- 322 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This book is a comprehensive guide to strigolactones' role in plant biology, growth, and sustainable agriculture.
Strigolactones, a fascinating and rapidly evolving class of plant hormones, have garnered significant attention in plant biology over the past decade. Initially discovered for stimulating the germination of parasitic plants, strigolactones are now recognized as key regulators of numerous plant processes, including growth, development, and response to environmental stresses. Their multifaceted nature and wide-ranging impact on plant physiology make strigolactones a critical study area for researchers aiming to enhance crop yield, resilience, and overall agricultural productivity.
This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on strigolactones, exploring their biosynthesis, signaling mechanisms, and practical applications in agriculture. The book collects contributions from leading experts in the field, offering a diverse and in-depth perspective on the various roles that strigolactones play in plant biology.
The chapters in this volume cover a broad spectrum of topics, from the molecular and genetic basis of strigolactone biosynthesis to their interactions with other phytohormones and environmental factors. The book examines the regulatory functions of strigolactones in plant architecture, including shoot branching, root development, and leaf senescence, as well as their involvement in stress responses such as drought, salinity, and pathogen attack. Also highlighted are recent advancements in understanding strigolactone signaling pathways and the potential for genetic engineering to manipulate these hormones for crop improvement.
Audience
Plant biologists, agronomists, horticulturists, and agriculture industry professionals studying plant development to address agricultural challenges.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Strigolactones: Journey from Rhizospheric Chemoattractants to Plant Growth Regulators
- Chapter 2 Nature, Structural Diversity, Biosynthetic Pathway, and Strigolactone Transport in Plants
- Chapter 3 Unveiling the Strigolactone Signaling Pathway: From Receptors to Responses
- Chapter 4 Diverse Roles of Strigolactones in Plant Growth and Development: Shaping Above- and Below-Ground Architecture
- Chapter 5 Regulation of Phosphorus Nutrition in Tomato Plants: Unveiled Roles of Strigolactones
- Chapter 6 Strigolactones' Role in Heat and Saline Stress Tolerance in Horticultural and Field Crops
- Chapter 7 Role of Strigolactones in Heavy Metal Tolerance: A Case Study on Cadmium
- Chapter 8 Strigolactone Interplay with Other Phytohormones Under Stressed and Normal Conditions
- Chapter 9 Strigolactone Analogs: Synthesis, Structural Features and Biological Activity
- Chapter 10 Karrikin-Related Effects on Plant Development, Stress Tolerance, and Beyond
- Chapter 11 Strigolactones: Key Phytohormones in Plant-Microbe Interactions and Development
- Chapter 12 Strigolactones and Control of Parasitic Weeds
- Chapter 13 Strigolactones and Plant Defense: Protection Against Pests and Pathogens
- Index
- EULA