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Abiotic Stress Physiology of Horticultural Crops

Author : N.K. Srinivasa Rao
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132227255
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)

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Book Synopsis Abiotic Stress Physiology of Horticultural Crops by : N.K. Srinivasa Rao

Download or read book Abiotic Stress Physiology of Horticultural Crops written by N.K. Srinivasa Rao and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together recent advances in the area of abiotic stress tolerance in various vegetables, fruit crops, plantation crops and tuber crops. The main challenges to improving the productivity of horticultural crops are the different types of abiotic stresses generally caused by climate change at the regional and global level. Heat, drought, cold and salinity are the major abiotic stresses that adversely affect growth and productivity and can trigger a series of morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular changes in various horticultural crops. To date, there are no books covering horticultural crop-specific abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms and their management. Addressing that gap, the book is divided into 2 sections, the first of which highlights recent advances in the general aspects of abiotic stress tolerance like the role of hormones, reactive oxygen species, seed treatments, molecular mechanisms of heat tolerance and heavy metal toxicity, while the second focuses on the abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms of various vegetables, fruit crops, plantation crops and tuber crops. It includes comprehensive discussions of fruit crops like mango, grapes, banana, litchi and arid zone fruits; vegetables crops like tomato, capsicum, onion and tuber crops; and plantation crops like coconut, areca nut, oil palm and black pepper. Among the strategies for plant stress survival, examples of both avoidance and tolerance relevant to particular crops are examined in detail, supported by selected comprehensive case studies of progress. As such, the book offers a valuable resource suited for scientists and graduate students working in the fields of crop improvement, genetic engineering, and the abiotic stress tolerance of horticultural crops.

Abiotic Stress Biology in Horticultural Plants

Author : Yoshinori Kanayama
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 4431552510
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (315 download)

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Book Synopsis Abiotic Stress Biology in Horticultural Plants by : Yoshinori Kanayama

Download or read book Abiotic Stress Biology in Horticultural Plants written by Yoshinori Kanayama and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this publication is to elucidate the biological aspect of the abiotic stress response from the field to the molecular level in horticultural plants. This book is unique in that it concerns the basic aspect of abiotic stress biology and research progress at the molecular level in model plants or major field crops, as it focuses mainly on the abiotic stress response in existing horticultural plants. Many readers interested in plant abiotic stress biology are aware of the application of the latest findings to agricultural production, and this book will have a special appeal for those readers. The book will be of interest to scientists and graduate students who are involved in the research, development, production, processing, and marketing of horticultural products, including those in developing countries who are interested in high tech and advanced science in this field. The application of the latest findings to agricultural production is particularly useful. Stress tolerance mechanisms in horticultural crops are gaining importance, because most agricultural regions are predicted to experience considerably more extreme environmental fluctuations due to global climate change. Further, because of recent progress in next-generation sequencing technologies, the postgenomic era is impending not only in model plants and major cereal crops but also in horticultural crops, which comprise a great diversity of species. This book provides information on the physiological aspects of the abiotic stress response in horticultural plants, which is considered essential for postgenomic research.

Abiotic Stress Effects on Performance of Horticultural Crops

Author : Alessandra Francini
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039217518
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (392 download)

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Book Synopsis Abiotic Stress Effects on Performance of Horticultural Crops by : Alessandra Francini

Download or read book Abiotic Stress Effects on Performance of Horticultural Crops written by Alessandra Francini and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue Abiotic Stress Effects on Performance of Horticultural Crops that was published in Horticulturae

Environmental Stress Physiology of Plants and Crop Productivity

Author : Tajinder Kaur
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 168108791X
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

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Book Synopsis Environmental Stress Physiology of Plants and Crop Productivity by : Tajinder Kaur

Download or read book Environmental Stress Physiology of Plants and Crop Productivity written by Tajinder Kaur and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The knowledge of plant responses to various abiotic stresses is crucial to understand their underlying mechanisms as well as the methods to develop new varieties of crops, which are better suited to the environment they are grown in. Environmental Stress Physiology of Plants and Crop Productivity provides readers a timely update on the knowledge about plant responses to a variety of stresses such as salinity, temperature, drought, oxidative stress and mineral deficiencies. Chapters focus on biochemical mechanisms identified in plants crucial to adapting to specific abiotic stressors along with the methods of improving plant tolerance. The book also sheds light on plant secondary metabolites such as phenylpropanoids and plant growth regulators in ameliorating the stressful conditions in plants. Additional chapters present an overview of applications of genomics, proteomics and metabolomics (including CRISPR/CAS techniques) to develop abiotic stress tolerant crops. The editors have also provided detailed references for extended reading to support the information in the book. Environmental Stress Physiology of Plants and Crop Productivity is an informative reference for scholars and researchers working in the field of botany, agriculture, crop science and physiology, soil science, and environmental sciences.

Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Crops

Author : Ajay Kumar
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0323853633
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Crops written by Ajay Kumar and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-14 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Crops: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies explores concepts, strategies and recent advancements in the area of abiotic stress tolerance in horticultural crops, highlighting the latest advances in molecular breeding, genome sequencing and functional genomics approaches. Further sections present specific insights on different aspects of abiotic stress tolerance from classical breeding, hybrid breeding, speed breeding, epigenetics, gene/quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, transgenics, physiological and biochemical approaches to OMICS approaches, including functional genomics, proteomics and genomics assisted breeding. Due to constantly changing environmental conditions, abiotic stress such as high temperature, salinity and drought are being understood as an imminent threat to horticultural crops, including their detrimental effects on plant growth, development, reproduction, and ultimately, on yield. This book offers a comprehensive resource on new developments that is ideal for anyone working in the field of abiotic stress management in horticultural crops, including researchers, students and educators. Describes advances in whole genome and next generation sequencing approaches for breeding climate smart horticultural crops Details advanced germplasm tolerance to abiotic stresses screened in the recent past and their performance Includes advancements in OMICS approaches in horticultural crops

Plant Abiotic Stress Physiology

Author : Tariq Aftab
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000400751
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Plant Abiotic Stress Physiology written by Tariq Aftab and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set highlights the various innovative and emerging techniques and molecular applications that are currently being used in plant abiotic stress physiology. Volume 1: Responses and Adaptations focuses on the responses and adaptations of plants to stress factors at the cellular and molecular levels and offers a variety of advanced management strategies and technologies. Volume 2: Molecular Advancements introduces a range of state-of-the-art molecular advances for the mitigation of abiotic stress in plants. With contributions from specialists in the field, Volume 1 first discusses the physiology and defense mechanisms of plants and the various kinds of stress, such as from challenging environments, climate change, and nutritional deficiencies. It goes on to discuss trailblazing management techniques that include genetics approaches for improving abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants along with CRISPR/CAS-mediated genome editing technologies. Volume 2 discusses how plants have developed diverse physiological and molecular adjustments to safeguard themselves under challenging conditions and how emerging new technologies can utilize these plant adaptations to enhance plant resistance. These include using plant-environment interactions to develop crop species that are resilient to climate change, applying genomics and phenomics approaches from the study of abiotic stress tolerance and more. Agriculture today faces countless challenges to meet the rising need for sustainable food supplies and guarantees of high-quality nourishment for a quickly increasing population. To ensure sufficient food production, it is necessary to address the difficult environmental circumstances that are causing cellular oxidative stress in plants due to abiotic factors, which play a defining role in shaping yield of crop plants. These two volumes help to meet these challenges by providing a rich source of information on plant abiotic stress physiology and effective management techniques.

Abiotic Stress in Plants

Author : Shah Fahad
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1838810552
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)

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Book Synopsis Abiotic Stress in Plants by : Shah Fahad

Download or read book Abiotic Stress in Plants written by Shah Fahad and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental insults such as extremes of temperature, extremes of water status, and deteriorating soil conditions pose major threats to agriculture and food security. Employing contemporary tools and techniques from all branches of science, attempts are being made worldwide to understand how plants respond to abiotic stresses with the aim to manipulate plant performance that is better suited to withstand these stresses. This book searches for possible answers to several basic questions related to plant responses towards abiotic stresses. Synthesizing developments in plant stress biology, the book offers strategies that can be used in breeding, including genomic, molecular, physiological, and biotechnological approaches that have the potential to develop resilient plants and improve crop productivity worldwide.

Plant Abiotic Stress Physiology

Author : Khalid Rehman Hakeem
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000400735
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Abiotic Stress Physiology by : Khalid Rehman Hakeem

Download or read book Plant Abiotic Stress Physiology written by Khalid Rehman Hakeem and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set highlights the various innovative and emerging techniques and molecular applications that are currently being used in plant abiotic stress physiology. Volume 1: Responses and Adaptations focuses on the responses and adaptations of plants to stress factors at the cellular and molecular levels and offers a variety of advanced management strategies and technologies. Volume 2: Molecular Advancements introduces a range of state-of-the-art molecular advances for the mitigation of abiotic stress in plants. With contributions from specialists in the field, Volume 1 first discusses the physiology and defense mechanisms of plants and the various kinds of stress, such as from challenging environments, climate change, and nutritional deficiencies. It goes on to discuss trailblazing management techniques that include genetics approaches for improving abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants along with CRISPR/CAS-mediated genome editing technologies. Volume 2 discusses how plants have developed diverse physiological and molecular adjustments to safeguard themselves under challenging conditions and how emerging new technologies can utilize these plant adaptations to enhance plant resistance. These include using plant-environment interactions to develop crop species that are resilient to climate change, applying genomics and phenomics approaches from the study of abiotic stress tolerance and more. Agriculture today faces countless challenges to meet the rising need for sustainable food supplies and guarantees of high-quality nourishment for a quickly increasing population. To ensure sufficient food production, it is necessary to address the difficult environmental circumstances that are causing cellular oxidative stress in plants due to abiotic factors, which play a defining role in shaping yield of crop plants. These two volumes help to meet these challenges by providing a rich source of information on plant abiotic stress physiology and effective management techniques.

Abiotic Stress Effects on Performance of Horticultural Crops

Author :
Publisher : Mdpi AG
ISBN 13 : 9783039217502
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Abiotic Stress Effects on Performance of Horticultural Crops written by and published by Mdpi AG. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horticultural crop yield and quality depend on genotype, environmental conditions, and production management. In particular, adverse environmental conditions may greatly affect crop performance, reducing crop yield by 50%-70%. Abiotic stresses such as cold, heat, drought, flooding, salinity, nutrient deficiency, and ultraviolet radiation affect multiple physiological and biochemical mechanisms in plants as they attempt to cope with the stress conditions. However, different crop species can have different sensitivities or tolerances to specific abiotic stresses. Tolerant plants may activate different strategies to adapt to or avoid the negative effect of abiotic stresses. At the physiological level, photosynthetic activity and light-use efficiency of plants may be modulated to enhance tolerance against the stress. At the biochemical level, several antioxidant systems may be activated, and many enzymes may produce stress-related metabolites to help avoid cellular damage, including compounds such as proline, glycine betaine, and amino acids. Within each crop species there is a wide variability of tolerance to abiotic stresses, and some wild relatives may carry useful traits for enhancing the tolerance to abiotic stresses in their progeny through either traditional or biotechnological breeding. The research papers and reviews presented in this book provide an update of the scientific knowledge of crop interactions with abiotic stresses.

Molecular Stress Physiology of Plants

Author : Gyana Ranjan Rout
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 8132208072
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)

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Book Synopsis Molecular Stress Physiology of Plants by : Gyana Ranjan Rout

Download or read book Molecular Stress Physiology of Plants written by Gyana Ranjan Rout and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crop growth and production is dependent on various climatic factors. Both abiotic and biotic stresses have become an integral part of plant growth and development. There are several factors involved in plant stress mechanism. The information in the area of plant growth and molecular mechanism against abiotic and biotic stresses is scattered. The up-to-date information with cited references is provided in this book in an organized way. More emphasis has been given to elaborate the injury and tolerance mechanisms and growth behavior in plants against abiotic and biotic stresses. This book also deals with abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in plants, molecular mechanism of stress resistance of photosynthetic machinery, stress tolerance in plants: special reference to salt stress - a biochemical and physiological adaptation of some Indian halophytes, PSII fluorescence techniques for measurement of drought and high temperature stress signal in crop plants: protocols and applications, salicylic acid: role in plant physiology & stress tolerance, salinity induced genes and molecular basis of salt tolerance mechanism in mangroves, reproductive stage abiotic stress tolerance in cereals, calorimetry and Raman spectrometry to study response of plant to biotic and abiotic stresses, molecular physiology of osmotic stress in plants and mechanisms, functions and toxicity of heavy metals stress in plants, submergence stress tolerance in plants and adoptive mechanism, Brassinosteroid modulated stress responses under temperature stress, stress tolerant in plants: a proteomics approach, Marker-assisted breeding for stress resistance in crop plants, DNA methylation associated epigenetic changes in stress tolerance of plants and role of calcium-mediated CBL-CIPK network in plant mineral nutrition & abiotic stress. Each chapter has been laid out with introduction, up-to-date literature, possible stress mechanism, and applications. Under abiotic stress, plant produces a large quantity of free radicals, which have been elaborated. We hope that this book will be of greater use for the post-graduate students, researchers, physiologist and biotechnologist to sustain the plant growth and development.

Physiology of Plants Under Stress

Author : David M. Orcutt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471170082
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Physiology of Plants Under Stress by : David M. Orcutt

Download or read book Physiology of Plants Under Stress written by David M. Orcutt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-06-27 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second of a two-part treatise describes the phenomena of plants under stress, describing the relationship between plant structure, development, and growth and such environmental stresses as too much or too little water, light, heat, or cold.

Advancements in Developing Abiotic Stress-Resilient Plants

Author : M. Iqbal R. Khan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000572870
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Book Synopsis Advancements in Developing Abiotic Stress-Resilient Plants by : M. Iqbal R. Khan

Download or read book Advancements in Developing Abiotic Stress-Resilient Plants written by M. Iqbal R. Khan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants often encounter abiotic stresses including drought, salinity, flooding, high/low temperatures, and metal toxicity, among others. The majority of these stresses occur simultaneously and thus limit crop production. Therefore, the need of the hour is to improve the abiotic stresses tolerance of crop plants by integrating physiology, omics, and modern breeding approaches. This book covers various aspects including (1) abiotic stress responses in plants and progress made so far in the allied areas for trait improvements, (2) integrates knowledge gained from basic physiology to advanced omics tools to assist new breeding technologies, and (3) discusses key genes, proteins, and metabolites or pathways for developing new crop varieties with improved tolerance traits.

Plant Stress Physiology, 2nd Edition

Author : Sergey Shabala
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1780647298
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Plant Stress Physiology, 2nd Edition written by Sergey Shabala and published by CABI. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated from the successful first edition, this book provides a timely update on the recent progress in our knowledge of all aspects of plant perception, signalling and adaptation to a variety of environmental stresses. It covers in detail areas such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, oxidative stress, pathogens, and extremes of temperature and pH. This second edition presents detailed and up-to-date research on plant responses to a wide range of stresses Includes new full-colour figures to help illustrate the principles outlined in the text Is written in a clear and accessible format, with descriptive abstracts for each chapter. Written by an international team of experts, this book provides researchers with a better understanding of the major physiological and molecular mechanisms facilitating plant tolerance to adverse environmental factors. This new edition of Plant Stress Physiology is an essential resource for researchers and students of ecology, plant biology, agriculture, agronomy and plant breeding.

Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants

Author : Gyanendra Kumar Rai
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000373983
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants by : Gyanendra Kumar Rai

Download or read book Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants written by Gyanendra Kumar Rai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-02-14 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since recent years, the population across the globe is increasing expeditiously; hence increasing the agricultural productivity to meet the food demands of the thriving population becomes a challenging task. Abiotic stresses pose as a major threat to agricultural productivity. Having an adequate knowledge and apprehension of the physiology and molecular biology of stress tolerance in plants is a prerequisite for counteracting the adverse effect of such stresses to a wider range. This book deals with the responses and tolerance mechanisms of plants towards various abiotic stresses. The advent of molecular biology and biotechnology has shifted the interest of researchers towards unraveling the genes involved in stress tolerance. More effort is being made to understand and pave ways for developing stress tolerance mechanisms in crop plants. Several technologies including Microarray technology, functional genomics, on gel and off gel proteomic approaches have proved to be of utmost importance by helping the physiologists, molecular biologists and biotechnologists in identifying and exploiting various stress tolerance genes and factors for enhancing stress tolerance in plants. This book would serve as an exemplary source of scientific information pertaining to abiotic stress responses and tolerance mechanisms towards various abiotic stresses. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Abiotic Stress Adaptation in Plants

Author :
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048131138
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book Abiotic Stress Adaptation in Plants written by and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Abiotic Stress Response in Plants

Author : Arun Shanker
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9533076720
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Abiotic Stress Response in Plants by : Arun Shanker

Download or read book Abiotic Stress Response in Plants written by Arun Shanker and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-08-29 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants, unlike animals, are sessile. This demands that adverse changes in their environment are quickly recognized, distinguished and responded to with suitable reactions. Drought, heat, cold and salinity are among the major abiotic stresses that adversely affect plant growth and productivity. In general, abiotic stress often causes a series of morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular changes that unfavorably affect plant growth, development and productivity. Drought, salinity, extreme temperatures (cold and heat) and oxidative stress are often interrelated; these conditions singularly or in combination induce cellular damage. To cope with abiotic stresses, of paramount significance is to understand plant responses to abiotic stresses that disturb the homeostatic equilibrium at cellular and molecular level in order to identify a common mechanism for multiple stress tolerance. This multi authored edited compilation attempts to put forth an all-inclusive biochemical and molecular picture in a systems approach wherein mechanism and adaptation aspects of abiotic stress are dealt with. The chief objective of the book hence is to deliver state of the art information for comprehending the effects of abiotic stress in plants at the cellular level.

The Physiology of Plants Under Stress, Abiotic Factors

Author : Erik T. Nilsen
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471031529
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (315 download)

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Book Synopsis The Physiology of Plants Under Stress, Abiotic Factors by : Erik T. Nilsen

Download or read book The Physiology of Plants Under Stress, Abiotic Factors written by Erik T. Nilsen and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1996-11-07 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive treatment of the physiology of plants under stress. Physiology of Plants Under Stress: Environmental Factors, Volume 1 is a valuable resource for plant physiologists, horticulturists, crop scientists, plant breeders, agronomists, and plant molecular biologists. It provides the most detailed coverage, to date, of the impact of a wide range of environmental variables upon plant structure, development, and growth. Comprehensive in scope, it explores: * Plant stress physiology fundamentals, including growth regulation, membranes, phytohormones, carbon balance, and the use of stable isotopes in stress studies. * Relevant physical, chemical, and biological aspects of all forms of environmental stress and their effects upon plant metabolism. * Multiple levels of adaptation, including behavioral, morphological, anatomical, physiological, and biochemical responses. * Plant responses to specific environmental stresses such as drought and flooding, light intensity, high heat, chilling and freezing, and other. * recent advances in microbiology and genetic manipulation in the regulation of metabolic influences. * And much more. each chapter concludes with study/review outlines and self-study review questions, making this an ideal text for graduate level courses in plant physiology, horticulture, agronomy, and crop science.