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Books in Plant science

The Plant Science collection encompasses plant physiology, genetics, biotechnology, ecology, and crop improvement. Showcasing cutting-edge research, innovative techniques, and case studies, these resources support researchers, agronomists, and students in enhancing crop yields, resilience, and sustainability. Addressing global food security, climate adaptation, and environmental conservation, the portfolio provides valuable insights into plant health, development, and genetic engineering.

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  • Medicinal Plant Biotechnology for Ameliorated Secondary Metabolite Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Saikat Gantait + 3 more
    • English
    Medicinal Plant Biotechnology for Ameliorated Secondary Metabolite Production offers important insights into the latest approaches for enhancing and optimizing the beneficial aspects of these important plants. It encompasses micropropagation, cell-culture methodologies, genetic transformation, genome editing, analysis of secondary metabolites with chromatograph, and the preservation of plant genetic resources. Biological technologies encompass a broad range of techniques that can be used in different fields of environmental science, agriculture and the development of medicines.The potential benefits include enhanced plant protection, genetic engineering, tissue culture, bioprocessing, and genome editing for enhancing secondary metabolites. In addition to their use in treating conditions, medicinal plants contribute to biodiversity, conservation, and economic development. They are valued for their secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds. This book in the Medicinal and Industrial Plants and Products series presents the latest information across a broad spectrum of plant biotechnology, advancing understanding of approaches to ensure plant health improvement.

  • Multiple Abiotic Stresses in Plants

    Mechanisms and Management Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Koushik Chakraborty + 4 more
    • English
    Driven by the realities of global climate change, compound stress events—such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and flooding—now frequently affect crops within a single season, posing significant risks to global food security and agricultural sustainability. Multiple Abiotic Stresses in Plants examines how plants coordinate distinct physiological, biochemical, and molecular pathways to adapt under complex stress conditions, contrasting these mechanisms with those triggered by individual stress factors.Chapters cover key processes including redox regulation, hormonal signaling, transcriptional control, ion transport, and metabolic adjustments. The volume also highlights advances in breeding and biotechnology—from marker-assisted selection and genome editing to nanotechnology and multi-omics approaches—alongside practical strategies for improved stress management, such as optimized nutrient use, microbial interventions, and climate-adaptive agronomy.Comprehensi... in scope and multidisciplinary in approach, this reference book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, plant scientists, and agricultural professionals by offering the strategic insight needed to anticipate, rather than react to, the evolving challenges of plant-environment interactions.

  • Radiation Spectrum and Plant Metabolism

    Interaction of Radiation Spectrum with Sub Cellular Ecosystem Level
    • 1st Edition
    • Sumira Jan + 1 more
    • English
    Radiation Spectrum and Plant Metabolism: Interaction from the Sub-cellular to Ecosystem Level offers a clear illustration of the interaction between radiation spectrums and the dynamics of biological systems in plants. Explaining the light-Phyllosphere relationship, this volume describes metabolite chemistry, thus reflecting the developmental and functional fitness of the plant. As climate change has resulted in a natural variation in the cosmic radiation spectrum, a knowledge gap has emerged about the changing radiation spectrum and its impacts on plant metabolism. This book addresses the subject in-depth, providing insights into the functional role of photoreceptors, pigments, and various metabolites in coping with this alteration.It will be a valuable reference for photo biologists, biophysicists, and biochemists for deciphering the impacts of radiation spectrum on plant metabolism. Researchers working in the field of metabolite chemistry and metabolomics will also find it useful to comprehend the physical laws governing the interaction of radiation spectrum with biological system.

  • Cadmium Contamination in Soils and Plants

    Mechanisms and Mitigation
    • 1st Edition
    • Fang-Jie Zhao + 2 more
    • English
    Cadmium Contamination in Soils and Plants: Mechanisms and Mitigation focuses on the processes and mechanisms of transformation and transport of cadmium (Cd) in soil-plant systems, covering aspects from inputs and outputs of Cd to/from soil-plant systems, biogeochemical transformation of Cd in soil, uptake and transport of Cd in plants, toxicity and detoxification of Cd in microorganisms and plants, dietary intake of Cd and impact on human health, risk assessment and bioremediation technologies to mitigate Cd contamination. Contamination of soil with Cd, a highly toxic heavy metal, is a global problem due to both geogenic reasons and anthropogenic activities. Cd is readily taken up by plants, causing toxicities to plants and posing a significant risk to human health via dietary exposure. There has been much scientific progress in understanding various aspects of the topic, especially the mechanisms and mitigation technologies. This book to synthesizes and presents a comprehensive look at the state-of-the-art knowledge of Cd in soil-plant systems. Cadmium Contamination in Soils and Plants serves as a key authoritative resource for researchers, graduate students, environmental protection professionals and policy makers who are interested in the issues of soil contamination, agricultural sustainability, food safety and public health, and environmental protection and remediation.

  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 197
    • English
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 197, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.

  • Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health

    From Stress to Strength
    • 1st Edition
    • Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
    • English
    Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health: From Stress to Strength covers the pivotal role of stimulants, including biostimulants, chemical agents, and phytohormones in boosting plant resilience and improving productivity under both abiotic and biotic stressors. Providing readers with a clear understanding of the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms through which biostimulants, chemical stimulants, and phytohormones boost plants' ability to withstand both abiotic and biotic stresses, this book provides insights into the latest advancements in research and technology, such as nanotechnology and precision agriculture. With step-by-step instructions, practical tools, and case studies, it enables readers to integrate stimulant-based strategies into agricultural operations.By prioritizing environmentally sustainable methods and showcasing eco-friendly stimulants, the book guides readers on how to adopt practices that are both financially smart and ecologically responsible. This expertly edited volume is divided into 16 thoroughly researched chapters that will be valuable for those interested in advancing sustainable agriculture and plant health.

  • Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules

    Innovations in Stress Biology and Crop Resilience
    • 1st Edition
    • M. Iqbal R. Khan + 1 more
    • English
    Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules: Innovations in Stress Biology and Crop Resilience serves as an authoritative reference on the multifaceted molecular regulators and biotechnological innovations underpinning plant resilience to environmental stressors. The book delivers an exhaustive treatment of diverse classes of signaling entities—including phytohormones, secondary messengers, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and heterotrimeric G proteins—elucidating their roles in complex stress adaptation pathways. In addition to molecular and biochemical foundations, it explores advanced methodologies such as nanoparticle-facilit... metabolic modulation, RNA interference, gene editing strategies aimed at optimizing nutrient utilization.Other section highlight 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-mediat... photomorphogenic responses further enrich the scope. Users will find this to be a great resource that bridges fundamental plant molecular biology with translational biotechnology.

  • Cerebellum Development and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 167
    • English
    Cerebellum Development and Disease offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate processes underlying the formation, maturation, and function of the cerebellum, as well as the wide spectrum of disorders that can affect this essential brain region. The book brings together leading experts in neurodevelopment, neurobiology, genetics, and clinical neurosciences to explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms guiding cerebellar development, from embryogenesis to adulthood.

  • Cutting-Edge Technology for Plant Metabolite Profiling in Drug Discovery and Quality Control

    • 1st Edition
    • Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar + 4 more
    • English
    Cutting-Edge Technology for Plant Metabolite Profiling in Drug Discovery and Quality Control offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced methods in plant metabolomics, along with their integration in industrial applications across various sectors. The book delves into a range of methodologies, including metabolic engineering strategies, metabolite imaging techniques, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for plant metabolite analysis, microfluidics for metabolite profiling, computational methods, and bioinformatics tools. It also explores plant metabolomics for crop improvement, pharmaceutical development, archaeological examinations, cosmetic formulations, and food quality, with case studies featured throughout the book to showcase real-world applications and scenarios. As the demand for natural products and plant-derived therapeutics continues to rise, there is a need for reliable and effective methods to identify, quantify, and optimize the bioactive compounds present in plants. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the latest advances in this field while also delivering a multidisciplinary overview of the wide-ranging impact plant metabolites have across a variety of applications. Researchers working with plant metabolites across molecular and cellular biology, pharmaceutical science, biotechnology, biochemistry and plant science will benefit from this book. Additionally, it will be of interest to specialists working across relevant industries, such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and agriculture.

  • Medicinal Plants and Phytomolecules

    Cultivation for Large Scale Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Mehrnaz Hatami + 1 more
    • English
    Medicinal Plants and Phytomolecules: Cultivation for Large Scale Production offers an in-depth exploration of modern cultivation and management practices essential for farm-scale production of phytomolecule-rich plants. As global interest and market demand for herbal medicines and botanical products soar, the sustainability of wild harvesting is increasingly threatened. This book provides critical guidance on transitioning to cultivated sources, ensuring both optimal yields and preservation of commercially valuable species. By focusing on sustainable production systems, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of how careful cultivation can safeguard biodiversity while meeting industry needs.The book presents up-to-date information on the entire field cultivation process, including seed and soil preparation, nutrient management, agro-techniques, phyto-nanotechnology... and precision farming. Commercial producers and researchers will find valuable insights into innovative approaches that enhance quality standards for raw materials used across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, perfumery, agrochemicals, and other industries. The volume emphasizes the importance of advanced agro-techniques and management practices in optimizing both quantity and quality of medicinal plant products.

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