Plant Salt Tolerance

Author : Sergey Shabala,Tracey Ann Cuin
Publisher : Humana Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1617799858

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Plant Salt Tolerance by Sergey Shabala,Tracey Ann Cuin Pdf

Soil salinity is destroying several hectares of arable land every minute. Because remedial land management cannot completely solve the problem, salt tolerant crops or plant species able to remove excessive salt from the soil could contribute significantly to managing the salinity problem. The key to engineering crops for salt tolerance lies in a thorough understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying the adaptive responses of plants to salinity. Plant Salt Tolerance: Methods and Protocols describes recent advances and techniques employed by researchers to understand the molecular and ionic basis of salinity tolerance and to investigate the mechanisms of salt stress perception and signalling in plants. With chapters written by leading international scientists, this book covers nearly 30 different methods, such as microelectrode and molecular methods, imaging techniques, as well as various biochemical assays. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, Plant Salt Tolerance: Methods and Protocols serves as an essential read for every student or researcher tackling various aspects of the salinity problem.

Author : Heribert Hirt,Kazuo Shinozaki
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3540200371

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Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress by Heribert Hirt,Kazuo Shinozaki Pdf

Environmental stresses represent the most limiting factors for agricultural productivity. Apart from biotic stress caused by plant pathogens, there are a number of abiotic stresses such as extremes in temperature, drought, salinity, heavy metals and radiation which all have detrimental effects on plant growth and yield. However, certain plant species and ecotypes have developed various mechanisms to adapt to such stress conditions. Recent advances in the understanding of these abiotic stress responses provided the impetus for compiling up-to-date reviews discussing all relevant topics in abiotic stress signaling of plants in a single volume. Topical reviews were prepared by selected experts and contain an introduction, discussion of the state of the art and important future tasks of the particular fields.

Author : Shabir Hussain Wani,Mohammad Anwar Hossain
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482245141

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Managing Salt Tolerance in Plants by Shabir Hussain Wani,Mohammad Anwar Hossain Pdf

Salinity stress currently impacts more than 80 million hectares of land worldwide and more arable land is likely to be impacted in the future due to global climate changes. Managing Salt Tolerance in Plants: Molecular and Genomic Perspectives presents detailed molecular and genomic approaches for the development of crop plants tolerant to salinity

Author : M. Ajmal Khan,Darrell J. Weber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402040184

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Ecophysiology of High Salinity Tolerant Plants by M. Ajmal Khan,Darrell J. Weber Pdf

The halophytes are highly specialized plants, which have greater tolerance to salt. They can germinate, grow and reproduce successfully in saline areas which would cause the death of regular plants. Most halophytic species are found in salt marsh systems along seashores or around landlocked inland lakes and flat plains with high evaporation. The halophytes play very significant role in the saline areas specially in the coast by overcoming the salinity in different ways, viz. with regulating mechanisms in which excess salts are excreted and with out regulating mechanism, which may include succulents or cumulative types. Besides that they protect coast from erosion and cyclones, provide feeding ground and nursery for fish, shrimps and birds. Halophytes get increasing attention today because of the steady increase of the salinity in irrigation systems in the arid and semi-arid regions where the increasing population reaches the limits of freshwater availability. In many countries, halophytes have been successfully grown on saline wasteland to provide animal fodder and have the potential for rehabilitation and even reclamation of these sites. The value of certain salt-tolerant grass species has been recognized by their incorporation in pasture improvement programs in many salt affected regions throughout the world. There have been recent advances in selecting species with high biomass and protein levels in combination with their ability to survive a wide range of environmental conditions, including salinity.

Author : Leon Bernstein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Plants
ISBN : UVA:X030490692

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Salt Tolerance of Plants by Leon Bernstein Pdf

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Author : Mirza Hasanuzzaman,Mohsin Tanveer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030402778

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Salt and Drought Stress Tolerance in Plants by Mirza Hasanuzzaman,Mohsin Tanveer Pdf

This book presents various aspects of salt and drought stress signaling in crops, combining physiological, biochemical, and molecular studies. Salt and drought stress are two major constraints on crop production worldwide. Plants possess several mechanisms to cope with the adverse effects of salt and drought. Among these mechanisms, stress signaling is very important, because it integrates and regulates nuclear gene expression and other cellular activities, which can help to restore cellular homeostasis. Accordingly, understanding the signaling cascades will help plant biologists to grasp the tolerance mechanisms that allow breeders to develop tolerant crop varieties. This book is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students working on salt and drought stress physiology and plant breeding.

Author : Joe H. Cherry,Robert D. Locy,Anna Rychter
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401143233

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Plant Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses in Agriculture: Role of Genetic Engineering by Joe H. Cherry,Robert D. Locy,Anna Rychter Pdf

Environmental stresses represent the most limiting factors for agricultural productivity worldwide. These stresses impact not only current crop species, they are also significant barriers to the introduction of crop plants into areas that are not currently being used for agriculture. Stresses associated with temperature, salinity and drought, singly or in combination, are likely to enhance the severity of problems to which plants will be exposed in the coming decades. The present book brings together contributions from many laboratories around the world to discuss and compare our current knowledge of the role stress genes play in plant stress tolerance. In addition, strategies are discussed to introduce these genes and the processes that they encode into economically important crops, and the effect this will have on plant productivity.

Author : Pratibha Singh,Madhulika Singh,Rajiv Kumar Singh,Sheo Mohan Prasad
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119700494

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Physiology of Salt Stress in Plants by Pratibha Singh,Madhulika Singh,Rajiv Kumar Singh,Sheo Mohan Prasad Pdf

PHYSIOLOGY OF SALT STRESS IN PLANTS Discover how soil salinity affects plants and other organisms and the techniques used to remedy the issue In Physiology of Salt Stress in Plants, an editorial team of internationally renowned researchers delivers an extensive exploration of the problem of soil salinity in modern agricultural practices. It also discusses the social and environmental issues caused by salt stress. The book covers the impact of salt on soil microorganisms, crops, and other plants, and presents that information alongside examinations of salt’s effects on other organisms, including aquatic fauna, terrestrial animals, and human beings. Physiology of Salt Stress in Plants describes the morphological, anatomical, physiological, and biochemical dimensions of increasing soil salinity. It also discusses potential remedies and encourages further thought and exploration of this issue. Readers are encouraged to consider less hazardous fertilizers and pesticides, to use safer doses, and to explore and work upon salt resistant varieties of plants. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: Thorough introductions to salt stress perception and toxicity levels and the effects of salt stress on the physiology of crop plants at a cellular level Explorations of the effects of salt stress on the biochemistry of crop plants and salt ion transporters in crop plants at a cellular level Practical discussions of salt ion and nutrient interactions in crop plants, including prospective signalling, and the effects of salt stress on the morphology, anatomy, and gene expression of crop plants An examination of salt stress on soil chemistry and the plant-atmosphere continuum Perfect for researchers, academics, and students working and studying in the fields of agriculture, botany, entomology, biotechnology, soil science, and plant physiology, Physiology of Salt Stress in Plants will also earn a place on the bookshelves of agronomists, crop scientists, and plant biochemists.

Author : Arun Shanker,B. Venkateswarlu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789533073941

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Abiotic Stress in Plants by Arun Shanker,B. Venkateswarlu Pdf

World population is growing at an alarming rate and is anticipated to reach about six billion by the end of year 2050. On the other hand, agricultural productivity is not increasing at a required rate to keep up with the food demand. The reasons for this are water shortages, depleting soil fertility and mainly various abiotic stresses. The fast pace at which developments and novel findings that are recently taking place in the cutting edge areas of molecular biology and basic genetics, have reinforced and augmented the efficiency of science outputs in dealing with plant abiotic stresses. In depth understanding of the stresses and their effects on plants is of paramount importance to evolve effective strategies to counter them. This book is broadly dived into sections on the stresses, their mechanisms and tolerance, genetics and adaptation, and focuses on the mechanic aspects in addition to touching some adaptation features. The chief objective of the book hence is to deliver state of the art information for comprehending the nature of abiotic stress in plants. We attempted here to present a judicious mixture of outlooks in order to interest workers in all areas of plant sciences.

Author : Sergey Shabala,Tracey Ann Cuin
Publisher : Humana Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1617799874

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Plant Salt Tolerance by Sergey Shabala,Tracey Ann Cuin Pdf

Soil salinity is destroying several hectares of arable land every minute. Because remedial land management cannot completely solve the problem, salt tolerant crops or plant species able to remove excessive salt from the soil could contribute significantly to managing the salinity problem. The key to engineering crops for salt tolerance lies in a thorough understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying the adaptive responses of plants to salinity. Plant Salt Tolerance: Methods and Protocols describes recent advances and techniques employed by researchers to understand the molecular and ionic basis of salinity tolerance and to investigate the mechanisms of salt stress perception and signalling in plants. With chapters written by leading international scientists, this book covers nearly 30 different methods, such as microelectrode and molecular methods, imaging techniques, as well as various biochemical assays. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, Plant Salt Tolerance: Methods and Protocols serves as an essential read for every student or researcher tackling various aspects of the salinity problem.

Author : Satbir Singh Gosal,Shabir Hussain Wani
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319947464

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Biotechnologies of Crop Improvement, Volume 3 by Satbir Singh Gosal,Shabir Hussain Wani Pdf

During the past 15 years, cellular and molecular approaches have emerged as valuable adjuncts to supplement and complement conventional breeding methods for a wide variety of crop plants. Biotechnology increasingly plays a role in the creation, conservation, characterization and utilization of genetic variability for germplasm enhancement. For instance, anther/microspore culture, somaclonal variation, embryo culture and somatic hybridization are being exploited for obtaining incremental improvement in the existing cultivars. In addition, genes that confer insect- and disease-resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, herbicide tolerance and quality traits have been isolated and re-introduced into otherwise sensitive or susceptible species by a variety of transgenic techniques. Together these transformative methodologies grant access to a greater repertoire of genetic diversity as the gene(s) may come from viruses, bacteria, fungi, insects, animals, human beings, unrelated plants or even be artificially derived. Remarkable achievements have been made in the production, characterization, field evaluation and commercialization of transgenic crop varieties worldwide. Likewise, significant advances have been made towards increasing crop yields, improving nutritional quality, enabling crops to be raised under adverse conditions and developing resistance to pests and diseases for sustaining global food and nutritional security. The overarching purpose of this 3-volume work is to summarize the history of crop improvement from a technological perspective but to do so with a forward outlook on further advancement and adaptability to a changing world. Our carefully chosen “case studies of important plant crops” intend to serve a diverse spectrum of audience looking for the right tools to tackle complicated local and global issues.

Author : Matthew A. Jenks,Paul M. Hasegawa,Shri Mohan Jain
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 819 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402055775

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Advances in Molecular Breeding Toward Drought and Salt Tolerant Crops by Matthew A. Jenks,Paul M. Hasegawa,Shri Mohan Jain Pdf

With near-comprehensive coverage of new advances in crop breeding for drought and salinity stress tolerance, this timely work seeks to integrate the most recent findings about key biological determinants of plant stress tolerance with modern crop improvement strategies. This volume is unique because is provides exceptionally wide coverage of current knowledge and expertise being applied in drought and salt tolerance research.

Author : K.K. Tanji
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789388812832

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Agricultural Salinity Assessment and Management by K.K. Tanji Pdf

Author : M. Ashraf,M. Ozturk,Habib-ur-Rehman Athar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402090653

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Salinity and Water Stress by M. Ashraf,M. Ozturk,Habib-ur-Rehman Athar Pdf

Salinity and water stress limit crop productivity worldwide and generate substantial economic losses each year, yet innovative research on crop and natural resource management can reveal cost-effective ways in which farmers can increase both their productivity and their income. Presenting recent research findings on salt stress, water stress and stress-adapted plants, this book offers insights into new strategies for increasing the efficiency of crops under stressful environments. The strategies are based on conventional breeding and advanced molecular techniques used by plant physiologists, and are discussed using specific case studies to illustrate their potential. The book emphasizes the effects of environmental factors on specific stages of plant development, and discusses the role of plant growth regulators, nutrients, osmoprotectants and antioxidants in counteracting their adverse affects. Synthesising updated information on mechansisms of stress tolerance at cell, tissue and whole-plant level, this book provides a useful reference text for post graduate students and researchers involved in the fields of stress physiology and plant physiology in general, with additional readership amongst researchers in horticulture, agronomy, crop science, conservation, environmental management and ecological restoration.

Author : Mohamed Mahgoub Azooz,Parvaiz Ahmad
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119081029

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Plant-Environment Interaction by Mohamed Mahgoub Azooz,Parvaiz Ahmad Pdf

The increase in global population, urbanization and industrialization is resulting in the conversion of cultivated land into wasteland. Providing food from these limited resources to an ever-increasing population is one of the biggest challenges that present agriculturalists and plant scientists are facing. Environmental stresses make this situation even graver. Plants on which mankind is directly or indirectly dependent exhibit various mechanisms for their survival. Adaptability of the plants to changing environment is a matter of concern for plant biologists trying to reach the goal of food security. Despite the induction of several tolerance mechanisms, sensitive plants often fail to withstand these environmental extremes. Using new technological approaches has become essential and imperative. Plant-Environment Interaction: Responses and Approaches to Mitigate Stress throws light on the changing environment and the sustainability of plants under these conditions. It contains the most up-to-date research and comprehensive detailed discussions in plant physiology, climate change, agronomy and forestry, sometimes from a molecular point of view, to convey in-depth understanding of the effects of environmental stress in plants, their responses to the environment, how to mitigate the negative effects and improve yield under stress. This edited volume is written by expert plant biologists from around the world, providing invaluable knowledge to graduate and undergraduate students in plant biochemistry, food chemistry, plant physiology, molecular biology, plant biotechnology, and environmental sciences. This book updates scientists and researchers with the very latest information and sustainable methods used for stress tolerance, which will also be of considerable interest to plant based companies and institutions concerned with the campaign of food security.