Stress and Plants - A Comprehensive Guide
Pasquale De Marco
Publisher: Publishdrive
Summary
Plants are constantly exposed to a wide range of environmental stresses, from extreme temperatures and drought to heavy metals and pathogens. These stresses can cause significant damage to plants, leading to reduced growth, productivity, and even death. **Stress and Plants: A Comprehensive Guide** provides a comprehensive overview of the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that plants use to cope with stress. This book covers a wide range of topics, including: * The different types of stress that plants encounter * The physiological and biochemical responses that plants use to cope with stress * The molecular mechanisms that underlie these responses * The impact of stress on plant growth, development, and productivity * Strategies for managing plant stress This book is essential reading for plant physiologists, horticulturists, crop scientists, plant breeders, agronomists, and plant molecular biologists. It will also be of interest to students and anyone else who is interested in learning more about the fascinating world of plants and their ability to thrive in even the most challenging environments. **Key Features:** * Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of plant stress physiology * Written by leading experts in the field * Illustrated with numerous figures and tables * Up-to-date references to the latest research **Benefits:** * Gain a deeper understanding of how plants respond to and survive in challenging environments * Learn about the latest advances in plant stress physiology research * Develop strategies to improve crop productivity and protect plants from stress-induced damage **Audience:** * Plant physiologists * Horticulturists * Crop scientists * Plant breeders * Agronomists * Plant molecular biologists * Students * Anyone interested in learning more about plant stress physiology If you like this book, write a review!
Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 165 pages.
