
Improving Stress Resilience in Plants
Physiological and Biochemical Basis and Utilization in Breeding
- 1st Edition - November 23, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Javaid Akthar Bhat, Parvaiz Ahmad, Riffat John
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 8 9 2 7 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 8 9 2 8 - 9
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Request a sales quoteImproving Stress Resilience in Plants: Physiological and Biochemical Basis and Utilization in Breeding addresses the urgent need for improved understanding of major plant stress tolerance mechanisms, the identification of the genes, and gene products that are key to improving those mechanisms and means of optimizing those genes through molecular approaches. With a focus on plant physiological and biochemical attributes at both cellular and whole plant levels, this book includes the latest information on crosstalk between the various signaling molecules and quantitative trait locus (QTL). Further, it explores the extension of these mechanisms to breeding approaches, confirming overall understanding and inspiring further research. Written by a team of global experts, and presented in three thematic sections, the book provides insights into physical adaptations, metabolism and pathways, and breeding techniques including CRISPR and conventional approaches to reduce the negative effects of stresses and improve crop yield even under stress conditions. It is an ideal resource for researchers, academics and advanced students seeking to improve stress tolerance among crop plants and developing key future strategies for sustainable food production.
- Explores key strategies, including signaling molecules and Quantitative Trait Locus (QTLs)
- Highlights stress mitigating agents for improved crop yield
- Provides an integrated and holistic overview, enabling and inspiring further research toward improved food security
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Physiological adaptation of plants to abiotic stresses
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Plant responses to abiotic stresses
- Microbe-assisted physiological responses to confer abiotic stress tolerance
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2 Role of soil microbes in modulating the physiological attributes of plants under extreme environmental conditions
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- Introduction
- Interaction of microbes in abiotic stresses
- Mechanisms of microbes in drought tolerance
- Microbes’ interactions in salinity stress tolerance
- Microbes assisted in the remedy of heavy metal and xenobiotic compounds
- Impact of microbes on climate change
- Impact of microbes in biotic stresses on plant growth and development
- Mechanisms of microbes against biotic stress tolerance in plants
- Conclusion and prospects
- References
- Chapter 3 Regulation of photosynthesis under stress
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Importance of photosynthesis
- Effect of water stress on photosynthesis and its regulation
- Effect of salt stress on photosynthesis and its regulation
- Effect of oxidative stress on photosynthesis and its regulation
- Effect of cold stress on photosynthesis and its regulation
- Effect of high temperature stress on photosynthesis and its regulation
- Effect of light intensity on photosynthesis and its regulation
- Role of phytohormones in regulating photosynthesis
- Induction of various signaling molecules for regulation of photosynthesis
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4 Mechanistic view of plant adaptation under iron deficiency stress
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Importance of iron in plants
- Uptake of iron from soil
- Involvement of bHLH family genes
- Targets and regulations of gene families in Arabidopsis and rice
- FIT-bHLH Ib and -IVc regulation
- Posttranslational regulation of bHLH TFs
- Hormone and other molecules in Fe homeostasis
- Transportation to the other parts
- Storage of Fe
- Iron transport and homeostasis in chloroplasts
- Ferritin dual regulation in mitochondria and chloroplast
- Fe-biofortification
- Future perspective
- References
- Chapter 5 Improving stress resilience in plants by nanoparticles
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Types of nanoparticles used in improving plant stress
- Role of nanoparticles in various stress tolerance
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6 Nitrogen forms and their availability-dependent root developmental adaptation in plants
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- N availability influences the blueprint of the RSA
- N sources defined root system architecture in plants
- Mutual effect of N and other nutrients on RSA
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 7 Physiological and biochemical responses of cereals to heavy metal stress
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Sources of heavy metals in soil
- Uptake of heavy metal by plants
- Physiological responses of cereals under heavy metal contamination
- Biochemical response of cereals toward heavy metal stress
- Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 8 Application of halophyte microbiome for development of salt tolerance in crops
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Halophyte microbiome
- Microbial adaptation to the salinity
- Beneficial microbes from halophytes
- Microbial-interaction with plant
- Influence of halotolerant microbes on salinity tolerance of crops
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9 Role of compatible osmolytes in plant stress tolerance under the influence of phytohormones and mineral elements
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of osmolytes in abiotic stress tolerance
- Molecular aspects of osmolyte induced stress tolerances
- Osmolyte accumulation in abiotic stress conditions regulated by stress signaling pathways
- Regulation of osmolytes by phytohormones under abiotic stress
- Alleviation of abiotic stresses through mineral nutrients
- Cobalt, selenium and silicon
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10 Recent progress in enzymatic antioxidant defense system in plants against different environmental stresses
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of enzymatic antioxidant defense system in plants
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11 Role of sulfur and its crosstalk with phytohormones under abiotic stress in plants
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Sulfur biosynthesis uptake and translocation under stress conditions
- Crosstalk of sulfur assimilation with phytohormones under abiotic stress tolerance
- Role of sulfur metabolites in plant stress tolerance
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12 Plant growth coordination during stress conditions: Role of phytohormones
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Phytohormones coordinating nutrients (NPK) deficiency responses in plants
- Environmental stress: Effect on plant development
- Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 13 Modulation of HSPs by phytohormone applications
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Plant responses to heat stress
- HSPs are biomolecules that assist plants in reaction to stress
- Plant hormones are essential regulators for the adaptation of plants to stressors
- Phytohormones contribute to the stress tolerance of plants by regulating HSPs
- Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 14 Modulation in phytohormone metabolism in plants under stress conditions
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The importance of phytohormones to plants
- Abiotic stresses and phytohormones
- Hormones are applied exogenously to help plants adapt to stress
- The role of phytohormones in abiotic stress tolerance has recently been studied
- Engineering of phytohormone metabolism
- Conclusion and prospective future
- References
- Chapter 15 Integrated approaches of “omics” for the improvement of stress tolerance in plants
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Genomics—Understanding the genetics of stress tolerance in plants
- Transcriptomics—Insight into transcriptional control of the stress-management
- Conclusion and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 16 Understanding the regulatory mechanism of abiotic stress tolerance in plants by using genomic approaches
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Mechanisms associated with stress tolerance
- Phytohormones
- Adaptations to high-temperature stress
- Heat shock proteins
- Adaptations to salinity stress
- Adaptations to high submergence and waterlogging
- Genomics for abiotic stress tolerance
- Molecular genetic approaches and QTL mapping
- Quantitative trait loci for drought tolerance
- Quantitative trait loci for salt tolerance
- Quantitative trait loci for submergence tolerance
- Quantitative trait loci for heat tolerance
- Quantitative trait loci for cold tolerance
- Genome wide associations mapping
- Marker assisted selection and allele mining
- Ecotype-specific targeting of locally induced lesions in genomes (EcoTILLING)
- Structural and functional markers and expression quantitative trait locus (EQTL)
- Proteomics
- Metabolomics
- High throughput sequencing and its applications
- Advanced genomic methods: Important abiotic stress associated genes silenced in plants using VIGS
- Advanced genomic methods: Important abiotic stress related genes studied via genome editing technology
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17 Genotypic variation for stress tolerance in legume crops
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Genotypic variation for stress tolerance in various legumes
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18 Marker-assisted selection in plant breeding for stress tolerance
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Steps in marker-assisted selection
- MAS for biotic stress
- References
- Chapter 19 Induced mutation technology towards improving stress resilience in plants
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Mutation breeding
- Climate change and agricultural sustainability
- Practical considerations in induced crop mutagenesis
- Mutation breeding approach for generating mutant crops
- Technological advancements in mutation breeding
- Recommendations
- Concluding remarks and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 20 CRISPR gene-mediated technology for biotic and abiotic resistance
- Abstract
- Introduction
- CRISPR/Cas9
- Abiotic resistance through CRISPR/Cas
- Biotic resistance through CRISPR
- References
- Chapter 21 Rootstock mediates postharvest fruit quality, phytochemicals, and plant stress of fruit crops
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Rootstock-scion interaction on growth, quality, and stress tolerance in plants
- Rootstock breeding for quality fruits
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 22 Physiological mechanism and adaptation of plants to abiotic stresses
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Possible responses of plants against abiotic stress
- Physiological adaptations of plants against abiotic stress
- UV radiation
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 23 Physiological and molecular pathways of crop plants in response to heat stress
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Physiological effects on plants induced by heat stress
- Molecular mechanisms in response to heat stress
- Molecular mechanism underlying HS acclimation
- Genetic modifications in response to heat stress
- Avoidance mechanism in plants under heat stress
- Tolerance mechanism and antioxidant defense in plants under heat stress
- Use of protectants for heat stress-induced damage mitigation
- Heat shock proteins (HSPs) for heat stress tolerance
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 23, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 504
- No. of pages (eBook): 500
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443189272
- eBook ISBN: 9780443189289
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Mohammad Abass Ahanger
JB
Javaid Akthar Bhat
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Parvaiz Ahmad
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