Frontiers in Plant–Soil Interaction

Molecular Insights into Plant Adaptation

1st Edition - May 1, 2021
Imprint: Academic Press
Editors: Tariq Aftab, Khalid Rehman Hakeem
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Plants face a wide range of environmental challenges, which are expected to become more intense as a result of global climate change. Plant–soil interactions play an important role in the functioning of ecosystems. Soil properties represent a strong selection pressure for plant diversity and influence the structure of plant communities and biodiversity. The complexity of plant–soil interactions has recently been studied by developing a trait-based approach in which responses and effects of plants on soil environment are quantified and modelled. This fundamental research on plant–soil interaction in ecosystems is essential to transpose knowledge of functional ecology to environmental management.

Frontiers in Plant-Soil Interaction: Molecular Insights into Plant Adaptation will address topics that provide advances in understanding plant responses to soil conditions through the integration of genetic, molecular, and plant-level studies of diverse biotic and abiotic stresses under field and laboratory conditions. This book will be beneficial to students and researchers working on stress physiology and stress proteins, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering and other fields of plant-soil interactions. Frontiers in Plant-Soil Interaction will also help scientists explore new horizons in their area of research.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Plant–soil interactions in a changing world: a climate change perspective
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Scenario of global climate change
1.3 Plant responses toward changing climate
1.4 Climate change and soil interrelation
1.5 Plant–soil feedbacks in changing climate
1.6 Use of crop models to monitor plant–soil responses in climate change scenario
1.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2. Role of carbon cycle in soil productivity and carbon fluxes under changing climate
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Carbon cycling in forests
2.3 Carbon cycle of the coastal ocean
2.4 Carbon inputs to coastal systems
2.5 The role of climate: help and disturbances
2.6 Humans and their interventions to carbon cycle
2.7 Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 3. Molecular advances in plant root system architecture response and redesigning for improved performance under unfavorable environments
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Physiological, genetic, and molecular aspects of root system architecture regulations
3.3 Molecular basis of improved root system architecture under multiple abiotic stresses
3.4 Summary
References
Chapter 4. Nanotechnology-based biofortification: a plant–soil interaction modulator/enhancer
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Nanotechnology agents at work
4.3 Nanomaterials and soil system
4.4 Nanomaterial and plant system
4.5 Nanotechnology-based biofortification tools
4.6 Environmental impact of nanomaterials
4.7 Physiological and molecular response of plant using nanomaterials
4.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 5. Transcription factors involved in plant responses to stress adaptation
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Stress signaling in plants
5.3 Role of transcription factors in stress conditions
5.4 A case study of heat shock transcription factors
5.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Nitrate assimilation: cross talk between plants and soil
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Nitrogen—an important element for plant growth
6.3 Plant soil interaction and nitrate uptake
6.4 Regulation and signaling in nitrate uptake
6.5 Nitrate assimilation
6.6 Nitrogen use efficiency and nitrate pollution
6.7 Conclusion
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 7. Next-generation genetic engineering tools for abiotic stress tolerance in plants
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Consequences/adverse effects of abiotic stresses on crop productivity
7.3 Prospects of physiological and genetic engineering tools for abiotic stress tolerance in plants
7.4 Physiological mechanisms for abiotic stress tolerance in plants
7.5 Next-generation genetic engineering tools for abiotic stress tolerance in plants
7.6 Challenges for the application of genetic engineering tools for abiotic stress tolerance in plants
7.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Omics approaches for improving abiotic stress tolerance in rice: recent advances and future prospects
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Genomics
8.3 Transcriptomics
8.4 Proteomics
8.5 Metabolomics
8.6 Phenomics
8.7 Other omics approaches
8.8 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 9. Interactions of phytohormones with abiotic stress factors under changing climate
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Interaction of salicylic acid with other signaling agents under abiotic stress
9.3 Interaction of nitric oxide with other signaling agents under abiotic stress
9.4 Interaction of brassinosteroids with other signaling agents under abiotic stress
9.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. The role of soil microbes in the plant adaptation to stresses: current scenario and future perspective
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Role of soil microbes in plant growth—an overview
10.3 Stress tolerance mechanisms
10.4 Environmental stresses and soil microbe-mediated plant growth regulation
10.5 Conclusion and future directions
References
Chapter 11. CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing for improved stress tolerance in plants
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Genome rewriting with the pen of genome editing CRISPR tools
11.3 The CRISPR/Cas system
11.4 Genome editing for improvement of plants
11.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Photosynthetic and cellular responses in plants under saline conditions
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Negative effects of soil salinity in plants
12.3 Adaptation of plants toward salinity
12.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13. Physiological and molecular strategies of plant adaptationin phosphorus-deficient soils
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Physiological and morphological responses to phosphorus stress
13.3 Molecular mechanisms of senescing, signaling, and communication during phosphorus starvation
13.4 Transcriptional response to phosphorus starvation
13.5 Metabolic adaptations: role of sugar and lipid
13.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 14. Biotic stresses on plants: reactive oxygen species generation and antioxidant mechanism
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Different forms of reactive oxygen species generated during biotic stress
14.3 Generation of reactive oxygen species in different cellular compartments
14.4 Deleterious effects of high levels of reactive oxygen species
14.5 Reactive oxygen species scavenging by antioxidants
14.6 Role of reactive oxygen species in signaling and instigation of plant defense
14.7 Reactive oxygen species sensing and stimulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling
14.8 Influence of reactive oxygen species on transcriptional, translational and epigenetic changes
14.9 Influence of reactive oxygen species on posttranslational modifications
14.10 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 15. Physiological mechanisms and adaptation strategies of plants under heavy metal micronutrient deficiency/toxicity conditions
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Specific role of HMmNs in plants
15.3 Effect of HMmNs stress on plants
15.4 Management of HMmNs deficiency and toxicity
15.5 Management of HMmNs toxicity
15.6 Hyperaccumulators
15.7 Summary
References
Chapter 16. Halophytes as effective tool for phytodesalination and land reclamation
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Phytodesalination; sustainable solution for soil salinity
16.3 Halophytes as a boon for desalination
16.4 Inherent tolerance mechanisms in halophytes
16.5 Transgenic approaches for salinity tolerance
16.6 Future prospects and conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 17. Role of nickel in regulation of nitrogen metabolism in legume–rhizobium symbiosis under critical conditions
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Nickel uptake and transport
17.3 Regulatory role of Ni in legume rhizobia symbiosis and N metabolism in plants
17.4 Nodule development
17.5 Nodulation factor expression
17.6 Leghemoglobin content and nitrogenase activity
17.7 Nitrate reductase activity
17.8 Hydrogenase activity
17.9 Urease activity
17.10 Ureide metabolism
17.11 Amino acid metabolism
17.12 Carbon metabolism
17.13 Nutrient balance
17.14 Nickel and rhizobia-mediated molecular responses for the alleviation of critical conditions during legume–rhizobia symbiosis
17.15 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 18. Beneficial aspects of cobalt uptake in plants exposed to abiotic stresses
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Co in soil and its uptake by plants
18.3 Roles of Co in stimulating N metabolism in legumes
18.4 Roles of Co in stimulating growth and yield in plants
18.5 Roles of Co in overcoming oxidative stress and nutrient deficiency
18.6 Conclusion
18.7 Future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 19. Iron in the soil–plant–human continuum
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Iron geochemistry
19.3 Iron in soil
19.4 Iron in plant
19.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 20. The molecular mechanism of brassinosteroids in mediating the abiotic stress responses of plants
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Brassinosteroids perception and receptor kinases
20.3 Interaction of abscisic acid and brassinosteroids
20.4 Interaction of auxin and brassinosteroids
20.5 Interaction of ethylene and brassinosteroids
20.6 Interaction of gibberellins and brassinosteroids
20.7 Interaction of salicylic acid and brassinosteroids
20.8 Interaction of jasmonic acid and brassinosteroids
20.9 Interaction of cytokinin and brassinosteroids
20.10 Response of brassinosteroids in abiotic stress using different transcription factors
References
Chapter 21. Emerging roles of osmoprotectant glycine betaine against salt-induced oxidative stress in plants: a major outlook of maize (Zea mays L.)
Abstract
Abbreviations
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Role of major osmoprotectants during salt-induced oxidative stress in maize
21.3 Physiological mechanism of glycine betaine during salt-induced oxidative stress in maize
21.4 Molecular mechanism of glycine betaine during salt-induced oxidative stress in maize
21.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 22. Ecodesigning for ecological sustainability
Abstract
List of abbreviations
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Ecological design
22.3 Soil conservation and restoration
22.4 Watershed management toward sustainability
22.5 Ecological modeling and sustainability
22.6 Strategies and approaches toward environmental sustainability
22.7 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Index

Tariq Aftab

Tariq Aftab received his PhD degree in the Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, India, and is currently an Assistant Professor there. He received prestigious Leibniz-DAAD fellowship from Germany, a Raman Fellowship from the Government of India, and Young Scientist Awards from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of India. He has worked as Visiting Scientist at IPK, Gatersleben, Germany, and in the Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, United States. He has edited 14 books with international publishers, including Elsevier Inc., Springer Nature, and CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), co-authored several book chapters, and published over 65 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals. His research interests include physiological, proteomic, and molecular studies on medicinal and crop plants.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

Khalid Rehman Hakeem

Dr. Khalid Rehman Hakeem (PhD) is Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has more both teaching and research experience in plant eco-physiology, biotechnology and molecular biology, medicinal plant research, plant-microbe-soil interactions as well as in environmental studies. He has served as the visiting scientist at Jinan University, Guangzhou, China. He has more than 110 research publications in peer-reviewed international journals has extensive book publishing experience as well. He is included in the advisory board of Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK. He is a fellow of Plantae group of the American Society of Plant Biologists, member of the World Academy of Sciences, member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan, and member of Asian Federation of Biotechnology, Korea.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Makkah Province Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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