Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules

Innovations in Stress Biology and Crop Resilience
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-44994-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

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, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and heterotrimeric G proteins-elucidating their roles in complex stress adaptation pathways.

In addition to molecular and biochemical foundations, the book explores advanced methodologies such as nanoparticle-facilitated metabolic modulation, RNA interference, gene editing strategies aimed at optimizing nutrient utilization. It also highlights the emerging significance of biostimulants in modulating plant-microbe interactions and inter-plant 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 agro-ecosystem 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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

R. Khan, M. Iqbal

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Genetik und Genomik (nichtmedizinisch)
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau Gartenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction of plant stimulating molecules: Global trend on climate change and agro-food sustainability
2. Plant hormones and their multifaceted role in managing crop under environmental shocks
3. Plant secondary messengers guarding the precincts of environmental injuries
4. Gasotransmitters interference in mediating environmental stress protection in crop
5. Reactive oxygen species in plant physiology under climatic and biotic interferences
6. Reactive nitrogen species: The new arrivals in crop stress management
7. Sugars stimulating behavior to transit source-sink development under environmental stress
8. Lipid species. A hub of plant stimulating networks under environment stress
9. Isoprenoid-derivatives’ functions in crop stress resilience
10. Plant bioactive polypeptides in stimulating environmental resilience
11. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) role under environmental stress-mediated wounding reactions
12. Mitogenic signaling molecules-mediated environmental stress tolerance in crop system
13. Heterotrimeric G protein-coupled environmental stress responses
14. Patatan phospholipase-mediated molecular stimulation in plants
15. Photoreceptors role in exciting plant photomorphogenesis under climatic variations
16. Manipulation of nanoparticles stimulating metabolic pathways in planta and microbial systems
17. Stimulating molecules and RNA silencing. An approach to improve plant nutrient efficiency
18. Biostimulants in inter-plant communications and microbiome interactions: Building a new age of Green Revolution
19. Mobile signals mediating systemic signaling using recent advancements in plant biotechnology
20. CRISPR/Cas in breeding system to develop crop tolerance and protect food security
21. Computational modeling of plant molecules for simulating plant metabolic pathways with model fidelity

Über Autor(innen)

R. Khan, M. Iqbal
Dr. M. Iqbal R. Khan's current research interests are the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in flooding tolerance and looking for suitable germplasm donors for breeding purpose. Working on the metabolism of plants under different abiotic stresses, Dr. Khan has found a significant role of phytohormones in the regulation of plant growth and development and have suggested that phytohormones play an important in controlling stress responses and interacts in coordination with each other for defense signal networking to fine tune tolerance mechanisms. Dr. Khan has published more than 35 journal articles, 07 book chapters and has edited two books. He has received various research fellowships including UGC-MANF, DBT-RA, SERB-DST Young scientist, SERB-NPDF and IRRI-PDF. He has been recognized as Young Scientist of the Year, receiving the award from Scientific and Environmental Research Institute, India and Junior Scientist of the Year, receiving the award from National Environmental Science Academy New Delhi, India. He has been guest editor of "Ethylene: A key regulatory molecule in plants" in Frontiers in Plant Science.