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5491-9
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    Technologies for Green House Gas Assessment in Crop Studies (2021)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Plant ecology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Plant Stress Responses.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Carbon dioxide -- Chapter 3: Methane -- Chapter 4: Nitrous Oxide -- Chapter 5: Ozone -- Chapter 6: Temperature -- Chapter 7: The Plant Water Status -- Chapter 8: Summary.
    Abstract: Global climate change is one of the most serious threats to the environment of the earth and to the crop production. Crop’s vulnerability to climate change stress caused by the greenhouse gases emission is a serious concern. This book describes various technologies and methods including the simulation of the future climate changes, studying the response of crop plants and characterizing their responses physiologically and biochemically. It includes the latest information of protocols and technologies for climate change research on agriculture. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XVII, 134 p. 19 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811602047
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0204-7
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    Constitution of Organs of the Higher Plants : The multiple secondary axis theory (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plants Evolution. ; Plants Development. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Evolution. ; Plant Development.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The two contrary theories about organogenesis in morphology of the higher plants.-chapter 2. Saunders’ Leaf-skin Theory of Stem -- Chapter 3. Leaves are split axes -- Chapter 4. Re-evaluation of the evidences for the Telome Theory -- Chapter 5. What do hooded-awn barley, bitter bamboo, tortoise shell bamboo, paspalum and crabgrass show us? -- Chapter 6. The ontogenesis of higher plants -- Chapter 7. The organogenesis of higher plants -- Chapter 8. Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book written by Professor Chi Yen of Sichuan Agricultural University in Chinese was published by China Agriculture Press (ISBN 978-7-109-22791-0). It describes a new theory on the constitution of organs of the higher plants based on experimental evidence, the multiple secondary axis theory. This theory states that all organs of the higher plants are the constitution of multiple secondary axes. The primary axis extends bipolarly to initiate the above- and the below-ground parts of a plant, from which secondary axes develop. Leaves are split, expanded upper ends of terminal secondary axes. Stems are merged lower ends of the secondary axes, Vascular bundles are secondary structures developed within the axes which interconnect with each other to form the central core of the stem and branches and the veins in the leaves. Roots form through the downward extension of the lower ends of the axes toward or within the underground and branch roots are unsplit secondary axes. All new axes emerge from the inner side of existing, split axes. All floral organs including fruits, seeds and vegetative reproduction organs such as bulbils and plantlets, are deformed axes. This theory is significant in guiding the scientific design of the ideotype of crops to optimize the development of the economically important organ(s) of a crop.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811916854
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1685-4
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    Haematococcus : Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomedical Applications (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An Introduction to Haematococcus -- Chapter 2. Nutritional studies and optimization of biomass from unicellular microalgae Haematococcus sp.-Chapter 3. Abiotic stress factors and high astaxanthin accumulation in Haematococcus pluvialis -- Chapter 4. Haematococcus: Cultivation for Astaxanthin Production -- Chapter 5. Bottlenecks in the cultivation processes of Haematococcus pluvialis -- Chapter 6. Biochemistry of Haematococcus -- Chapter 7. Lipids, lipidomics and biosurfactants of Haematococcus -- Chapter 8. Genetic engineering approaches for Haematococcus: Recent developments in genome sequencing and strain improvement -- Chapter 9. Food and Food Packaging Technology -- Chapter 10 Algae Materials for Bionanopesticides: Nanoparticles and composites -- Chapter 11. Environmental Impacts Related to Upstream and Downstream Processing of Haematococcus pluvialis -- Chapter 12. Therapeutic potential of Haematococcus pluvialis in the field of drug delivery -- Chapter 13. Clinical applications of Haematococcus. - Chapter 14. In silico exploration of therapeutics in Haematococcus pluvialis -- Chapter 15. Algal Polymers, Proteins and Pigments for Industrial Applications -- Chapter 16. Valorising Haematococcus biomass for commercial applications -- Chapter 17. Biotechnological applications of Haematococcus: Future perspectives -- Chapter 18. Commercialization of Haematococcus-based products: Current status and future forecast -- Chapter 19. Bioenergy Applications of Haematococcus.-.
    Abstract: This book offers a comprehensive analysis of microalgal cultivation methods and optimization of astaxanthin production for various applications, including clinical uses, algae polymers, proteins and pigments, food applications and packaging, algae forming, cosmetics, and more. Microalgae are unicellular living forms and are the primary producers that play a major role in the ecosystem. Commercially, while many documents are available, some recent fields are yet to be explored. The book comprises 19 chapters contributed by experts and reviews the recent developments in the cultivation, harvest, and genetic engineering of H. pluvialis-derived astaxanthin. It also discusses their bottlenecks and challenges in commercial-scale production, as well as current and prospective global market. Current research supports the exploration of new topics and practical applications of microalgae and their products, which will also benefit academia. The book will be an important resource for researchers and industry, providing comprehensive knowledge on broad topics. Flow charts, updated methods, and colour images are included to help the readers' understanding.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819929016
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2901-6
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    Genetics, Physiology and Cultivation of Moth Bean, Cowpea and Horse Gram (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Plant genetics. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Genetics. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Cowpea -- Chapter-1: Introduction -- Chapter-2: Genetic improvement and variability -- Chapter-3: Quality and nutrition -- Chapter-4: Cultivation -- Chapter-5: Plant Protection -- Chapter-6: Physiology and Abiotic stresses -- Chapter-7: Genetic markers and Biotechnology -- Horsegram -- Chapter-1: Introduction -- Chapter-2: Genetic improvement and variability -- Chapter-3: Quality and nutrition -- Chapter-4: Cultivation -- Chapter-5: Plant Protection -- Chapter-6: Physiology and Abiotic stresses -- Chapter-7: Genetic markers and Biotechnology -- Moth bean -- Chapter-1: Introduction -- Chapter-2: Genetic improvement and variability -- Chapter-3: Quality and nutrition -- Chapter-4: Cultivation -- Chapter-5: Plant Protection -- Chapter-6: Physiology and Abiotic stresses -- Chapter-7: Genetic markers and Biotechnology.
    Abstract: This authored book gives insight into the morphology, physiology, genetics, plant protection and biotechnology of three important arid legumes, viz., moth bean, cowpea and horse gram. There are seven chapters for each crop that provide in-depth information on cultivation, genetic improvement, plant protection measures, management of physiological and abiotic stresses along with related genetic markers and biotechnological advances pertaining to these legumes. The chapters present research findings and brief reviews concerning the advances made in the improvement of these legumes. Legumes are utilized as pulses or grains aiding as an important source of protein for both human and animal consumption and also provide raw materials to the food and feed industries. They are also valuable for soil building, improving soil quality and biological nitrogen fixation. Physiology and genetics provide an inimitable source of information on the distinct aspects of basic and applied legume research for general readers, students, academicians and researchers. Arid legumes are crops characterized by inherent features and capabilities to withstand adverse and harsh climatic conditions, significantly replenish the soil, as well as provide protein and micronutrients. Adaptability to several stresses including drought makes them key to agriculture in areas receiving scanty rainfall. This comprehensive book disseminates significant information on the genetic diversity, cultivation, manipulation through mutagenic techniques, molecular biology and other breeding techniques. The book, therefore, is of importance to teachers, researchers and policymakers who are interested to acquire knowledge about moth bean, cowpea and horse gram. It also serves as an additional reading material for MSc and PhD students of agriculture and environmental sciences. The book is also useful to national and international agricultural scientists and policymakers.
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    Pages: XXI, 396 p. 4 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811999567
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9956-7
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    Science of Wood Degradation and its Protection (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Forestry. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Forestry. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Wood degradation, challenges and mitigation -- Chapter 2. Wood Decay by fungi: Challenges and Prevention -- Chapter 3. Wounding of Trees: The Precursor of Wood Decay -- Chapter 4.Economically important wood feeding insects - their Diversity, Damage -- Chapter 5. Wood degradation by termites: ecology, economics and protection -- Chapter 6. Wood borers of important fruit trees with special reference to Cerambycids -- Chapter 7. Prospects and advances in management of coconut wood borers -- Chapter 8. Teak heart wood borer Alcterogystia cadambae(Cossidae :Lepidoptera) a potential wood pest of teak and its Management -- Chapter 9. Hoplocerambyx spinicornis Newman: major heartwood borer of Sal Shorea robusta and its management in India -- Chapter 10.Bio-deterioration of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.): Agents and their Management -- Chapter 11.Insect borers of bamboo and their management -- Chapter 12. Wood Biodeterioration in marine environment -- Chapter 13. Natural durability of timber in terrestrial and marine realms of India: A contrasting feature -- Chapter 14. Degradation of Wood and Wooden products by insects and their Management -- Chapter 15. Basics of Wood Drying /Seasoning -- Chapter 16. Chemical Preservatives in Wood Protection . Chapter 17. Potential of Botanicals for Wood Protection -- Chapter 18. Preservation of Engineered Wood Composites (Solid wood Plywood, Block boards/Flush doors) made from Plantation Timbers -- Chapter 19. Wood modification for wood protection -- Chapter 20. Advancements in Nanotechnological Applications for Wood protection -- Chapter 21. Biodegradation: A Vital Component in Life Cycle Assessment of Wood -- Chapter 22.Invasion of wood degraders through wood import and need to strengthen the plant quarantine measures in India.
    Abstract: This edited book covers all aspects of wood degradation from its formation and growing in trees to its end usages when it is put into human usage. Wood is an age-old traditional fascinating material with a sensory-rich immersive experience that kindles aesthetics and creativity. The utility, durability, and functionality of wood render it a cosmopolitan material. It constitutes an integral part of human lives from ancient times to modern societies being used by various sectors viz., construction, furniture, panel products, paper and pulp, sports goods, agricultural implements, etc., Wood, being a biological material, is susceptible to degradation both by physical and biological means, and the need to protect the wood and prevent heavy economic losses constitutes a major challenge. Also, wood formed by the trees is the major sinks of carbon and the carbon remains locked-up for the life of the wood, thereby serving as important tool to mitigate the climate change. But the carbon stored in wood returns to the atmosphere when it degrades and will have positive effect on climate change. Hence, wood protection aiming for extending the service life of wood plays a key role in locking the carbon for a longer period in the wood and also substantially reduce the demand and depletion of forest resources. The book focuses on wood as an important natural bio-resource, inventory of wood protection, usage, utilization, preservatives, protection technologies and wood protection from all forms of degradation. Special focus is given on the eco-friendly way of protecting wood and its importance in mitigating climate change. The book is useful for Indian and international readers, who are working in wood domains. It is of interest to wood technologists, teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. It is of immense importance as a guide and study material to the graduate and postgraduate students of wood science in various universities of India and abroad.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811687976
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8797-6
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    Molecular Interventions for Developing Climate-Smart Crops: A Forage Perspective (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Microbial ecology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Genetic and genomic resources of range grasses- status and future prospects -- Chapter 2. Forage genetic resources and scope for allele mining of abiotic stress tolerance -- Chapter 3. Breeding for developing higher productive tree-based forage under stress environments -- Chapter 4. Impact of Climate change on forage crop production with special emphasis on diseases and mitigation strategies through breeding and molecular approaches -- Chapter 5. Effect of nano-priming on maize under normal and stressful environment -- Chapter 6. Oxidative stress and antioxidant defense in mitigating abiotic stresses in forage crops: A physiological and biochemical perspective -- Chapter 7. Forage cropping under climate smart farming: a promising tool to ameliorate salinity threat in soils -- Chapter 8. Forage cultivation under challenging environment -- Chapter 9. Potentials and Opportunities of Agro-forestry Under Climate Change Scenario -- Chapter 10. Climate Change Impact on Forage Characteristics: An Appraisal for Livestock Production -- Chapter 11. Sustainable Use of Paddy Straw as Livestock Feed: A Climate Resilient Approach to Crop Residue Burning -- Chapter 12. Engineering Interventions for Climate Resilient Forage Production -- Chapter 13. Promotion of improved forage crop production technologies: Constraints and strategies with special reference to climate change. .
    Abstract: This edited book is collection of information on molecular interventions needed for climate-resilient forage crops. The main focus is to address the gap in the advanced scientific knowledge for the forage species. Agriculture is extremely vulnerable to climate, and even slight change in climatic factors such as temperature causes tremendous losses in yield potential. Forage crops are crucial in global food security and environmental sustainability and face several environmental challenges in field conditions. However, the research on forage crops is far-off compared to agricultural crops and causes a substantial gap in forage demand and productivity. Further, this gap is directly associated with animal health, reproduction, and productivity. Abiotic stresses mainly affect the plant's crucial processes, ultimately reducing the final yield. The problem of abiotic stresses is more frequent in forage crops as they are growing and cultivated in less productive soil and harsh conditions. This book discusses current aspects of crucial physiological, biochemical and molecular processes in forage crops, which are essential for forage crops improvement. The text's major focus is on the advanced technologies and approaches such as seed priming, bio-fortification, breeding, omics, transgenic and bioengineering of metabolic pathways in unique ways, which helps us develop innovative solutions for forage crops. This book covers all the crucial advance technologies, which help mitigate the abiotic stresses in forage crops. We believe that this book will initiate and introduce the readers to state-of-the-art developments and unique in this field of study. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists and policymakers will also find this a worthwhile read.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819918584
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1858-4
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    Antioxidant Defense in Plants : Molecular Basis of Regulation (2022)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Stress Responses.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An overview of roles of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants in plant -- Chapter 2. Functional Characterization of the Antioxidant Enzymes in Plants Exposed to Environmental Stresses -- Chapter 3. Gene expression and role of antioxidant enzymes in crop plants under stress -- Chapter 4. Proteomic and Genomic Approaches for Antioxidant Enzymes-Mediated Defence Analyses in Higher Plants -- Chapter 5. Genetic Engineering Applications in Inducing Stress Tolerance in Plants through Antioxidants -- Chapter 6. Kinase mediated signaling cascades in plants abiotic stress physiology -- Chapter 7. Plant peroxidases: biomarkers of environmental stresses and signaling in plants -- Chapter 8. Molecular mechanisms of superoxide dismutase (SODs)-mediated defense in controlling oxidative stress in plants -- Chapter 9. Glutathione in higher plants: biosynthesis and physiological mechanisms during heat and drought-induced oxidative stress. Chapter 10. Role of Tocopherol in Conferring Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants -- Chapter 11. Plant glutathione transferases and their role in the mitigation of abiotic stresses -- Chapter 12. Role of ascorbic acid in alleviating abiotic stress in crop plants -- Chapter 13. CRISPR/Cas Mediated Genome Editing Technologies in Plants for Stress Resilience -- Chapter 14. Decrypting drought stress tolerance of crop plants via photosynthesis and antioxidative defense mechanisms -- Chapter 15. Role of Brassinosteroids (BRs) in modulating antioxidative defense mechanism in plants growing under abiotic and biotic stress conditions -- Chapter 16. Selenium-mediated regulation of antioxidant defense system and improved heavy metals tolerance in plants -- Chapter 17. Antioxidant defense system in plants against biotic stress -- Chapter 18. Revisiting the crucial role of reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defense in plant under abiotic stress -- Chapter 19. Plant life under changing environment: An exertion of environmental factors in oxidative stress modulation -- Chapter 20. Beneficial role of phytochemicals in oxidative stress mitigation in plants.
    Abstract: This edited book highlights the molecular basis of various enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, defense mechanisms and adaptation strategies employed by plants to avoid the stressful conditions. Special focus is given to gene expression, omics and other latest technologies such as CRISPR-Cas mediated genome editing applications for defense related studies in plants. Environmental stresses such as drought, salinity or floods etc. induce the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which causes severe damage to cell membrane integrity by accelerating lipid peroxidation. To counteract the detrimental effect of ROS, plants are inherited with an intricate and vibrant antioxidant defense system, comprised of enzymatic (catalase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase, glutathione S-transferase, guaiacol peroxidase, monodehydroascorbate reductase, dehydroascorbate reductase etc.), and non-enzymatic (glutathione, ascorbate, α-tocopherol, carotenoids, flavonoids etc.) antioxidants, which scavenge and/or reduce excess ROS and improve plant tolerance to various stresses. Stress tolerance in most crop plants is positively correlated with an efficient antioxidant system. Therefore, studying the efficiency of antioxidant defense systems in plants is necessary for facilitating the plant’s nature of adaptation against challenging environments. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers and academic experts. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of biotechnology and molecular biology of plants.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811679810
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    UV-B Radiation and Crop Growth (2022)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plants Disease and pest resistance. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Immunity. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to UV-B Radiation -- Chapter 2. UV-B & Its Climatology -- Chapter 3. UV-B: Curse or boon? -- Chapter 4. Major influence on photosynthetic performance under UV-B exposure -- Chapter 5. Solar UV-B and Primary Producers in Aquatic Ecosystems -- Chapter 6. UV B and Crop research from past to new age -- Chapter 7. Plant Responses: UV-B avoidance strategies -- Chapter 8. Interaction of Salicylate and Jasmonate on the UV-B Induced Changes in Physiological and Biochemical Activities of Crop Plants -- Chapter 9. UVR8 discovery: A new vision in UV-B research -- Chapter 10. UVR8 signaling, mechanism and integration with other pathways -- Chapter 11. Acclimation of photosynthetic apparatus to UV-B radiation -- Chapter 12. Role of UV- B in regulating performance of photosystem I and II -- Chapter 13. Relationships of Oxidative stress and Ultraviolet-B radiation in Plants -- Chapter 14. Uv-B Stress And Plant Sexual Reproduction -- Chapter 15. Crosstalk Between Melatonin And Nitric Oxide In Plant Development And Uv-B Stress Response -- Chapter 16. Interaction of UV –B with Terrestrial ecosystem.
    Abstract: This book is an inclusive collection of topics on research on UVB for its impact on plants with a focus on its use as an emerging technology for crop growth and protection. This book covers role of UV-B on biological systems, and its transformation from generic stressor to specific regulator. It also explores the past research in UVB studies and the changing mind-sets regarding UV-B in recent time with respect to the plant growth. It also explores the discovery of specific UV-B photoreceptor, UVR8 and UVR8 mediated plants responses. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, agriculture scientists and plant physiologists. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences.
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    Pages: IX, 352 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811936203
    Series Statement: Plant Life and Environment Dynamics,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3620-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-3620-3
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    Conservation and Reintroduction of Rare and Endangered Plants in China (2020)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant ecology. ; Plant Science. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Plant diversity and its conservation in China -- Chapter 1. An overview of China’s vegetation and plant diversity -- Chapter 2. The rare and endangered plants in China -- Chapter 3. In situ and ex situ conservation of Chinese plants -- Chapter 4. Reintroduction of rare and endangered plants in China -- Part 2. Reintroduction cases of rare and endangered plants in China -- Chapter 5. Reintroduction of Primulina tabacum Hance, a critically endangered Calciphilous perennial herb, in southern China -- Chapter 6. Artificial propagation and reintroduction of Dayaoshania cotinifolia W.T. Wang -- Chapter 7. Reintroduction of Tigridiopalma magnifica C. Chen, a critically endangered endemic plant, in southern China -- Chapter 8. Reintroduction of Camellia changii Ye (Theaceae), a critically endangered plant endemic to southern China -- Chapter 9. Conservation translocation of the rare and endangered tree Euryodendron excelsum in South China -- Chapter 10. Conservation translocations of Manglietia longipedunculata, a critically endangered tree in South China -- Chapter 11. Reintroduction of Parakmeria omeiensis Cheng, a critically endangered endemic plant, in Southwest China -- Chapter 12. Reintroduction of Hopea hainanensis Merr. et Chun, a wild plant with extremely small populations, in southern China -- Chapter 13. Reintroduction of Trigonobalanus doichangensis, a threatened plant species with extremely small populations -- Chapter 14. Reintroduction of Craigia yunnanensis to private plots, an innovated case with help from local volunteers -- Chapter 15. Reintroduction of Myricaria laxiflora (Franch.) P.Y. Zhang et Y.J. Zhang, a critically endangered shrub, in central China -- Chapter 16. Reintroduction of Bretschneidera sinensis Hemsl. an endangered endemic tree -- Chapter 17. Reintroduction of Paphiopedilum wardii Sumerh, an endangered terrestrial orchid in China -- Chapter 18. Reintroduction and assisted colonization of Paphiopedilum spicerianum: An orchid with extremely small populations in China -- Chapter 19. Orchid conservation translocation efforts in China -- Chapter 20. Reintroduction of wild Cycas species in China.
    Abstract: The book offers a comprehensive review of the advances in conservation and the reintroduction of rare and endangered plants in China. It systematically discusses plant diversity, in situ and ex situ protection and plant reintroduction in China, including the reintroduction species list and orchid plant reintroduction up to November 2019. A useful reference resource for students, instructors and scientific researchers in the field of wild plant protection, botany, biodiversity protection, and natural land protection and management, the book also provides valuable insights for government departments involved in plant management.
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    Pages: XIV, 233 p. 93 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811553011
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5301-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5301-1
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    Microbial Photosynthesis (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Water. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Photosynthesis and Energy Transfer -- Chapter 1. Molecular mechanism of photosynthesis driven by red-shifted chlorophylls -- Chapter 2. Cyanobacterial NDH-1-photosystem I supercomplex -- Chapter 3. Recent progress on the LH1-RC complexes of purple photosynthetic bacteria -- Chapter 4. Composition, organisation, and function of purple photosynthetic machinery -- Chapter 5. Redox potentials of quinones in aqueous solution: Relevance to redox potentials in protein environments -- Chapter 6. Photosynthesis in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: what we have learned so far? -- Part 2. Photosynthesis and the Environment -- Chapter 7. Photosynthetic performances of marine microalgae under influences of rising CO2 and solar UV radiation -- Chapter 8. Acquisition of Inorganic Carbon by Microalgae and Cyanobacteria -- Chapter 9. Circadian Clocks in Cyanobacteria -- Chapter 10. Iron Deficiency in Cyanobacteria -- Chapter 11. Adaptive Mechanisms of the Model Photosynthetic Organisms, Cyanobacteria, to Iron Deficiency -- Chapter 12. The roles of sRNAs in regulating stress responses in cyanobacteria -- Part 3. Artificial Photosynthesis and Light-driven Biofactory -- Chapter 13. Mimicking the Mn4CaO5-cluster in Photosystem II -- Chapter 14. Photosynthetic improvement of industrial microalgae for biomass and biofuel production -- Chapter 15. Self-assembly, organisation, regulation, and engineering of carboxysomes: CO2-fixing prokaryotic organelles. .
    Abstract: As the largest scale chemical reaction, photosynthesis supplies all of the organic carbon and oxygen for life on Earth. It is estimated that the photosynthetic activity of microorganisms is responsible for more than 50% of the primary production of molecular oxygen on Earth. This book highlights recent breakthroughs in the multidisciplinary areas of microbial photosynthesis, presenting the latest developments in various areas of microbial photosynthesis research, from bacteria to eukaryotic algae, and from theoretical biology to structural biology and biophysics. Furthermore, the book discusses advances in photosynthetic chassis, such as in the context of metabolic engineering and green chemical production. Featuring contributions by leading authorities in photosynthesis research, the book is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in the field, especially those studying biological evolution and the origin of life. .
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    Pages: VIII, 343 p. 83 illus., 70 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811531101
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3110-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-3110-1
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    Seed Science and Technology : Biology, Production, Quality (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Plants Development. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Development. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Seed Quality: Variety Development to Planting – An Overview -- 2. Seed Development and Maturation -- 3. Seed Dormancy and Regulation of Germination -- 4. Seed Vigour and Invigoration -- 5. Seed Longevity and Deterioration -- 6. Principles of Quality Seed Production -- 7. Vegetable Seed Production -- 8. Principles of Variety Maintenance for Quality Seed Production -- 9. Hybrid Seed Production Technology -- 10. Seed Processing for Quality Upgradation -- 11. Seed Storage and Packaging -- 12. Role of Seed Certification in Seed Quality Assurance -- 13. Testing Seed for Quality -- 14. Seed Health: Testing and Management -- 15. Molecular Techniques for Testing Genetic Purity and Seed Health -- 16. Seed Quality Enhancement -- 17. Emerging Trends and Promising Technologies.
    Abstract: This open-access edited book is a collection of 17 chapters, synthesized primarily from the lectures delivered by eminent Indian and international experts during a series of capacity-building programmes organised in India during 2020 and 2021 under the aegis of 'Indo-German Cooperation on Seed Sector Development', a component of the Bilateral Cooperation between the Governments of India and Germany. Seed Science and Technology, a multi-disciplinary subject, is advancing rapidly keeping pace with the development of improved plant varieties and other climate-resilient technologies. Knowledge of the underlying biological processes and application of appropriate technologies for variety maintenance and seed production; quality assurance, testing and enhancement; processing, packaging and storage etc., are important in a seed programme. Chapters presented in the book is a blend of basic seed biology covering seed development, maturation, dormancy, germination, vigour and invigoration, and seed deterioration; variety maintenance and production of genetically pure seed of open-pollinated and hybrid varieties in a few key field crops and vegetables, and fundamentals of seed processing, packaging and storage; and seed quality assurance systems followed in different countries; testing the essential components of seed quality including seed health, application of molecular technologies for precision in testing, and enhancement of seed quality. It concludes by identifying the key areas of future seed research and technology development. The book covers the fundamentals and recent advances of seed science and technology with the latest research information and an exhaustive and updated list of references on different topics. It is expected to benefit the students as well as the scientists, faculty members and seed sector professionals, working in the public and private seed sectors, certification authorities and seed producing agencies in India, and elsewhere. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 430 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811958885
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5888-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-5888-5
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    Thermotolerance in Crop Plants (2022)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Heat stress in wheat: adaptation strategies -- Molecular markers mediated heat stress tolerance in crop plants -- Physiology of crop yield under heat stress -- Physiological traits for improving heat stress tolerance in plants -- Understanding the mechanism of high temperature stress effect and tolerance in wheat -- Reactive Oxygen Species – Friend or Foe -- CDPKs based signalling network: Protecting the wheat from heat -- Heat Shock Proteins: Catalytic Chaperones involved in Modulating Thermotolerance in Plants -- Starch metabolism under heat stress -- Heat stress and grain quality -- Omics tools and techniques for study of defense mechanism in plants -- Induced mutagenesis for high temperature tolerance in crop plants -- CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing to enhance heat stress tolerance in crop plants -- Genomics-enabled breeding for heat and drought stress tolerance in crop plants.
    Abstract: This book collates various aspects of stress tolerance in crop plants. It primarily focuses on the heat and temperature related stress, starting from the severity of the problem on quantity and quality of yield under the threat of global climate change. The content also explores other mechanistic dimensions such as physiochemical and molecular mechanism underlying thermotolerance, signaling mechanism under heat stress, role of heat shock proteins in modulating thermotolerance, omics approach for development of climate smart-crop. Chapters discuss different approaches used in the past to develop heat stress tolerant crop plants, list of developed thermotolerant agriculturally important crop plants, redox homeostasis under heat stress, nutrient uptake and use efficiency in plants under heat stress and much more. The book is a useful compilation for researchers working in the area of abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants, as well as for students of plant physiology and agricultural sciences.
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    Pages: XIII, 321 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811938009
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3800-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-3800-9
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    Physiological Processes in Plants Under Low Temperature Stress (2022)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Effect of low temperature stress on germination, growth and phenology of plants: A review -- Chapter 2. Plant water relationship under low temperature stress: A review -- Chapter 3. Effect of low temperature stress on photosynthesis and allied traits: A review -- Chapter 4. Low temperature stress and nitrogen metabolism in plants: A review -- Chapter 5. Lipid metabolism in plants under low temperature stress -- Chapter 6. Plant growth hormones in plants under low temperature stress: A review -- Chapter 7. Effect of low temperature on dry matter, partitioning and seed yield: A review.
    Abstract: This book is a collection of comprehensive reviewed chapters covering major physiological aspects, both production as well as biochemical aspects, of a plant under low temperature stress. Low temperature stress has been dealt in two parts, first between 10 to 00 C and secondly between 0 to -400 C. This book highlights the physiological aspects of plants under low temperature stress and explains the various adaptive measures plants undergo to tolerate low temperature stress. Essential information is provided on germination, growth and development, dry matter accumulation, partitioning and final yield of a crop plant. As physiology deals with morphological and biochemical aspect of all the basic processes, therefore an in depth understanding the major physiological issues in plants under high temperature will help plant breeders to tailor different crop plants with desirable physiological traits to do better under higher temperature. The present book is intended to cover the effects of low temperature stress on the various physiological aspects in plants. Not only in production physiology, this book also deals with major biochemical processes, like photosynthesis, nitrogen and lipid metabolism, mineral nutrition and plant growth hormones. Efforts have been made deal with different measures to mitigate the effects of low temperature stress on plants. This book will be an asset for post graduate students, faculty members, researchers engaged in not only in physiological studies but also agronomy, plant breeding and like subjects. In depth analysis of the major physiological processes in plants under low temperature stress that are presented in this book will help plant breeders for tailoring crops for desirable physiological traits needed to survive and to give better economic return under the threats of low temperature stress. This book is also helpful for policy planners and industries engaged in agribusiness in short term as well as long term gain.
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    Pages: XIX, 734 p. 31 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811690372
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9037-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9037-2
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    Melatonin in Plants: A Regulator for Plant Growth and Development (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Agronomy. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Agronomy. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1. Melatonin discovery and divergent biosynthetic pathways in plant -- Ch 2. Melatonin detection and quantification techniques -- Ch 3. Melatonin-mediated regulation of germination, plant establishment and vegetative development -- Ch 4. Regulatory role of melatonin in flowering, fruit setting and ripening -- Ch 5. Regulatory role of melatonin in photosynthesis and respiration -- Ch 6. Phytohormonal cross-talk with melatonin in plant -- Ch 7. Interaction of melatonin with reactive oxygen species in plants -- Ch 8. Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) and Melatonin Interaction in Plant -- Ch 9. Diverse functional role of melatonin in post-harvest biology -- Ch 10. Regulatory role of melatonin in post-harvest management of vegetables and fruits -- Ch 11. Synergistic effect of melatonin in plant growth and development in stress mitigation -- Ch 12. Melatonin mediated regulation of growth, production and protection in forest plant species -- Ch 13. Melatonin: A promising tool against climate change and food security for better plant survival.
    Abstract: This book highlights the multifunctional role of the ubiquitous molecule, melatonin, in crop plants. The major focus of this edition is to provide detailed insights into morphophysiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of melatonin in the growth and development of the plant. The inception of melatonin as an animal hormone and the subsequent discovery of its multifaceted function in the animal system has triggered the research on this pineal gland hormone. During the last decade, the discovery, quantification and functional studies of melatonin as phytohormone has emerged at a rapid pace. Recently, this phyto-protectant has become an integral component of lab and field-based research on the mitigation of adverse effects of climate-driven abiotic stresses and postharvest biology and technology. The book explores various biosynthetic pathways and detection of melatonin covering its role in flowering, fruit development, photosynthesis, respiration, hormonal crosstalk, post-harvest biology and reactive oxygen species and nitrogen cycles. This book is of high interest to postharvest industries, horticulturists, scientists, researchers, and students. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 300 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819967452
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6745-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-6745-2
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    Plant Invasions and Global Climate Change (2023)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant ecology. ; Plant diseases. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Ecology. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1. Plant invasion and climate change: a global overview -- Ch 2. Impacts of plant invasions on ecosystem functionality: a perspective for ecosystem health and ecosystem services -- Ch 3. Menace of Plant Invasion: A View from Ecological Lens -- Ch 4. Role of extreme climate events in amplification of plant invasion -- Ch 5. Plant Invasion as Gleaned from Parasara's Vrkshayurveda -- Ch 6. Water, wind, and fire: extreme climate events enhance the spread of invasive plants in sensitive North American ecosystems -- Ch 7. Understanding eco-geographical relationship in invaded ranges by Acacia longifolia (Andrews) Willd. – An intercontinental case study on Acacia invasions -- Ch 8. Invasive plants in India: their adaptability, socio-ecological impacts, and response to changing climate -- Ch 9. Plant invasion in an aquatic ecosystem: A new frontier under climate change -- Ch 10. Plant invasion and soil processes: A mechanistic understanding -- Ch 11. Plant invasion dynamics in mountain ecosystems under changing climate scenario -- Ch 12. The role of epigenetics on plant invasions under climate change scenario -- Ch 13. Comparative assessment of Machine Learning Algorithms for habitat suitability of Tribulus terrestris (Linn): An economically important weed -- Ch 14. Strategies of plant invasion and management for the conservation and restoration of degraded poor agricultural lands -- Ch 15. Plant Invasion and Climate Change: An Overview on History, Impacts and Management Practices -- Ch 16. Biochar: a tool for combatting both invasive species and climate change -- Ch 17. An action plan to prevent and manage alien plant invasions in India.
    Abstract: This edited book provides an ensemble of contemporary research related to the challenges, impacts and precautionary measures for tackling plant invasions in the context of changing climate in different regions of the world. In current scenario, plant invasions are expansive and significant component of anthropogenic global climate change. Temperature variations may compromise the adaptability of native species, thereby stressing them and decreasing the resistance potential of natural communities to invasion. Invasive alien species under the current scenario have been suggested as a major threat to biodiversity. It is also predicted that increasing disturbances or extreme events such as fires, floods, cyclones, storms, heat-waves, droughts, etc. will be direct consequences of changing climate supporting the invasive alien species. A comprehensive understanding of the interaction between species invasion and climate change will be supplemental in forecasting future shifts in biodiversity. Further, different predictive models indicate a plausible increase in the abundance and impact of invasive alien species which may have direct implications for future research and target-oriented policy and decision making. However, these predictions become more complicated considering the complexity of interactions between the impacts of changing climate with other components of global change (changes in land use, nitrogen deposition, etc.) which are affecting the distribution of native plant species, ecosystem dynamics as well as non-native/invasive species. This book will be suitable for students (undergraduate and postgraduates) of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences; teachers, researchers, and climate change scientists in academic and research institutions. It will also be applicable to environmental management agencies, government agencies and policy makers. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 418 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819959105
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5910-5
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    Melatonin in Plants: A Pleiotropic Molecule for Abiotic Stresses and Pathogen Infection (2023)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Plant diseases. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1. Evolution of melatonin as an oxidative stress mitigator in plant -- Ch 2. Melatonin-mediated drought stress mitigation by modulation of physiological and biochemical responses in plants -- Ch 3. Reprogramming of salt stress under the influence of melatonin -- Ch 4. Mechanistic insights on melatonin-mediated heat stress regulation in plant -- Ch 5. Melatonin a key regulator of cold stress in plants -- Ch 6. Illustrating recent development in melatonin-heavy metal research in plant -- Ch 7. Melatonin in Nutrient use efficiency of regulation in crop plants -- Ch 8. Melatonin-mediated signalling and regulation of viral and bacterial diseases -- Ch 9. Explicating the role of melatonin in the mitigation of fungal diseases in plants -- Ch 10. Role of melatonin in management of stress tolerance of forest tree species -- Ch 11. Emerging role of melatonin in integrated management of crop pathogens -- Ch 12. Exploring Melatonin's Potential as an Alternative Strategy for Protecting Plants from Biotic Stresses.
    Abstract: This edited book highlights the multifunctional role of the ubiquitous molecule, melatonin in crop plants. The major focus of this edition is to provide a comprehensive insight into the key focus is on Melatonin mediated alleviation of abiotic stresses and pathogens infection. The inception of melatonin as an animal hormone and the subsequent discovery of its multifaceted function in the animal system has revolutionized the research on this penial hormone. During the last decade, the discovery, quantification and functional studies of melatonin as phytohormone has emerged at a rapid pace. Recently, this phyto-protectant has become an integral component of lab and field-based research on the mitigation of adverse effects of climate-driven abiotic stresses and postharvest biology and technology. The book explores melatonin mediated management of various abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heat and cold temperature. The book also focuses on role of melatonin in heavy metal stress, viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases, and, also contains chapter on melatonin facilitated nutrient use efficiency in plants. This book is of interest to postharvest industries, horticulturists, scientists, researchers, and students.
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    Pages: XVI, 242 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819967414
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6741-4
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