|
Showing 1 - 20 of
20 matches in All Departments
This two-volume work is an effort to provide a common platform to
environmental engineers, microbiologists, chemical scientists,
plant physiologists and molecular biologists working with a common
aim of sustainable solutions to varied environmental contamination
issues. Chapters explore biological and non-biological strategies
to minimize environmental pollution. Highly readable entries
attempt to close the knowledge gap between plant - microbial
associations and environmental remediation. Volume 1 focuses on
important concepts such as biological remediation strategies to
enhance soil quality at contaminated sites; synergistic influences
of tolerant plants and rhizospheric microbial strains on the
remediation of pesticide contaminated soil, and the role of plant
types such as hyperaccumulator plants in the cleanup of polluted
soils. Readers will discover mechanisms and underlying natural
inherent traits of various plants and microbes for tolerating,
excluding, remediating, accumulating, or metabolizing a variety of
pollutants.
This is the fourth updated and revised edition of a well-received
book that emphasises on fungal diversity, plant productivity and
sustainability. It contains new chapters written by leading experts
in the field. This book is an up-to-date overview of current
progress in mycorrhiza and association with plant productivity and
environmental sustainability. The result is a must hands-on guide,
ideally suited for agri-biotechnology, soil biology, fungal biology
including mycorrrhiza and stress management, academia and
researchers. The topic of this book is particularly relevant to
researchers involved in mycorrhiza, especially to food security and
environmental protection. Mycorrhizas are symbioses between fungi
and the roots of higher plants. As more than 90% of all known
species of plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal
associations, the productivity and species composition and the
diversity of natural ecosystems are frequently dependent upon the
presence and activity of mycorrhizas. The biotechnological
application of mycorrhizas is expected to promote the production of
food while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable
production systems.
This two-volume work is an effort to provide a common platform to
environmental engineers, microbiologists, chemical scientists,
plant physiologists and molecular biologists working with a common
aim of sustainable solutions to varied environmental contamination
issues. Chapters explore biological and non-biological strategies
to minimize environmental pollution. Highly readable entries
attempt to close the knowledge gap between plant - microbial
associations and environmental remediation. Volume 2 focuses on the
non-biological/chemical approaches for the cleanup of contaminated
soils. Important concepts such as the role of metallic iron in the
decontamination of hexavalent chromium polluted waters are
highlighted; in addition, nanoscale materials and electrochemical
approaches used in water and soil remediation are discussed; and
the synthesis and characterization of cation composite exchange
material and its application in removing toxic metals are
elaborated in detail. Readers will also discover the major advances
in the remediation of environmental pollutants by adsorption
technologies.
This is the fourth updated and revised edition of a well-received
book that emphasises on fungal diversity, plant productivity and
sustainability. It contains new chapters written by leading experts
in the field. This book is an up-to-date overview of current
progress in mycorrhiza and association with plant productivity and
environmental sustainability. The result is a must hands-on guide,
ideally suited for agri-biotechnology, soil biology, fungal biology
including mycorrrhiza and stress management, academia and
researchers. The topic of this book is particularly relevant to
researchers involved in mycorrhiza, especially to food security,
plant microbe interaction and environmental protection. Mycorrhizas
are symbioses between fungi and the roots of higher plants. As more
than 90% of all known species of plants have the potential to form
mycorrhizal associations, the productivity and species composition
and the diversity of natural ecosystems are frequently dependent
upon the presence and activity of mycorrhizas. The biotechnological
application of mycorrhizas is expected to promote the production of
food while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable
production systems.
This is the fourth updated and revised edition of a well-received
book that emphasises on fungal diversity, plant productivity and
sustainability. It contains new chapters written by leading experts
in the field. This book is an up-to-date overview of current
progress in mycorrhiza and association with plant productivity and
environmental sustainability. The result is a must hands-on guide,
ideally suited for agri-biotechnology, soil biology, fungal biology
including mycorrhiza and stress management, academia and
researchers. The topic of this book is particularly relevant to
researchers involved in mycorrhiza, especially to food security and
environmental protection. Mycorrhizas are symbioses between fungi
and the roots of higher plants. As more than 90% of all known
species of plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal
associations, the productivity and species composition and the
diversity of natural ecosystems are frequently dependent upon the
pre sence and activity of mycorrhizas. The biotechnological
application of mycorrhizas is expected to promote the production of
food while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable
production systems.
This is the fourth updated and revised edition of a well-received
book that emphasises on fungal diversity, plant productivity and
sustainability. It contains new chapters written by leading experts
in the field. This book is an up-to-date overview of current
progress in mycorrhiza and association with plant productivity and
environmental sustainability. The result is a must hands-on guide,
ideally suited for agri-biotechnology, soil biology, fungal biology
including mycorrrhiza and stress management, academia and
researchers. The topic of this book is particularly relevant to
researchers involved in mycorrhiza, especially to food security and
environmental protection. Mycorrhizas are symbioses between fungi
and the roots of higher plants. As more than 90% of all known
species of plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal
associations, the productivity and species composition and the
diversity of natural ecosystems are frequently dependent upon the
presence and activity of mycorrhizas. The biotechnological
application of mycorrhizas is expected to promote the production of
food while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable
production systems.
This two-volume work is an effort to provide a common platform to
environmental engineers, microbiologists, chemical scientists,
plant physiologists and molecular biologists working with a common
aim of sustainable solutions to varied environmental contamination
issues. Chapters explore biological and non-biological strategies
to minimize environmental pollution. Highly readable entries
attempt to close the knowledge gap between plant - microbial
associations and environmental remediation. Volume 1 focuses on
important concepts such as biological remediation strategies to
enhance soil quality at contaminated sites; synergistic influences
of tolerant plants and rhizospheric microbial strains on the
remediation of pesticide contaminated soil, and the role of plant
types such as hyperaccumulator plants in the cleanup of polluted
soils. Readers will discover mechanisms and underlying natural
inherent traits of various plants and microbes for tolerating,
excluding, remediating, accumulating, or metabolizing a variety of
pollutants.
This two-volume work is an effort to provide a common platform to
environmental engineers, microbiologists, chemical scientists,
plant physiologists and molecular biologists working with a common
aim of sustainable solutions to varied environmental contamination
issues. Chapters explore biological and non-biological strategies
to minimize environmental pollution. Highly readable entries
attempt to close the knowledge gap between plant - microbial
associations and environmental remediation. Volume 2 focuses on the
non-biological/chemical approaches for the cleanup of contaminated
soils. Important concepts such as the role of metallic iron in the
decontamination of hexavalent chromium polluted waters are
highlighted; in addition, nanoscale materials and electrochemical
approaches used in water and soil remediation are discussed; and
the synthesis and characterization of cation composite exchange
material and its application in removing toxic metals are
elaborated in detail. Readers will also discover the major advances
in the remediation of environmental pollutants by adsorption
technologies.
Senescence Signalling and Control in Plants discusses the studies
showing the importance of hormone action on developmental
senescence. It shows the involvement of various signaling
components (such as EIN2, LOX2) and transcription factors (such as
oresara1 or ORE1) in controlling hormonal activity during
senescence. Further, the involvement of various micro RNAs (miR164,
miR319) in regulating leaf senescence are discussed. Through this
book, the authors throw light on all the reverse and forward
genetic approaches to reveal the role of various other
phytohormones regulating plant senescence and the molecular
mechanisms involved. Chapters on relevant topics are contributed by
experts working in the area, making this a comprehensive treatise
designed to provide an in-depth analysis on the subject matter.
This edited book deals with latest comprehensive information on
conventional and high throughput techniques and technologies that
are recently used to study plant microbial interface for
agricultural research and enhancing plant productivity. Plant
microbiota are important for many plant growth promotion activity
and agricultural productivity and are sustainable green technology
for enhancing agricultural productivity under changing environment.
The book covers recent information about the plant associated
microbiota and their ecology. It discusses technologies to isolate
and test microbiota inhabiting in different portion of plants. The
book explores the conventional methods as well as the most recently
recognized high throughput technologies which are important for
productive agroecosystems to feed the growing global population.
This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, microbiologist,
plant and environmental scientist and those interested in
environment stewardship around the world. Also the book serves as
additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students
of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental
sciences and policy makers to be a useful to read.
Biostimulants in Alleviation of Metal Toxicity in Plants: Emerging
Trends and Opportunities focuses on the role of substances or
micro-organisms whose presence can address issues of metal
contamination in soils, seeds and plants. Including a range of
biostimulant tools, the book highlights both endogenous and
exogenous application. Written and edited by a global team of
experts, this book presents an overview on biostimulants in
determining metal toxicity. As plants encounter a wide range of
environmental challenges during their lifecycle, among which metal
toxicity is a common form of abiotic stress, this book thoroughly
covers important topics on the subject matter. Once inside a plant
system, toxic metals may initiate a variety of physiological
alterations in plants, including adversely impacted seed
germination, root and shoot growth, chloroplasts ultrastructure and
photosynthesis, nutrients assimilation, carbohydrates metabolism,
and plant hormonal status which, collectively, results in reduced
plants yields. In addition to several naturally occurring
physiological and metabolic re-programing responses, plants may
also modify their root and shoot systems in order to dilute entered
amount of toxic metals. As an additional tool biostimulants have
emerged as one of the important plant protectors under adverse
conditions.
This is the fourth updated and revised edition of a well-received
book that emphasises on fungal diversity, plant productivity and
sustainability. It contains new chapters written by leading experts
in the field. This book is an up-to-date overview of current
progress in mycorrhiza and association with plant productivity and
environmental sustainability. The result is a must hands-on guide,
ideally suited for agri-biotechnology, soil biology, fungal biology
including mycorrrhiza and stress management, academia and
researchers. The topic of this book is particularly relevant to
researchers involved in mycorrhiza, especially to food security,
plant microbe interaction and environmental protection. Mycorrhizas
are symbioses between fungi and the roots of higher plants. As more
than 90% of all known species of plants have the potential to form
mycorrhizal associations, the productivity and species composition
and the diversity of natural ecosystems are frequently dependent
upon the presence and activity of mycorrhizas. The biotechnological
application of mycorrhizas is expected to promote the production of
food while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable
production systems.
Advancement in Crop Improvement Techniques presents updates on
biotechnology and molecular biological approaches which have
contributed significantly to crop improvement. The book discusses
the emerging importance of bioinformatics in analyzing the vast
resources of information regarding crop improvement and its
practical application and utilization. Throughout this
comprehensive resource, emphasis is placed on various techniques
used to improve agricultural crops, providing a common platform for
the utility of these techniques and their combinations. Written by
an international team of contributors, this book provides an
in-depth analysis of existing tools and a framework for new
research.
Crop Improvement through Microbial Biotechnology explains how
certain techniques can be used to manipulate plant growth and
development, focusing on the cross-kingdom transfer of genes to
incorporate novel phenotypes in plants, including the utilization
of microbes at every step, from cloning and characterization, to
the production of a genetically engineered plant. This book covers
microbial biotechnology in sustainable agriculture, aiming to
improve crop productivity under stress conditions. It includes
sections on genes encoding avirulence factors of bacteria and
fungi, viral coat proteins of plant viruses, chitinase from fungi,
virulence factors from nematodes and mycoplasma, insecticidal
toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis, and herbicide tolerance enzymes
from bacteria.
The mechanisms underlying endurance and adaptation to environmental
stress factors in plants have long been the focus of intense
research. Plants overcome environmental stresses by development of
tolerance, resistance or avoidance mechanisms, adjusting to a
gradual change in its environment which allows them to maintain
performance across a range of adverse environmental conditions.
Plant Acclimation to Environmental Stress presents the latest ideas
and trends on induced acclimation of plants to environmental
stresses under changing environment. Written by experts around the
globe, this volume adds new dimensions in the field of plant
acclimation to abiotic stress factors. Comprehensive and lavishly
illustrated, Plant Acclimation to Environmental Stress is a
state-of-the-art guide suited for scholars and researchers working
in the field of crop improvement, genetic engineering and abiotic
stress tolerance.
Plant development and productivity are negatively regulated by
various environmental stresses. Abiotic stress factors such as
heat, cold, drought, and salinity represent key elements limiting
agricultural productivity worldwide. Thus, developing crop plants
with the ability to tolerate abiotic stresses is a critical need
which demands modern novel strategies for the thorough
understanding of plant response to abiotic stresses. Crop
Improvement under Adverse Conditions will serve as a cutting-edge
resource for researchers and students alike who are studying plant
abiotic stress tolerance and crop improvement. The book presents
the latest trends and developments in the field, including the
impact of extreme events on salt tolerant forest species of Andaman
& Nicobar Islands, the overlapping horizons of salicylic acid
in different stresses, and fast and reliable approaches to crop
improvement through In Vitro haploid production. Written by
renowned experts and featuring useful illustrations and
photographs, Crop Improvement under Adverse Conditions is a concise
and practical update on plant abiotic stress tolerance and crop
improvement.
The mechanisms underlying endurance and adaptation to environmental
stress factors in plants have long been the focus of intense
research. Plants overcome environmental stresses by development of
tolerance, resistance or avoidance mechanisms, adjusting to a
gradual change in its environment which allows them to maintain
performance across a range of adverse environmental conditions.
Plant Acclimation to Environmental Stress presents the latest ideas
and trends on induced acclimation of plants to environmental
stresses under changing environment. Written by experts around the
globe, this volume adds new dimensions in the field of plant
acclimation to abiotic stress factors. Comprehensive and lavishly
illustrated, Plant Acclimation to Environmental Stress is a
state-of-the-art guide suited for scholars and researchers working
in the field of crop improvement, genetic engineering and abiotic
stress tolerance.
Plant development and productivity are negatively regulated by
various environmental stresses. Abiotic stress factors such as
heat, cold, drought, and salinity represent key elements limiting
agricultural productivity worldwide. Thus, developing crop plants
with the ability to tolerate abiotic stresses is a critical need
which demands modern novel strategies for the thorough
understanding of plant response to abiotic stresses. Crop
Improvement under Adverse Conditions will serve as a cutting-edge
resource for researchers and students alike who are studying plant
abiotic stress tolerance and crop improvement. The book presents
the latest trends and developments in the field, including the
impact of extreme events on salt tolerant forest species of Andaman
& Nicobar Islands, the overlapping horizons of salicylic acid
in different stresses, and fast and reliable approaches to crop
improvement through In Vitro haploid production. Written by
renowned experts and featuring useful illustrations and
photographs, Crop Improvement under Adverse Conditions is a concise
and practical update on plant abiotic stress tolerance and crop
improvement.
Global Climate Change and Plant Stress Management Understand the
impact of climate change on plant growth with this timely
introduction Climate change has had unprecedented consequences for
plant metabolism and plant growth. In botany, adverse effects of
this kind are called plant stress conditions; in recent years, the
plant stress conditions generated by climate change have been the
subject of considerable study. Plants have exhibited increased
photosynthesis, increased water requirements, and more. There is an
urgent need to understand and address these changes as we adapt to
drastic changes in the global climate. Global Climate Change and
Plant Stress Management presents a comprehensive guide to the
effects of global climate change on plants and plant metabolism. It
introduces and describes each climate change-related condition and
its components, offering a detailed analysis of the resulting
stress conditions, the environmental factors which ameliorate or
exacerbate them, and possible solutions. The result is a thorough,
rigorous introduction to this critical subject for the future of
our biome. Readers will also find: Analysis of global climate
change impact on various agricultural practices Socio-economic
consequences of climate change and plant stress conditions, and
possible solutions Strategies for sustainable agriculture Global
Climate Change and Plant Stress Management is essential for
researchers, scientists, and industry professionals working in the
life sciences, as well as for advanced graduate students.
|
|