Phytohormones are very much involved in directing the plant
growth, in a coordinated fashion in association with metabolism
that provides energy and the building blocks to develop the form
that we recognize as plant. Out of the recognized hormones,
attention has largely been focused on Auxins, Gibberellins,
Cytokinins, Abscisic acid, Ethylene and more recently to
Brassinosteroids. However, in this book we are providing the
information about a natural chemical, Salicylic Acid, that could be
raised to the status of the above phytohormones because it has
significant impact on various aspects of the plant life.
Salicylic acid (SA) was first discovered as a major component in
the extracts from Salix (willow) whose bark from ancient time, was
used as an anti-inflammatory drug. This acid (SA) is a phenol,
ubiquitous in plants generating a significant impact on plant
growth and development, photosynthesis, transpiration, ion uptake
and transport and also induces specific changes in leaf anatomy and
chloroplast structure. SA is recognized as an endogenous signal,
mediating in plant defence, against pathogens.
This book includes contributions made by various experts, spread
over the world. Since the work on Salicylic Acid is currently
rather scattered it was thought prudent to draw this all together
in one volume. This will naturally facilitate a ready reference of
the material to students and researchers, alike.
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