Abiotic Stress in Underground Vegetables
Response and Mitigation
- 1st Edition - March 20, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Milan Kumar Lal, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Awadhesh Kumar, Ravinder Kumar, Brajesh Singh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 9 6 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 9 6 0 - 1
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Request a sales quoteAbiotic Stress in Underground Vegetables provides comprehensive information on the morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses of various underground vegetable crops to abiotic stress and the strategies for managing these crops under these conditions.
Climate changes pose major challenges to the productivity and yield of crops, particularly horticultural crops that bear their edible parts underground. Underground vegetable crops are highly nutritious, non-cereal plant species grown in various agro-ecological zones and play a significant role in feeding both people and animals around the world as well a providing industrial products. To address the range of challenges created by climate changes, it is crucial to understand the physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of crops to abiotic stress and the potential mechanisms of resistance and mitigation.
Presented in two parts, 'Stress Responses' and 'Stress Mitigation', Abiotic Stress in Underground Vegetables offers a detailed exploration of reactions of different underground vegetable crops to abiotic stress, along with effective management strategies for cultivating these crops. This book is an essential resource for researchers, students, crop growers, and all stakeholders in the field of crop sciences who are interested in improving the yield and productivity of these vital crops.
- Provides complete information on functional plant physiology and the molecular aspects of underground vegetable crops
- Presents comprehensive information and potential application strategies of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in the horticultural crop production system
- Includes synthesis and assimilation of the potential use of novel phytohormone-diverse plant growth stages
Researchers and Advanced students in crop science and agriculture
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Part 1: Stress responses
- Chapter 1. Overview of underground vegetable crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Underground vegetable crops as a source of nutrition
- 1.3 Importance of root and tuber crops to industries and pharmacy
- 1.4 Root and tuber crops and its status in the world
- 1.5 Requirements for increased productivity of tropical roots and tubers
- 1.6 Constraints in tropical root and tuber production
- 1.7 Applications of tropical roots and tubers
- 1.8 Conclusion and future aspects
- References
- Chapter 2. Climate change and abiotic stress: a perspective from underground vegetable crop
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Climate change and its effect on vegetable production
- 2.3 Underground vegetable growing areas around the world
- 2.4 Vulnerabilities in vegetable production under climate change risk
- 2.5 Abiotic stresses and its effect on underground vegetables
- 2.6 Strategies to cope with climate change vis-a-vis underground vegetables
- 2.7 Breeding for climate resilience in underground vegetable crops
- 2.8 Agrometeorological interventions
- 2.9 Potential climate-resilient underground vegetables
- 2.10 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Physiological and biochemical mechanisms in underground vegetable crops for growth and development
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Significant role of photosynthesis in tuber and root development
- 3.3 Significant role of water relations
- 3.4 Significant role of light
- 3.5 Mechanism of vascular bundle development in tuber and root crops
- 3.6 Source–sink relationship
- 3.7 Molecular mechanisms of tuber development in potato
- 3.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. Phenotyping root and tuber crops under abiotic stress
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Abiotic stress and root system architecture
- 4.3 Importance of phenotyping in breeding of root and tuber crops
- 4.4 Techniques used for root phenotyping in tuber crops
- 4.5 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 5. Navigating salinity challenges: enhancing resilience in underground vegetable crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Environmental stress and salinity
- 5.3 Impact of salinity on underground vegetable crops
- 5.4 Physiological mechanisms for salinity tolerance
- 5.5 Genetic engineering approaches to control salt stress
- 5.6 Sustainable cultivation practices
- 5.7 Climate-resilient crop varieties
- 5.8 Nutrient management for salt-affected soil
- 5.9 MicroRNA regulation in salt stress responses
- 5.10 Metabolic profiling of salt-stressed crops
- 5.11 Biological control of soil-borne pathogens in saline soil
- 5.12 Role of hormones in salinity stress responses
- 5.13 Innovations in breeding for salt tolerance
- 5.14 Economic considerations and market dynamics
- 5.15 Climate change adaptation strategies
- 5.16 Global collaboration and knowledge exchange
- 5.17 Nano-scale interventions for enhancing salt tolerance
- 5.18 Epigenetic regulation in salt stress responses
- 5.19 Role of secondary metabolites in salt adaptation
- 5.20 Aquaponics: integrating fish farming with vegetable production
- 5.21 Interactive effects of salinity and climate change
- 5.22 Symbiotic nitrogen fixation for saline soil improvement
- 5.23 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Drought stress as a main culprit in growth and development of root and tuber crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Root and tuber crops in response to drought stress
- 6.3 Emerging advanced technologies to mitigate the impact of drought stress in root and tuber crops
- 6.4 Challenges to using the emerging advanced technologies
- 6.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 7. High-temperature stress: a major hurdle in the root and tuber crops production system
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Understanding the impact of high-temperature stress
- 7.3 Root and tuber crops: vulnerability to high-temperature stress
- 7.4 Challenges and consequences in crop production
- 7.5 Resilience and adaptation in root and tuber crop systems
- 7.6 Future prospects and research directions
- 7.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Effect of heavy metal on production and productivity of underground vegetable crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Consequences of heavy metals stress on underground vegetable crops
- 8.3 Emerging advanced technologies to mitigate the impact of heavy metals stress on underground vegetable crops
- 8.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9. High light intensity in root and tuber crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Role of light and effect of high light intensity on the growth and development of underground vegetable crops
- 9.3 High light effect on photosynthetic machinery
- 9.4 Morphoanatomical response of underground vegetable crops to high light intensity
- 9.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Cold/frost stress response of underground vegetable crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Importance of understanding the cold stress response
- 10.3 Causes of cold stress in underground vegetable crops
- 10.4 Symptoms of cold stress in underground vegetable crops
- 10.5 Accumulation of antioxidants, protective metabolites, and modification of gene expression
- 10.6 Strategies for mitigating cold stress in underground vegetable crops
- 10.7 Conclusion
- References
- Part 2: Stress mitigation
- Chapter 11. Phytohormone as a savior in abiotic stress tolerance in underground vegetable crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Phytohormones as a protective measure for underground vegetable crops
- 11.3 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 12. Interaction of phytohormone and reactive oxygen species in root and tuber crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Controlling excessive reactive oxygen species
- 12.3 Interaction between phytohormones and reactive oxygen species in tuber crops under abiotic stress
- 12.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13. Multiomics approach to address alleviation of abiotic stress in root and tuber crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- Abbreviations
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Abiotic stress factors in root and tuber crops
- 13.3 Multiomics approach to alleviate abiotic stress factors
- 13.4 Integration of multiomics to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in abiotic stress responses
- 13.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 14. The role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in alleviating the deleterious effects of abiogenic stressors in underground vegetable crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Nutritional attributes of underground/root vegetables
- 14.3 Major abiogenic factors hindering agricultural plants
- 14.4 Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria-mediated alleviation of abiotic stresses in vegetable crops
- 14.5 Action mechanisms of plant growth-promoting rhizobacterias in alleviating abiotic stresses
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 15. Agronomic approaches to deal with the abiotic stress tolerance in root and tuber crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 The Role of roots and tuber crops in nutritional security
- 15.3 Root morphology and characteristics of some root and tuber crops
- 15.4 Different abiotic stress hampering the cultivation of root and tuber crops and their mitigation strategies
- 15.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16. Genetics and breeding approach of mitigation of abiotic stress in underground vegetable crops
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Effect of different abiotic stresses on the productivity of major underground vegetable crops
- 16.3 Morphological and anatomical response of crop under abiotic stressors
- 16.4 Genomics of abiotic stress mitigation in underground vegetables
- 16.5 Proteomics approaches to abiotic stress responses in underground vegetable crops
- 16.6 Metabolomics applied to abiotic stress responses in underground vegetable crops
- 16.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Genome editing and molecular approaches in underground crops for abiotic stress
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Abiotic stress in underground crops
- 17.3 Molecular basis of abiotic stress resilience
- 17.4 Genome editing techniques
- References
- Chapter 18. Heavy metal accumulation in vegetable crops: a threat to sustainable agroecosystem
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Sources, uptake, and transport of heavy metal contamination
- 18.3 Uptake and transport
- 18.4 Translocation and distribution within the plant
- 18.5 Factors influencing uptake and transport
- 18.6 Effects
- 18.7 Mitigation and remediation strategies for heavy metal contamination in vegetable crops
- 18.8 Good agricultural practices for minimizing heavy metal contamination
- 18.9 Emerging technologies and innovations in heavy metal management in vegetable crops
- 18.10 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 19. Elevated CO2 and underground vegetable crop
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Introduction to the rising levels of atmospheric CO2
- 19.3 Statement of the problem: understanding the impact of elevated CO2 on underground vegetable crops
- 19.4 Historical perspective on CO2 levels and their effects on plant physiology
- 19.5 Existing research on the effect of elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration on above-ground crops
- 19.6 Definition and classification of underground vegetable crops: an overview
- 19.7 Physiological responses of underground vegetable crops to elevated CO2
- 19.8 Importance of underground crops in global agriculture
- 19.9 Identifying challenges faced by underground vegetable crops under elevated CO2
- 19.10 Future prospects for optimizing productivity, resilience, and sustainability in elevated CO2 environments
- 19.11 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 20. Production, trade, and future prospects of Indian vegetables: current scenario and way forward
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Trends in area, production, and productivity of underground vegetables
- 20.3 Export and import scenario of underground vegetables in India
- 20.4 Production constraints and trade-related challenges in Indian vegetables
- 20.5 Policies and future prospects of vegetables
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 20, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 354
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443239618
- eBook ISBN: 9780443239601
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Milan Kumar Lal
Dr. Milan Kumar Lal, Doctor in Plant Physiology, working in the area of abiotic, abiotic stress and nutritional aspect of potato and other starchy crops at ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, India. He is an expert worker in the area of abiotic stress such as heat, drought salinity and heavy metal. Moreover, he is also working on the aspect of the effect of biotic stress such as fungus, virus and bacteria on plant physiological, biochemical and molecular responses. Apart from this, he also has expertise in the nutritional and quality aspects of starchy crops, including resistant starch, glycemic index, phytonutrients, functional fermented foods and beverages, bioactive compounds, and various processing techniques to enhance these components in food products of starchy crops. His findings have generated more than 90 publications in the international peer-reviewed journal.
Affiliations and expertise
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, IndiaRK
Rahul Kumar Tiwari
Dr Rahul Kumar Tiwari, a doctor in Plant Pathology, works as a scientist at Central Potato Research Institute Shimla, India. He is currently working on melatonin-mediated mitigation of soil and tuber-borne diseases and physiological disorders in crop plants. He has also worked on signalling mechanism of pathogens, pathogenomics and management of hemibiotrophic fungi. He has explored the genetic diversity of pathogenic microbes in field and horticultural crops. Additionally, his area of interest is on multiple aspects of pathophysiological alterations in food crops under the influence of diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. He has published more than 40 publications in national and internationally reputed journal.
Affiliations and expertise
ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAK
Awadhesh Kumar
Dr. Awadhesh Kumar, Ph.D., Scientist (Plant Biochemistry), ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, India has over 17 years research experience on nutritional and molecular biochemistry. Presently, he is working on starch digestibility parameters (Glycemic index, amylose, resistant starch) and role of antinutritional factor (phytic acid) on minerals bioavailability in rice grain. He is also working on the improvement of photosynthetic efficiency in rice. In addition to above research areas, he is also involved in exploring the role of abiotic stresses (drought, heat and low light) on biochemical and nutritional parameters in rice. He has published more than 100 research/review/other articles in various national and international journals. In his credit, 3 patents are granted in the year between 2020-2022.
Affiliations and expertise
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, IndiaRK
Ravinder Kumar
Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Ph.D., Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India has over 15 years of research experience on biotic and abiotic stresses management in plant, potato biotechnology, particularly formulation of dsRNA for late blight, development of transgenic lines with ToLCNDV resistance, potato genetic resource management, developed several diagnostic tools like uniplex/multiplex RT-PCR, real-time RT-PCR, LAMP, and RT-RPA protocols for the detection of potato pathogens, molecular characterization and genome sequencing of plant pathogens. He has published over 120 research papers/reviews articles in national/international peer-reviewed journals, training manuals and book chapters, edited Institute publications like newsletters and annual reports. He is the recipient of Awards like IPA-Kaushalya Sikka Memorial Award, Chandra Prabha Singh Young Scientist Award, Young Scientist Associate award, best oral/poster awards of different scientific professional societies.
Affiliations and expertise
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, IndiaBS
Brajesh Singh
Dr. Brajesh Singh Doctor in Botany, Principal Scientist at ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute Shimla and Head of Crop Physiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology Division. His interest had been on potato storage technologies and processing and nutritional quality assessments. He is currently coordinating the programme on Post harvest management and nutritional enhancement of potatoes. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and is author of four patents.
Affiliations and expertise
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