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Introduces readers to the chemical biology of plant biostimulantsThis book brings together different aspects of biostimulants, providing an overview of the variety of materials exploited as biostimulants, their biological activity, and agricultural applications. As different groups of biostimulants display different bioactivity and specificity, advances in biostimulant research is illustrated by different examples of biostimulants, such as humic substance, seaweed extracts, and substances with hormone-like activities. The book also reports on methods used to screen for new biostimulant compounds by exploring natural sources.Combining the expertise of internationally-renowned scientists and entrepreneurs in the area of biostimulants and biofertilisers, The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants offers in-depth chapters that look at: agricultural functions and action mechanisms of plant biostimulants (PBs); plant biostimulants from seaweed; seaweed carbohydrates; and the possible role for electron shuttling capacity in elicitation of PB activity of humic substances on plant growth enhancement. The subject of auxins is covered next, followed closely by a chapter on plant biostimulants in vermicomposts. Other topics include: exploring natural resources for biostimulants; the impact of biostimulants on whole plant and cellular levels; the impact of PBs on molecular level; and the use of use of plant metabolites to mitigate stress effects in crops. Provides an insightful introduction to the subject of biostimulantsDiscusses biostimulant modes of actionsCovers microbial biostimulatory activities and biostimulant application strategiesOffers unique and varied perspectives on the subject by a team of international contributorsFeatures summaries of publications on biostimulants and biostimulant activityThe Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants will appeal to a wide range of readers, including scientists and agricultural practitioners looking for more knowledge about the development and application of biostimulants.

Sugarcane is one of the most important C4 cash crops, being the primary source of sugar worldwide, as well as for its use in energy production and various by-products. Sugarcane production, however, can have a number of negative environmental impacts. This new volume, Sugarcane Production: Environmental Impacts and Socioeconomics Issues, looks at sugarcane production in connection with its environmental impact and socioeconomic value and also offers innovative strategies to mitigate environmental damage from sugarcane production.Covering myriad issues in sugarcane production, the volume emphasizes sustainable approaches, including employing climate smart technologies, considering biochemical and physiological traits for selecting drought-tolerant sugarcane species, employing state-of-the-art irrigation management techniques, managing biotic stress, applying mechanization in sugarcane cultivation, and more. It looks at environmental diversification as a measure for sustainable sugarcane growth and provides insights into various sugarcane cultivation systems, such as sugarcane plant-ratoon system.Sugarcane growing areas are gradually expanding because of sugarcane diversification potential with co-products and by-products, and effective, efficient, and eco-friendly strategies and policies need to be in place for sustainable sugarcane production. This volume provides a valuable resource for agricultural specialists, agro-industries, policymakers, faculty and students in the area of agricultural sciences.

This book presents a comprehensive review of recent developments in vanadium-based nanomaterials for next-generation electrochemical energy storage.

This book presents a comprehensive review of recent developments in vanadium-based nanomaterials for next-generation electrochemical energy storage.