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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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    • Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring

      Technologies, Applications and Models
      • 1st Edition
      • Prem Chandra Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models provides insight on the pivotal role that remote sensing plays in vegetation monitoring. As traditional field assessments face challenges due to inaccessible study sites and lengthy data collection, this book offers a comprehensive view of remote sensing applications for monitoring various vegetation ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, mangroves, and agriculture. The book presents a coherent and consistent structure, across five sections that build upon prior knowledge and detail the quantitative and qualitative assessments made possible through remote sensing technologies. Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models caters to a diverse audience, including researchers and practitioners seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of vegetation monitoring through case studies, new algorithms and state-of-the-art methods.

    • 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 presents an in-depth overview of innovative approaches in plant metabolomics, focusing on their practical integration into industry. The book examines advanced techniques such as metabolic engineering, metabolite imaging, NMR analysis, microfluidics, and computational bioinformatics. These methods are crucial for identifying and optimizing bioactive compounds in plants, reflecting the growing demand for natural products and plant-derived therapeutics. Through detailed case studies, readers gain insight into real-world applications and scenarios, making this resource invaluable for professionals aiming to enhance accuracy and efficiency in metabolite profiling.In addition to pharmaceutical applications, the book explores the use of plant metabolomics in crop improvement, archaeological studies, cosmetic development, and food quality assurance. It offers a multidisciplinary perspective, highlighting the significant impact of plant metabolites across sectors such as molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology, and biochemistry. Specialists in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture will find this comprehensive guide essential for staying abreast of the latest advances and understanding the broad implications of plant metabolite research.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Exploring Plant Peptide Potentials

      A Comprehensive Guide
      • 1st Edition
      • Abhijit Sarkar + 3 more
      • English
      Exploring Plant Peptide Potentials offers an in-depth overview of the latest research on these functional molecules, emphasizing their diverse biological roles and growing relevance across disciplines. The book brings together insights into their discovery, mechanisms, and applications to deepen understanding and inspire future research.Plant peptides are key regulators of growth, development, defense, and stress responses, and they show considerable promise in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and herbal medicine applications. The volume spans topics from peptide identification and imaging to signaling pathways, molecular interactions, and bioinformatics approaches. It also covers both conventional and advanced tools in peptide science, including post-translational modifications, peptide mimicry, and innovations in nanotechnology and biotechnology.Explor... Plant Peptide Potentials is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology, as well as those developing plant-derived health and therapeutic products.

    • 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.

    • Nanomaterials-Microbial Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance

      • 1st Edition
      • Azamal Husen
      • English
      Nanomaterials-Microb... Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance investigates how engineered nanomaterials interface with soil ecosystems to influence plant health and agricultural sustainability. By leveraging the distinctive surface chemistry, size, and reactivity of these materials, the book analyzes how they modulate soil chemistry, microbial activity, and plant physiology, with implications for growth, resilience, and productivity.Interdi... perspectives from soil science, microbiology, plant biology, and nanoengineering are integrated to evaluate mechanisms of action, exposure routes, and environmental fate. The volume weighs opportunities for enhanced yield and nutrient-use efficiency against risks to soil health, biodiversity, and food safety, while also discussing regulatory frameworks and scalable strategies for real-word farming systems and food value chains.Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers across academia, government, and industry, Nanomaterials-Microb... Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance serves as an authoritative platform for future-oriented thinking that bridges discovery and deployment aligned with global environmental stewardship goals across diverse agroecosystems.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 196
      • English
      Advances in Agronomy, Volume 196, 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.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 195
      • English
      Advances in Agronomy, Volume 195, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights advances in the field. Chapters in this new release include Mapping of soil elements for precision agriculture using neutron-gamma technology, Digital agriculture to transform decision support systems: state of the art and prospects, Nanoparticles: Dual Role in Alleviating Abiotic Stresses and Boosting Nutrient Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture, Research on soil erosion under natural rainfall in Brazil: A meta-analysis, Implication of sewage sludge use for sustainable soil management: Soil health and carbon sequestration under the EU 'Soil Deal for Europe’, and more.An additional section covers Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture To Ensure Global Food Security.

    • Flavonoids for Plant Development and Stress Tolerance

      • 1st Edition
      • Praveen Guleria + 2 more
      • English
      Flavonoids for Plant Development and Stress Tolerance presents the latest information on the genetic and molecular networks induced by flavonoids that regulate plant and microbe interactions. Covering recent studies, innovations, and future perspectives on flavonoid metabolism, this book explores their role in modulating plant responses to environmental changes, providing valuable insights for current applications and future research directions.Flavonoid... are important secondary metabolites synthesized in plants, known for their antioxidant properties and their role in scavenging oxidative stress markers. While extensively studied in model plants, research on flavonoids in other species remains limited. To fully understand the mechanisms involved in various plant growth phases, it is essential to identify and characterize different flavonoids and their types.This volume offers a comprehensive overview of the diversity of flavonoids, their significance for food security, and the underlying molecular and biochemical mechanisms. It includes detailed descriptions of flavonoid biosynthesis, their functional diversity, and their involvement in plant responses to global climate change. Additionally, the book discusses flavonoid engineering, its status, and its potential to support agricultural sustainability.Focus... on the molecular and biochemical pathways responsible for flavonoid-mediated stress responses, this valuable reference resource aims to deepen understanding of both foundational concepts and recent advancements in flavonoid engineering—ultimate... contributing to the survival, productivity, and sustainability of plants under changing environmental conditions.

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