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Bioenergy Crops: A Sustainable Means of Phytoremediation comprises a unique combination of topics related to the field of phytoremediation and bioenergy production. It highlights the future face of industries in phytoremediation and bioenergy production. The book deals with most promising plant and alga species for biomass production and phytoremediation. It deals with constructed wetlands, bioremediation and microbial fuel cells with case studies of phytoremediation and bioenergy production. The comprehensive knowledge on the dual aspects of hyperaccumulators in phytoremediation and bioenergy production guides graduates, post-graduates as well as researchers to know the latest updates in the field.Key Features:• Presents dual aspects of hyperaccumulators in phytoremediation and bioenergy production.• Highlights the future face of industries in phytoremediation and bioenergy production.• Focuses the promising candidates exploits as hyperaccumulator and biomass producers.• Explains the role of algae and microbes in bioremediation and bioenergy production.• Represents a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis in the field of phytoremediation as well as bioenergy production.

Rice Cultivation under Abiotic Stresses: Challenges and Opportunities provides a unique look at three key factors in optimized rice yield - cultivation practices, understanding abiotic stress response, and mitigation strategies - enabling the reader to better understand the cause, effect, and means of protecting rice crop yield. It is a uniquely comprehensive resource for advancing the sustainable and optimal production of rice that will be a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, Plant Physiology, and Environmental Science.Rice is the primary source of energy for over half of the world’s people. It can play a vital role against mal and under nutrition, but as climate and other abiotic challenges continue to impact yield, steps need to be taken to ensure production.

Presents technical advances, including the use of artificial intelligence and the status of C4 riceExplores cultural practices in rice cultivation, including submergent tolerant rice and heavy metals stress tolerant mechanisms for translational insightsTargeted specifically for issues related to the environment

Bioenergy Crops: A Sustainable Means of Phytoremediation comprises a unique combination of topics related to the field of phytoremediation and bioenergy production. It highlights the future face of industries in phytoremediation and bioenergy production. The book deals with most promising plant and alga species for biomass production and phytoremediation. It deals with constructed wetlands, bioremediation and microbial fuel cells with case studies of phytoremediation and bioenergy production. The comprehensive knowledge on the dual aspects of hyperaccumulators in phytoremediation and bioenergy production guides graduates, post-graduates as well as researchers to know the latest updates in the field.Key Features:• Presents dual aspects of hyperaccumulators in phytoremediation and bioenergy production.• Highlights the future face of industries in phytoremediation and bioenergy production.• Focuses the promising candidates exploits as hyperaccumulator and biomass producers.• Explains the role of algae and microbes in bioremediation and bioenergy production.• Represents a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis in the field of phytoremediation as well as bioenergy production.

Comprehensive resource detailing the molecular mechanisms underlying heavy metal toxicity and tolerance in plants Heavy Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants provides a comprehensive overview of the physiological, biochemical, and molecular basis of heavy metal tolerance and functional omics that allow for a deeper understanding of using heavy metal tolerance for deliberate manipulation of plants. Through the authors’ unique approach, the text enables researchers to develop strategies to enhance metal toxicity and deficiency tolerance as well as crop productivity under stressful conditions, in order to better utilize natural resources to ensure future food security. The text presents the basic knowledge of plant heavy metal/metalloid tolerance using modern approaches, including omics, nanotechnology, and genetic manipulation, and covers molecular breeding, genetic engineering, and approaches for high yield and quality under metal toxicity or deficiency stress conditions. With a collection of 26 chapters contributed by the leading experts in the fields surrounding heavy metal and metalloids toxicity and tolerance in crop plants, Heavy Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants includes further information on: Advanced techniques in omics research in relation to heavy metals/metalloids toxicity and toleranceHeavy metals/metalloids in food crops and their implications for human healthMolecular mechanisms of heavy metals/metalloids toxicity and tolerance in plantsMolecular breeding approaches for reducing heavy metals load in the edible plant partsHormonal regulation of heavy metals toxicity and toleranceApplications of nanotechnology for improving heavy metals stress toleranceGenetic engineering for heavy metals/metalloids stress tolerance in plantsWith comprehensive coverage of the subject, Heavy Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants is an essential reference for researchers working on developing plants tolerant to metals/metalloids stress and effective strategies for reducing the risk of health hazards.

While information on the roles and regulation of transporters for all major nutrients and metabolites in plants has increased significantly, a synthesis of this research has been lacking. Based on current research in genomics and proteomics, this book clarifies the identification and characterization of plant membrane and vacuolar transporters. Transporter functions such as mineral nutrition, cell homeostasis, storage and stress responses are examined with a focus on enhancing nutrient use efficiency in crops, and increasing crops’ ability to withstand nutrient stresses and improve nutrient storage.

This book compiles the latest research and insights on arsenic's impact on the environment, emphasizing the urgency and scale of this issue. The complexity of As contamination demands a multidisciplinary approach. This book brings together experts from environmental science, biology, public health, and policy to provide a comprehensive overview of arsenic’s environmental impact, biological consequences, and the strategies for its management. The book serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in environmental sciences, offering a detailed study of As behavior in the environment and its biological effects. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.    By including sections on management strategies and policy recommendations, the book serves as a guide for policymakers and environmental managers. It offers evidence-based strategies for mitigating arsenic contamination and protecting public health. The book provides an updated compilation of the latest research, including cutting-edge methods for As detection, removal, and management. This makes it a valuable resource for staying abreast of recent advancements in the field. Incorporating case studies from different regions of the world, the book highlights the global nature of arsenic contamination while also providing insights into local challenges and solutions. This helps in understanding the diverse impacts and management strategies across various geographical contexts. Given the toxicological significance of As, the book emphasizes its implications for public health. The collaborative nature of this book project fosters networking among professionals and researchers from different fields, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.Ultimately, the book aims to have a long-term impact on how arsenic contamination is understood, managed, and mitigated, contributing to safer, healthier environments and communities. Editing this book is not only about compiling scientific knowledge but also about making a tangible impact in the field of environmental management and public health, addressing a critical issue that affects both ecosystems and human societies worldwide.

This book presents a detailed overview and critical evaluation of the state of the art and latest approaches in genetic manipulation studies on plants to mitigate the impact of climate change on growth and productivity. Each chapter has been written by experts in plant-stress biology and highlights the involvement of a variety of genes/pathways and their regulation in abiotic stress, recent advances in molecular breeding (identification of tightly liked markers, QTLs/genes), transgenesis (introduction of exogenous genes or changing the expression of endogenous stress- responsive genes) and genomics approaches that have made it easier to identify and isolate several key genes involved in abiotic stress such as drought, water lodging/flooding, extreme temperatures, salinity and heavy-metal toxicity.Food and nutritional security has emerged as a major global challenge due to expanding populations, and cultivated areas becoming less productive as a result of extreme climatic changes adversely affecting the quantity and quality of plants. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop crop varieties resilient to abiotic stress to ensure food security and combat increased input costs, low yields and the marginalization of land.The role of GM crops in poverty alleviation, nutrition and health in developing countries and their feasibility in times of climate change are also discussed. Recent advances in gene technologies have shown the potential for faster, more targeted crop improvements by transferring genes across the sexual barriers. The book is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, students, planners and industrialists working in the area of biotechnology, plant agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, plant physiology, molecular biology, plant sciences and environmental sciences.