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Books in Plant science

    • Multiple Abiotic Stresses in Plants

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Koushik Chakraborty + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Multiple Abiotic Stresses: Mechanisms and Management Strategies is the only single-volume reference providing insights into the occurrence of multiple abiotic stresses faced by plants, their physiology and adaptation mechanisms. The responses and recovery processes by plants under multiple abiotic stresses are different than when facing an individual stress, or multiple stresses faced separately. Exploring these mechanistic differences and management practices is key to advancing understanding and improvement of plant health and crop production.Combined or multiple abiotic stresses are an emerging outcome of global climate change, resulting in significant impact on crop plants around the world. Drought, temperature extremes, salinity, and submergence/water stagnation are some of the major stresses that may occur in a sequence in a single cropping season and sometimes simultaneously as well.This book provides a comprehensive resource for researchers, educators, students, and practitioners interested in the intricate interplay between multiple abiotic stresses and plant biology, as well as strategies for enhancing stress resilience and sustainability in agriculture.
    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 196
      • February 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 195
      • January 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Agronomy, Volume 195, 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.
    • Nanomaterials-Microbial Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth and Performance

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Azamal Husen
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanomaterials-Microb... Interaction for Soil Health, Plant Growth and Performance highlights the importance of understanding the interactions between nanoparticles and the environment, particularly in the context of plant health and soil ecosystems. It emphasizes the potential benefits of using nanomaterials in plant production for sustainable agriculture, while also acknowledging the risks associated with their release into the environment. The unique properties of nanoparticles make them valuable for various applications, including enhancing plant growth and productivity. However, their potential impact on soil chemistry, microbial communities, and plant health must be carefully studied to ensure their safe and effective use. Researchers and students in plant science, agricultural science, nanobiotechnology, microbiology, biotechnology, and nano-engineering can benefit from exploring the relationships between nanomaterials and microbial interactions in soil health and plant performance. This interdisciplinary approach can provide valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating nanotechnology into agriculture and environmental management.
    • Cell Shape and Position during Development

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 166
      • January 15, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Cell Shape and Position during Development provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental roles that cell morphology and spatial organization play in the development of multicellular organisms. This volume brings together leading experts in developmental biology, cell biology, and biophysics to explore how cells acquire specific shapes, how their positions are determined and maintained, and how these factors influence tissue formation and organogenesis.
    • Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Prem Chandra Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.
    • Medicinal Plants and Phytomolecules

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Mehrnaz Hatami + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Medicinal Plants and Phytomolecules: Cultivation for Large Scale Production describes management practices and performance insights into cultivation and farm-scale production of commercially important phytomolecule-contai... plants and products ensuring optimal production. Including natural chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, health-promoting compounds, nutraceuticals, agrochemicals, perfumery products, cosmetics, chemical additives, the book addresses the key concepts, applications and challenges. Rising consumer interest in herbal medicinal products and supplements has led to strong global market demand for the botanical ingredients industry in recent years. However, and increase in both public demand for the consumption of medicinal plants and their various applications in different industries, has resulted in an extinction risk to medicinal plants species worldwide. Harvesting from wild resources is no longer sustainable for many commercially valuable species. Successful exploitation and commercialization of medicinal and aromatic plants requires a clear understanding of their demand and sustainable production systems. Medicinal Plants and Phytomolecules: Cultivation for Large Scale Production addresses the significant link between the medicinal value of cultivated plants with the cultivation techniques used in their production. The books presents cultivation management practices which can influence the biomass yield, phytochemical profiling, and biological activity of field cultivated medicinal plants. A volume in the <> series, this book presents the most current information available today on field cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants ranging from seed and soil preparation, nutrient delivery, agro-techniques to phyto-nanotechnology and precision farming. It covers farming principles and practices for commercial production of medicinal and aromatic plants under field conditions. It also explores the complex agro-techniques and innovative approaches being used to enhance the quality and quantity standards of raw materials utilized in different industries.