Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules
Innovations in Stress Biology and Crop Resilience
- 1st Edition - August 15, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: M. Iqbal R. Khan, Palakolanu Sudhakar Reddy
- Language: English
Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules serves as a authoritative reference on the multifaceted molecular regulators and biotechnological innovations underpinning plant resilience… Read more
Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules serves as a authoritative reference on the multifaceted molecular regulators and biotechnological innovations underpinning plant resilience to environmental stressors. This volume delivers an exhaustive treatment of diverse classes of signaling entities—including phytohormones, secondary messengers, gasotransmitters, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, carbohydrates, lipids, isoprenoids, bioactive peptides, ATP, mitogenic factors, and heterotrimeric G proteins—elucidating their roles in complex stress adaptation pathways.
In addition to molecular and biochemical foundations, the book explores advanced methodologies such as nanoparticle-facilitated metabolic modulation, RNA interference mechanisms to optimize nutrient utilization, and the emerging significance of biostimulants in modulating plant-microbe interactions and inter-plant signaling networks. Detailed discussions on systemic signaling mediated by mobile molecules and photoreceptor-mediated photomorphogenic responses further enrich the scope.
Integrating cutting-edge genetic engineering approaches, notably CRISPR/Cas systems, alongside computational modeling for simulating metabolic networks, the volume facilitates accelerated crop improvement strategies essential for addressing contemporary challenges in food security and agro-ecosystem sustainability.
Designed as an indispensable resource for researchers, advanced graduate students, and industry professionals, Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules bridges fundamental plant molecular biology with translational biotechnology to foster the development of resilient, high-performance crops tailored for a changing climate.
- Incorporates detailed graphical representations of molecular processes, signaling pathways, and regulatory networks, alongside quantitative models and mathematical frameworks to enhance practical application and predictive accuracy.
- Offers a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary insights into environment-induced perturbations and the dynamic roles of plant stimulating molecules in stress adaptation.
- Identifies critical gaps and proposes targeted directions for future research in plant signaling biology, highlighting emerging opportunities to advance crop resilience and sustainable agriculture.
2. Utilizing plant growth regulators for sustainable agricultural intensification under abiotic stress
3. Regulation and signaling of Auxin and Cytokinin in a Plant’s Salt Stress Adaptation
4. Crosstalk of Salicylic Acid with Other Growth Regulators and Signaling Molecules in Mediating Abiotic Stress Tolerance In Plants
5. Exploring the protective effects of abscisic acid against salt stress in rice
6. Signal to Survive: Endophyte-Driven Strategies for Abiotic Stress Tolerance
7. Strigolactone-Mediated Signaling Pathways in Sorghum: Molecular Insights into {i|Striga} Resistance
8. Uncovering Stress Signals: The Key Role of Reactive Carbonyl Compounds in Plants
9. Integrating Gene Editing and Plant Stimulants to Develop Virus-Resilient Crops
10. Biotechnological innovations for sustainable agriculture
11. Mobile signals in systemic stress response: RNA, peptides and hormonal interactions
12. Heterotrimeric G protein subunits in plant signal transduction: Roles in plant development, and stress responses
13. CRISPR/Cas as a speed breeding system to develop abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 15, 2026
- Language: English
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M. Iqbal R. Khan
Dr. M. Iqbal R. Khan currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of Botany, and Deputy Director of The Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Also, an Adjunct Professor at the Korea University, Seoul, South Korea and Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. Exposure of agricultural crops to environmental stress–induced adversities pose a serious threat to global food and nutritional security. Dr. Khan research has primarily focused on major staple crops, particularly wheat, with the objective of reducing their susceptibility to environmental stress under projected future climatic pressures and contributing toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Khan has published more than 100 articles, edited 11 Books, and authored 14 Book Chapters in reputed Publishers. He has an h-index of 57 and i10-index of 98, with more than 14600 citations to his credit as per Google Scholar as per bibliometric data in Jan 2026. He has been recognized as Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in Animal and Plant Science category and is in the list of Top 2% Scientists (Elsevier) of the World (2021-2025). Dr. Khan has been awarded with The National Academy of Sciences (NASI) - Membership in Plant and Agricultural Sciences (2024), and recipient of Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Associates (2024). Further, his work has attracted prestigious awards, including R.H. Dastur Gold Medal Award-ISPP (2023), Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award-NASI (2021), and Young Scientist Award-ISPP (2018). He is on the Editorial Board of many renowned journals as the Section Editor in Plant and Soil, Associate Editor in Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 3-Biotech, and Plant Physiology Reports. Also served as Guest Editor in the Agriculture, Frontiers in Plant Science, Sustainability and Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.
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Palakolanu Sudhakar Reddy
Dr. Sudhakar Reddy Palakolanu has over 14 years of expertise in plant molecular biology, functional genomics, and gene editing. His research focuses on identifying and analyzing genes linked to complex traits using advanced molecular and biotechnological techniques. His main goal is to use cutting-edge methods to study and enhance key agronomic traits in dryland crops, especially millets. By integrating the latest biotechnological tools, his work aims to validate candidate genes discovered through trait dissection, supporting sustainable crop development.
Dr. Reddy’s accomplishments have been recognized with several prestigious national awards, including the Young Scientist Award and the INSPIRE Faculty Award from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (DST-GoI). He also received a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), which enabled him to conduct advanced research in Germany. In addition, Dr. Reddy served as a Guest Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines, where he worked on CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing to improve rice grain quality. His extensive research portfolio includes 76 research articles, 8 book chapters, 2 books, and 2 patents. In addition to his research, he serves as a reviewer for leading international journals, including Trends in Plant Science, Genome Biology, Frontiers in Plant Science, Physiologia Plantarum, Plant Cell Reports, Plant Biotechnology Journal, and BMC Plant Biology, among others.