Improving Stress Resilience in Plants

Physiological and Biochemical Basis and Utilization in Breeding

1st Edition - November 23, 2023
Editors: Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Javaid Akthar Bhat, Parvaiz Ahmad, Riffat John
Language: English
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Improving 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.

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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

Mohammad Abass Ahanger

Dr. Mohammad Abass Ahanger is currently working as Assistant Professor at Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yunnan, China. Dr. Ahanger completed his Postgraduate education in Botany from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India in 2010 specializing in plant stress physiology and biochemistry. After receiving M Phil, Dr Ahanger completed his Ph D in 2016 from the same university. After working on allelopathic stress for another one year, Dr Ahanger was involved in teaching Plant Physiology and biochemistry to graduate student. Thereafter, he joined Northwest A&F University Yangling, China as post-doctoral fellow and worked on the phytohormone, mineral nutrient and nano material mediated abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants. Later Dr Ahanger joined Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan and worked on rice stress signalling. His main research interests are elucidation of tolerance mechanisms in plants for improved abiotic stress tolerance. He has published research in reputed national and international journals, and has edited books, and contributed book chapters to internationally published volumes.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yunnan China

Javaid Akthar Bhat

Dr Bhat is an Associate Professor, International Genome Centre, Jiangsu University, China. He also worked as Postdoctoral Fellow at State Key Laboratory for Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University (June-2018 to November-2021). Dr. Bhat is recipient of Research Associateship at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, PUSA, New Delhi in 2017 (2016-2018). He is mainly engaged in Plant Genetics, Molecular Breeding, Functional and Applied Genomics, and Computational Biology; In addition, he is engaged in Plant Stress Physiology, Signalling and Genetics particularly for the case of abiotic stresses including heavy metals/metalloids. He has published more than 80 papers in many well reputed SCI Journals serves as editor/Associate editor of journals including Frontiers in Genetics, Environmental Pollution, Functional Plant Biology, Biocell, Biomolecules and Physiologia Plantarum, as well as reviewer of many other SCI journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, International Genome Centre, Jiangsu University, China

Parvaiz Ahmad

Dr. Parvaiz Ahmad is working as Senior Assistant Professor at Department of Botany at Govt Degree College Pulwama, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India and also Visiting Scientist at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He completed his post-graduate degree in Botany in 2000 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India. After receiving a Doctorate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India, he joined the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, in 2007. His main research area is Stress Physiology and Molecular Biology. He has published more than 100 research papers in peer reviewed journals, and 50 book chapters. He is also an Editor of 30 book volumes published by Studium Press Pvt. India Ltd., New Delhi, India; Springer, New York; Elsevier USA; and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. He is a recipient of the Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship award, granted by CSIR, New Delhi, India. Dr. Ahmad was awarded the Young Scientist Award under the Fast Track scheme in 2007 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India. Dr. Ahmad is actively engaged in studying the molecular and physio-biochemical responses of different agricultural and horticultural plants under environmental stress.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Botany, Govt Degree College Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir India; Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riffat John

Dr. Riffat John is a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. She is currently working as senior assistant professor in the Department of Botany, University of Kashmir. She is a dedicated and enthusiastic academician and researcher with 15 years of refined teaching and research experience in plant stress biology and molecular biology. She has also been successful in obtaining various extra mural grants. Dr. Riffat John is also the recipient of an Indo-US Getin Fellowship by IUSSTF. She was awarded Young Scientist Award by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir in 2015. Dr. Riffat has published 31 papers in International Journals and six book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, India