Strigolactones: Synthesis, Application and Role in Plants

Strigolactones are a recently discovered class of plant hormones that play a crucial role in plant growth and development, including seed germination, root growth, and stem branching. This book provides foundational insights into the structure, synthesis, transport, signaling, and application of SLs, as well as their crosstalk with other plant hormones and signaling molecules. It also discusses the role of SLs in plant defense systems, particularly in biotic and abiotic stresses, heavy metals, salt, temperature, radiation, pesticide drought, and flood stress.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Strigolactones: Synthesis, Application and Role in Plants presents the current state of the science for this recently discovered class of plant hormones, offering foundational insights. The book covers the structure of natural and synthetic SLs, synthesis, transport, signaling, and their application, role in the growth and development of plants like seed germination, root growth, and stem branching plant architecture. Further, the crosstalk of SLs with other plant hormones and signaling molecules are discussed. Finally, the role of SLs in plant defense systems, particularly in biotic and abiotic stresses, heavy metals, salt, temperature, radiation, pesticide drought, and flood stress on plants.Concluding with the latest discoveries, future perspectives, and challenges in plant biology, this book will be a valuable reference for those in plant and agricultural sciences.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443135217