Harsh Environment and Plant Resilience: Molecular and Functional Aspects

Climate change and unpredictable environmental extremes pose significant threats to plant growth and productivity. This book explores the biological mechanisms and fundamental principles that regulate plant growth and productivity in challenging environments, covering topics such as gene function, molecules, physiology, cell biology, and plant ecology. It also discusses the physiological and molecular mechanisms in different plant species, ecophysiological interactions, and biosensors for monitoring stress.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 542 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Climate change and unpredictable environmental extremes have posed significant threats to plant growth and productivity in recent years. The effects of climate change, particularly from unpredictable environmental fluctuations, can lead to an increased prevalence of abiotic and biotic stresses in plants, which in turn have slowed down global crop yields. At the same time, ensuring food security for the rapidly growing human population within a sustainable ecosystem is a major concern worldwide. To address this challenge, understanding the core developmental, physiological, and molecular aspects that regulate plant growth and productivity in challenging environments is crucial.

Plants are influenced by adverse environmental conditions at multiple levels, and their diverse responses play a vital role in determining their growth, production, and geographical distribution. The chapters in this book explore the biological mechanisms and fundamental principles that govern how different plant species thrive, perform, and interact with challenging environments.

This book covers a wide range of topics in plant science, including gene function, molecules, physiology, cell biology, and plant ecology, with the aim of understanding how plants function under harsh environmental conditions. It elucidates the physiological and molecular mechanisms in various plant species, the ecophysiological interactions between plants, the interplay between plant roots, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, biosensors for monitoring stress, production of secondary metabolites, stress alleviation processes, and more.

By unraveling these complex processes, this book provides valuable insights into developing sustainable agricultural and horticultural practices that can mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote plant growth and productivity in challenging environments. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of plant science and agriculture.

Weight: 848g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030659141
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021