Harnessing Plant-Stimulating Molecules

Innovations in Stress Biology and Crop Resilience

M. Iqbal R. Khan, Palakolanu Sudhakar Reddy

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443449956
• Subtopic: Botany
• Index: Biological Sciences

Harnessing Plant-Stimulating Molecules serves as an authoritative reference on the multifaceted molecular regulators and biotechnological innovations underpinning plant resilience to environmental stressors. This volume delivers an exhaustive treatment of diverse classes of signaling entities—including phytohormones, secondary messengers, secondary messengers, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and heterotrimeric G proteins—elucidating their roles in complex stress adaptation pathways. In addition to molecular and biochemical foundations, this book explores advanced methodologies such as nanoparticle-facilitated metabolic modulation, RNA interference, and gene-editing strategies aimed at optimizing nutrient utilization. It also highlights the emerging significance of biostimulants in modulating plant–microbe interactions and interplant signaling networks. Detailed discussions on systemic signaling mediated by mobile molecules and photoreceptor-mediated photomorphogenic responses further enrich the scope. By integrating cutting-edge approaches, particularly CRISPR–Cas systems, with computational modeling for simulating metabolic networks, the volume facilitates accelerated crop improvement strategies essential for addressing contemporary challenges in food security and agroecosystem sustainability. Designed as an indispensable resource for researchers, advanced graduate students, and industry professionals, Harnessing Plant-Stimulating Molecules bridges fundamental plant molecular biology with translational biotechnology, fostering the development of resilient, high-performance crops adapted to the challenges of a changing climate. - Provides detailed graphical representations of molecular processes, signaling pathways, and regulatory networks, complemented by quantitative models and mathematical frameworks to enhance practical application and predictive accuracy - Presents a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary insights into environment-induced perturbations and the dynamic roles of plant stimulating molecules in stress adaptation - Identifies critical knowledge gaps and proposes targeted research directions in plant signaling biology, highlighting emerging opportunities to enhance crop resilience and promote sustainable agriculture

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of contributors
• About the editors
• Chapter 1 Biostimulants: a sustainable approach to enhancing plant resilience under environmental stress
• Chapter 2 Utilizing plant growth regulators for sustainable agricultural intensification under abiotic stress
• Chapter 3 Regulation of auxin and cytokinin signaling in plants during salt stress adaptation
• Chapter 4 Crosstalk of salicylic acid with other growth regulators and signaling molecules in mediating abiotic stress tolerance in plants
• Chapter 5 Exploring the protective effects of abscisic acid against salt stress in rice
• Chapter 6 Endophyte-driven strategies for abiotic stress tolerance in plants
• Chapter 7 Strigolactone-mediated signaling pathways in sorghum: molecular insights into Striga resistance
• Chapter 8 Role of reactive carbonyl compounds in plant stress signaling
• Chapter 9 Integrating gene editing and plant stimulants to develop virus-resilient crops
• Chapter 10 Biotechnological innovations for sustainable agriculture
• Chapter 11 Mobile signals in systemic stress response: RNA, peptides, and hormonal interactions
• Chapter 12 Heterotrimeric G-protein subunits in plant signal transduction: roles in plant development and stress responses
• Chapter 13 CRISPR–Cas-enabled accelerated breeding pipelines for engineering climate-resilient crops under abiotic stress conditions
• Index