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    • Plant Regeneration In Vitro

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Mohammad Faisal + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Plant Regeneration In Vitro: Environmental Cues and Sustainability provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of plant regeneration in vitro, with a particular focus on the environmental cues that influence this process. Authored and edited by leading experts, and addressing multiple methods, applications and prospects of in vitro regeneration, it explores the mechanisms and the role that environmental factors play in determining the success of in-vitro plant regeneration. Plant regeneration in vitro refers to the process of growing new plants from explants (parts of the plant) in a controlled environment. Widely used in agriculture, horticulture, and biotechnology for various purposes, including plant breeding, conservation of endangered species, and production of genetically modified crops, one of the main advantages of plant regeneration in vitro is that it provides a reliable and efficient method for producing large numbers of genetically uniform plants with desirable traits within short span irrespective of seasonal constraints. Plant Regeneration explores the environmental triggers that affect plant regeneration in vitro, such as temperature, light, humidity, nutrient availability and plant growth regulators. It fully describes the current state of the science, the latest in experimental work, and is designed to optimize application of current knowledge as well as to inspire new approaches to use.

    • Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health: From Stress to Strenghth serves as an in-depth resource exploring 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, it provides insights into the latest advancements in research and technology, such as nanotechnology and precision agriculture. With step-by-step instructions, practical tools, and real-life case studies, the book enables readers to integrate stimulant-based strategies into their agricultural operations, whether managing a small farm or overseeing large-scale production systems. By prioritizing environmentally sustainable methods and showcasing eco-friendly stimulants, the book guides readers toward adopting practices that are both financially smart and ecologically responsible. This expertly edited volume is divided into 16 thoroughly researched chapters, each dedicated to examining a particular type or category of stimulant, its underlying mechanisms of action, and its potential real-world applications in agriculture. It will be valuable for those interested in advancing sustainable agriculture and plant health.

    • Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • M. Iqbal R. Khan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules serves as an 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, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, 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-facilit... metabolic modulation, RNA interference, gene editing strategies aimed at optimizing nutrient utilization. It also highlights 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.By integrating cutting-edge approaches, particularly CRISPR/Cas systems, with 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.Desig... as an indispensable resource for researchers, advanced graduate students, and industry professionals, Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules bridges fundamental plant molecular biology with translational biotechnology, fostering the development of resilient, high-performance crops adapted to the challenges of a changing climate.

    • Medicinal Plant Biotechnology for Ameliorated Secondary Metabolite Production

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Saikat Gantait + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      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.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 197
      • May 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      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.

    • Wood-Water Interactions

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Samuel L. Zelinka + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Wood-Water Interactions examines wood-water interactions in an intuitive approach to such a highly interdisciplinary topic. While wood-moisture interactions dominate nearly every facet of wood technology and wood use, many wood scientists have only a rudimentary understanding of these interactions as previous books on this topic are opaque and esoteric. Authored by experts in the field, the chapters follow a logical structure as well as case studies and vivid illustrations; the reader is motivated to understand updated information about the interaction of moisture with wood, the effect of changes in water status on the properties of wood raw material, and changes in the mechanical properties of wood during drying and humidification.

    • Multiple Abiotic Stresses in Plants

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Koushik Chakraborty + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      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.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cutting-edge technology for plant metabolite profiling in drug discovery and quality control offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced methods in plant metabolomics and their integration with 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

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Mehrnaz Hatami + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      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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