Reactive Oxygen Species: Prospects in Plant Metabolism

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are essential signaling molecules in plants, involved in stress response, defense mechanisms, and physiological processes. This book explores ROS synthesis, potential applications, toxicity, and preservation, covering topics such as plant pathogen resistance, phytoprotectants, and nematode lifespan. It includes a compilation of recent reviews and theoretical and practical aspects of plant ROS.

Format: Hardback
Length: 295 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This edited book delves into the intricate world of reactive oxygen species (ROS) synthesis, potential applications, toxicity, and preservation. It explores the recent proposed hormonal response and biomolecules targeted in regulating ROS, shedding light on their role in plant defense mechanisms. The chapters cover various aspects, including resistance and susceptibility to plant pathogens, strategies involving phytoprotectants, and the impact of ROS on the life span of nematodes. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive compilation of recently written, integrated, and illustrated reviews, providing the most up-to-date information on ROS. These chapters encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of plant ROS, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and scientists in the field of agri-life sciences.

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are vital signaling molecules that play a crucial role in maintaining the redox equilibrium and facilitating various biological processes within living organisms. In plants, ROS serve as essential messengers in response to various stressors, such as biotic and abiotic factors. They play a significant role in biotic and abiotic stress sensing, integrating diverse environmental signals, and initiating stress-response networks. Consequently, ROS contribute to the establishment of defense mechanisms and enhance plant resilience.

A balanced level of ROS is necessary for the proper functioning of vital physiological mechanisms in plants. ROS are involved in various physiological processes, including photosynthesis, respiration, and signal transduction. They help regulate gene expression, cell growth, and metabolism, and play a role in defending against pathogens and environmental stresses. However, excessive production of ROS can be harmful to plant cells, leading to oxidative stress and cell damage.

This edited book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ROS synthesis, potential applications, toxicity, and preservation. It explores the recent developments in ROS research, including the proposed hormonal response and biomolecules involved in ROS regulation. The chapters cover various aspects of ROS in plants, such as resistance and susceptibility to plant pathogens, strategies involving phytoprotectants, and the impact of ROS on the life span of nematodes. Additionally, the book includes a compilation of recently written, integrated, and illustrated reviews that describe the latest information on ROS. These chapters encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of plant ROS, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and scientists in the field of agri-life sciences.

In conclusion, reactive oxygen species are essential signaling molecules that play a crucial role in maintaining the redox equilibrium and facilitating various biological processes in plants. This edited book provides a comprehensive overview of ROS synthesis, potential applications, toxicity, and preservation, shedding light on their emerging importance in plant defense mechanisms and other biological processes. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and scientists in the field of agri-life sciences.

Weight: 692g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811997938
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023