Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants: Physiological and Molecular Adaptations

Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants: Physiological and Molecular Perspectives explores the effects of heavy metals on plants, including sensing, signaling, and translational research, and provides insights into sustainable crop production and pollution management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The impact of heavy metals on plants is a complex and multifaceted issue that encompasses both physiological and molecular perspectives. This comprehensive volume, titled Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants: Physiological and Molecular Perspectives, aims to shed light on the various metal-induced impacts on plants and the adaptation strategies employed to mitigate these stressful conditions.

The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of heavy metal stress in plant biology. These chapters range from the latest biotechnological approaches to omics approaches, providing a comprehensive coverage of the field.

One of the key highlights of this volume is its emphasis on the recent updates about the current research on heavy metal stress in plant biology. The book covers a wide range of topics related to challenges and opportunities in the concerned field. These topics include sensing and signaling in plants, translational research, and the development of sustainable management strategies for heavy metal pollution.

The book is intended to bring together researchers who have been actively engaged in the area of stress signaling, crosstalk, and mechanisms of heavy metal stress. By sharing their research findings, the book aims to provide a direction towards the implementation of programs and practices that will enable sustainable production of crops that are resilient to environmental heavy metal pollution.

Some of the key features of the book include:

Detailed coverage of the heavy metal impact on plants, including the mechanisms of metal uptake, distribution, and detoxification.
Chapters that cover an array of topics and issues related to heavy metal pollution and its management strategies by plants.
Recent research results and some pointers to future advancements in the current topic.
The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic researchers and practitioners in the field of plant biology and environmental science.

In conclusion, Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants: Physiological and Molecular Perspectives is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the impact of heavy metals on plants and the development of sustainable management strategies for heavy metal pollution. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current research in the field and serves as a valuable reference for researchers, students, and practitioners alike.

Weight: 671g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367725075