
Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health
From Stress to Strength
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 5 5 7 6 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 5 5 7 7 - 3
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… Read more
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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.
- Presents practical applications of stimulants in enhancing plant stress tolerance
- Explores the mechanisms of action, molecular signaling pathways, and cellular responses associated with stimulants
- Offers practical case studies and strategies to effectively incorporate stimulants into agricultural practices
- Showcases emerging innovations including nanotechnology and precision approaches in the application of stimulants
Scientists, plant biologists, agronomists, and environmental researchers working to advance research to application
I. Biostimulants and Chemical Agents for Plant Stress Tolerance
1. Plant Extracts for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
2. Algal Extracts for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
3. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in Boosting Abiotic and Biotic Stress Tolerance
4. Fungal-Based Biostimulants
5. Protein Hydrolysates for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
6. Humic Substances for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
7. Polyamines for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
8. Inorganic Substances for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
9. Nanoparticles for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
II. Phytohormones for Plant Stress Tolerance
10. Auxin-Mediated Regulation
11. Gibberellic Acid-Mediated Molecular Signaling
12. Cytokinins for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
13. Salicylic Acid in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
14. Jasmonates for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
15. Strigolactones for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
16. Brassinosteroids for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
1. Plant Extracts for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
2. Algal Extracts for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
3. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in Boosting Abiotic and Biotic Stress Tolerance
4. Fungal-Based Biostimulants
5. Protein Hydrolysates for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
6. Humic Substances for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
7. Polyamines for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
8. Inorganic Substances for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
9. Nanoparticles for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
II. Phytohormones for Plant Stress Tolerance
10. Auxin-Mediated Regulation
11. Gibberellic Acid-Mediated Molecular Signaling
12. Cytokinins for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
13. Salicylic Acid in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
14. Jasmonates for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
15. Strigolactones for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
16. Brassinosteroids for Boosting Plant Stress Tolerance
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
Professor Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef is a professor of plant physiology at the Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Egypt. He received his BSc in 1998, MSc in 2003, and PhD in 2005 from South Valley University, Egypt. Prof. Arafat has published over 90 research/review articles in highquality international and local journals. He has edited two books for CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, and one book for Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg. He has also published 24 book chapters in international volumes including John Wiley and Sons Inc., Taylor & Francis Group, Academic Press (Elsevier), and Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg. Prof. Arafat is the recipient of the ParOwn 1207 Post Doctor Fellowship 2007 granted by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which was carried out at the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China. He serves on the editorial board and guest editor of prestigious journals such as BMC Plant Biology, Frontiers in Plant Science, Plants-Basel and Phyton-international Journal of Experimental Botany. Furthermore, he is an expert reviewer for over 140 international journals. Professor Arafat is ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the world according to Stanford University’s ranking of the top 2% of scientists in the world for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Professor Arafat has received several awards, including the 2021 Egyptian National Excellence Award, the 2019 South Valley University Excellence Award, the 2019 Top Peer Reviewer Award powered by Publons and Web of Science Group, and the South Valley University Science Publishing Award 2010-2023.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of plant physiology, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Egypt