Chandra Shekhar Seth - Böcker

Heavy Metal Stress Resilience in Plants: Phytohormones and Nanomaterials provides comprehensive coverage of recent advancements about heavy metals (HMs) transport and stress, phytoremediation mechanisms, and how phytohormones and nanomaterials effectively mitigate the HMs stress in plants. It addresses the consequences of HM to plants, and presents the various approaches to mitigating those consequences. As the environment is increasingly impacted by human input, both intentionally and unintentionally, plant life of all kinds faces increasing challenges to achieving optimal health and production. This book highlights the responsive changes that have increased the genetic diversity of plants and how those changes affect HMs transport in plants. Other key features of the book are coverage of metal toxicity and detoxification mechanism, biochemical tools toward HMs remediation processes, molecular mechanism for HMs detoxification, and role of ROS metabolism in alleviation of HMs. Edited and authored by leading experts from around the world, the book covers the core aspects of plant physio-biochemical and molecular responses into heavy metals stress. Phytohormones and nanomaterials as well as innovative strategies for augmenting plant growth, development and productivity/quality through intrinsic and extrinsic manipulations are included.Provides extensive and state-of-the-art insights into HM stress and remediation approachesAddresses and analyzes the implications of plant-HMs, plants-HMs-phytohormones and plants-HMs-nanomaterials interaction on the sustainability of different plant speciesIncludes mechanistic and molecular approaches and insightsPresents updated information on plant development, anatomical & cell organelles changes, physiology, molecular and breeding approaches

Metalloids belong to class of elements that exhibit physiochemical characteristics intermediating between those of metals and non-metals. Some are quasi-essential for the overall growth and development of plants. Silicon, for instance, enhances plant structural integrity, while boron is crucial for cell wall formation, and selenium acts as an antioxidant but some are toxic, like germanium (Ge) and arsenic (As), as they threaten the soil ecosystem and human health. Metalloid toxicity hinges on their cellular concentrations ,where low levels aid plant development ,whereas high levels cause harmful effects. Thus, it is crucial to encompass the underlying detoxification mechanisms behind metalloid uptake by root system, their transport to other tissues, and their redistribution within and between cells. This book provides a comprehensive elucidation of the valuable insights of metalloids in green agriculture emphasizing management strategies to mitigate their adverse effects through various detoxification pathways, including cell complexation, cell wall binding, efflux, vacuolar sequestration and ultimately redistribution. Key features:1.Explores databases of metalloid distribution in plants and other habitats. 2.Deliberates about metalloid transporters and detoxification strategies in plants. 3. Describes interaction of metalloids with microbes and their impact on ecophysiology. 4. Unravels the mysteries of metalloid stress in plants by using multi-omics approaches. 5. Covers biological applications of metalloids in sustainable agricultural practices and in human health.This book is aimed to give updated and scientific insights to readers and researchers associated with plant stress physiology, agricultural sciences and environmentalists working for the well-being of the environment. Apart from these, the present book will also be boon for scientists, farmers, teachers and undergraduate and post graduate students as it provides a detailed account of distribution, biochemistry, detoxification mechanisms, and biological applications of metalloids.

Sugarcane is a major C4 cash crop noted for its significant economic value, being the primary source of sugar exported around the globe. It is also utilized in producing bioethanol, biofuel, and various by-products such as molasses and bagasse, which have applications in energy production and as raw materials in industries.This new volume is an insightful and comprehensive exploration into the burgeoning field of sugarcane-based biofuels and the green technology revolution. This book delves deep into the multifaceted roles of sugarcane in addressing the global energy crisis, offering a panoramic view of the latest advances, challenges, and prospects in the realm of sustainable energy.The book summarizes the production, management, and socioeconomic impact of sugarcane as well as its related sustainability issues. It focuses on the biotechnological innovations that are crucial to transforming sugarcane to benefit the bioethanol and energy sector, discussing biotechnical modification for sugarcane plants for biofuel and bioenergy production, such as advanced breeding approaches, assessment of the genetic integrity of sugarcane, optimization of sugarcane nutrient management strategies, and more. It also looks at the environmental impacts of sugarcane production for biofuels and its environmental sustainability as well as the economic benefits of biofuel production for a sustainable agroclimate.With chapters from an impressive roster of international scientists, this volume provides valuable information for the scientific community working on sugarcane crops, sugar crops research institutions, sugar mill managers and professionals, academicians and students, sugar agro-industrialists as well as agricultural and energy policymakers.

Global agricultural production faces various environmental stresses that affect crop growth and development. The response of plants to abiotic stresses and climate change depends on factors such as the type of crop, the type of stress, and the frequency and duration of exposure. Sustainable agriculture and crop production practices can help improve soil quality, water management, and other resources essential for plant growth. To meet the growing demand for food security and safety, scientific communities are working towards reducing the harmful effects of environmental stresses on crops, improving crop production, and ensuring food sustainability and security.Nanoscience is a fascinating and rapidly developing area of research that has led to major innovations. Nano-technology based formulations provide significant solutions to agro-ecosystems-related problems and achieve a sustainable and safe future for agriculture. Nanobiotechnology has attracted a lot of attention in recent years due to its large number of applications in different aspects. In sustainable agriculture, nanobiotechnology is mainly utilized in nano-fertilizers and nano pesticides to amplify the quality of output and level of nutrients for promoting growth, development, and productivity/ quality of grains/ fruits and enhancing plant stress resistance efficiency to unfavorable environmental conditions.Nanoformulatedmaterials offer the possibility to produce more effective and less damaging agrochemicals in the eco-environment. Smart delivery systems for nanosensors, molecules that may assist in finding environmental stressors before they can affect crop productivity/ quality, are being developed and applied. It provides advanced applications for the transformation of genetics. The application of nanoformulated particles in agriculture is being used to increase the value of foods, decrease agricultural inputs, upgrade nutrients delivery systems, and develop a longer shelf life for different products. It is important to discover the role of nanomaterials in mutation breeding, seedling growth and development, as well as their interaction with metabolites. This presents both opportunities and challenges that needs to be explored at the earliest.This book highlights the advanced strategies of these nanoformulated forms in the field of plant biology. The chapters will be contributed by an international group of experts from across this broad area. This excellent book content will surely be beneficial for graduate-postgraduate students, researchers, and policy-makers associated with the application of nanoscience in sustainable agriculture.

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