Zinc in Plants

Current Knowledge and Recent Advances

1st Edition - September 10, 2024
Editors: Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Vijay Pratap Singh, Sangeeta Pandey, Shivesh Sharma, Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Language: English
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Zinc in Plants: Current Knowledge and Recent Advances addresses zinc hunger, the transport of zinc in the soil-plant interphase, zinc and abiotic stress in plants, and zinc and pl… Read more

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Zinc in Plants: Current Knowledge and Recent Advances addresses zinc hunger, the transport of zinc in the soil-plant interphase, zinc and abiotic stress in plants, and zinc and plant disease. Written by experts in the field, this title is an essential resource to all scientists and students interested in plant physiology, biochemistry and agriculture. During their life, plants encounter various challenges, including their normal development under changing environmental conditions. Zinc (Zn) is an essential component of thousands of proteins in plants, although it is toxic in excess, and is essential for many processes throughout the plant lifecycle.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Zinc hyperaccumulation in plants: mechanisms and principles
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Behavior of Zn in soils
1.3 Zinc essentiality and its importance for plants
1.4 Problems with Zn excess in nontolerant plants
1.5 Hyperaccumulation of Zn
1.6 Conclusions and remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Mechanisms of zinc in the soil-plant interphase: role and regulation
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Biochemical and physiological importance of zinc
2.3 Bioavailability of zinc in soil
2.4 Uptake of zinc from soil
2.5 Transport of zinc in plant
2.6 Factors controlling zinc uptake
2.7 Role of zinc in plants
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Zinc deficiency and toxicity in soil and plants: causes and remediation
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Basic soil chemistry and bioavailability of zinc
3.3 Zinc deficiency-induced changes in plants
3.4 Physiological and biochemical aspects of zinc phytotoxicity
3.5 Zinc homeostasis network
3.6 Bioremediation and tolerance of zinc deficiency and phytotoxicity
3.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Zinc toxicity in plants: a brief overview on recent developments
Abstract
4.1 Zinc uptake by plants
4.2 Zinc transport in plants
4.3 Functions of zinc in plant
4.4 Zinc-induced phytotoxic effects
4.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Role of zinc for abiotic stress tolerance in plants
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Essence of Zn for completing the life cycle of plants
5.3 Consequences of abiotic stresses in plants
5.4 Role of Zn for alleviating abiotic stresses of plants
5.5 Physiological mechanisms of Zn during abiotic stress
5.6 Zn-associated genes in response to abiotic stress tolerance of plants
5.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Roles of zinc in alleviating environmental stress on plant photosynthesis: challenges and future outlook
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Photosynthetic acclimation and potential roles of zinc for plant adaptation to abiotic stress factors
6.3 Cold or low-temperature stress
6.4 High-temperature stress
6.5 Elevated CO2
6.6 Challenges and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. ZIP proteins related to zinc metabolism in plants
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Transcription factors and regulation of ZIP genes
7.3 The HD-ZIP family
7.4 Subfamily HD-ZIP I
7.5 Subfamily HD-ZIP II
7.6 Subfamily HD-ZIP III
7.7 Subfamily HD-ZIP IV
7.8 Physiological mechanisms involving HD-ZIP proteins
7.9 Zinc homeostasis
7.10 Membrane transporters and zinc homeostasis
7.11 Mechanism of Interaction between Zn and the ZIP family
7.12 Perspectives and future research
References
Chapter 8. Zinc and plant hormones: an updated review
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Zinc dynamics in plants
8.3 Classic phytohormones and zinc
8.4 Abscisic acid
8.5 Gaseous phytohormones in Zn tolerance
8.6 Plant steroids in Zn stress alleviation
8.7 Salicylic acid and Zn stress amelioration
8.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Zinc, nematodes, and plant disease: role and regulation
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Role of zinc in plant metabolism
9.3 Uptake and transport of zinc in plants
9.4 Role of zinc in plant under biotic stress
9.5 Role of zinc oxide nanoparticles
9.6 Properties of ZnO NPs
9.7 Different methods used in nanoparticle synthesis
9.8 Role of ZnO-NPs in plants
9.9 Molecular mechanism of regulation of zinc in nematode-stressed plants
9.10 Conclusion and future perspective
References
Chapter 10. Zinc deficiency in plants: an insight into fortification strategies
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Zinc deficiency in soil and impact on plant life
10.3 Conventional fortification strategies for mitigating zinc deficiency in plants
10.4 Biofortification as a greener alternative for protection against zinc deficiency
10.5 Nanotechnological interventions as a novel fortification tool
10.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Role of zinc solubilizing bacteria in sustainable agriculture
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Importance of zinc in plants
11.3 Zinc solubilizing bacteria and mechanism of zinc solubilization
11.4 Role of zinc solubilizing bacteria in abiotic and biotic stress management
11.5 Biofortification of crop using zinc solubilizing bacteria
11.6 Conclusion and future perspective
Conflict of interest statement
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 12. Zinc and plant disease: role and regulation
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Zinc bioavailability and distribution
12.3 Physiological and biochemical functions of zinc in plants
12.4 Role of zinc in plant defense response/mechanism
12.5 Zinc: a potent inhibitor of plant diseases/pathogens
12.6 Future prospective and concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13. Zinc and Zinc oxide nanoparticles in heavy metal/metalloids stress management in plants
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Zinc transport in plants
13.3 Zinc oxide nanoparticles transport in plants
13.4 Zinc in heavy metal/metalloid stress management in plants
13.5 Zinc oxide nanoparticles in heavy metal/metalloid stress management in plants
13.6 Molecular mechanism of Zn and ZnO NPs induced regulation of metal/metalloid stress
13.7 By improving photosynthetic capacity
13.8 By accumulation of osmolytes
13.9 By soil parameters modifications
13.10 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 14. Zinc nutrition to plant, animals, and humans: recent updates
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Zinc nutrition to plant health
14.3 Animal health influenced by zinc
14.4 Zinc nutrition in humans
14.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 15. Zinc and plant signaling molecules special emphasis on reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Zinc
15.3 Reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species
15.4 Zinc-related protein expression and oxidative stresses mediated transgenic approaches in the management of abiotic and biotic stresses
15.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16. The contribution of rhizosphere in the supply of zinc to plants
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Factors affecting nutrient availability in the rhizosphere
16.3 Soil pH, temperature, moisture, and light intensity of soil
16.4 Organic matter in soil
16.5 Soil salinity
16.6 Zn interaction with other soil constituents
16.7 Zinc interaction with soil biota/mycorrhizal colonization
16.8 Rhizospheric microflora: influencing zinc availability
16.9 Zinc solubilizing rhizobacteria
16.10 Uptake of zinc from soil to plants
16.11 Zinc as a critical component of plant growth
16.12 Rhizospheric engineering for enhancing Zn content
16.13 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Index

Durgesh Kumar Tripathi

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Tripathi is currently an Associate Professor at Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India. He is the recipient of ‘Dr DS Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowship’ of the UGC, New Delhi. Dr. Tripathi has received his D.Phil. in Science from University of Allahabad, India. During this period, Dr. Tripathi worked extensively on phytolith analysis, crop stress physiology, agro-nanotechnology and molecular biology. He has expertise on laser spectroscopy. His research interests encompass stress tolerance mechanisms in plants. Presently, he is working with nano-materials and their interactions with plants to find out their detoxification mechanisms, he is also working on Silicon, Nitric oxide and hormonal crosstalk against abiotic stress in plants.

Affiliations and expertise

Amity University Uttar Pradesh

Vijay Pratap Singh

Dr. Singh obtained his PhD from the University of Allahabad on topic “Oxidative stress and antioxidant system in some cyanobacteria simultaneously exposed to UV-B and heavy metal.” He has authored 102 publications, as well as editorials in reputed journals. His area of research interest is the role of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulphide signalling in the regulation of abiotic stress in plants. Dr. Singh is also working as an editor and reviewer of several reputed international journals. Vijay Pratap Singh is an Assistant Professor, Department of Botany C.M.P. Post Graduate College, University of Allahabad, India. Dr. Singh has obtained his D.Phil. degree from University of Allahabad. He has authored 95 publications including book chapters and editorials in reputed journals. He has edited several books with Elsevier, Wiley, CRC Press, Nova Publisher, Studium Press, etc. His area of research interest is regulation of abiotic stress in plants with special emphasis on nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide, reactive oxygen species and phytohormonal signaling. Dr. Singh is also working as an editor and reviewer of reputed international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad College, Allahabad, UP, India

Sangeeta Pandey

Dr. Sangeeta Pandey is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India. She was awarded the Post-Doctoral Fellowship of the UGC, New Delhi. She is currently working on plant-growth promoting bacteria and nano-particles. She has published more than 25 papers in International journals and authored one book. She has also completed two projects granted by the government of India.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India.

Shivesh Sharma

Dr. Shivesh Sharma completed his master’s degree and PhD in the field of microbiology. His research interests include environmental microbiology/biotechnology, plant-microbe interaction, and bio formulations. He has been involved in number of research projects, funded both externally (DBT, UGC, DST, MHRD) and internally in the fields of his research interests. He has more than 110 publications in different research journals and various book chapters to his credit.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, UP, India

Devendra Kumar Chauhan

Devendra Kumar Chauhan is a Professor and Head of Department of Botany at the University of Allahabad, India. He has 35 years’ worth of teaching experience, has edited 5 books and contributed 15 book chapters. He has 76 publications in total and is on the editorial board for 5 different journals, including the American Journal of Current Biology and Ethnobotany: International Journal of the Society of Ethnobotanists. His research interests include palaeobotany, evolutionary biology, phytoremediation, plant stress physiology and agro-nanotechnology.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor and Head of Department of Botany at the University of Allahabad, India

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Durgesh Kumar Tripathi

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Shivesh Sharma

Devendra Kumar Chauhan