Mechanisms of Environmental Stress Resistance in PlantsPlant growth and productivity are limited in many areas of the world by a wide variety of environmental stresses. This book discusses progress made toward the major goal of uncovering the plant resistance mechanisms to biotic and abiotic stresses; the purpose being to utilise this knowledge in genetic modification of plants for achieving improved stress resistance. This volume achieves a new synthesis in considering the mechanisms of resistance at various levels of organisation -- from individual cells and tissues, through whole plants, to communities. Chapters are written by internationally acknowledged experts, who have a wealth of research and teaching experience. With comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, this book analyses many outstanding problems and poses important questions for future research. |
Contents
Mechanisms of desiccation tolerance in resurrection vascular plants | 43 |
Mechanisms of plant resistance to waterlogging | 59 |
Mechanisms of salt tolerance in higher plants | 83 |
Mechanisms of chilling resistance in plants | 111 |
Recent advancements | 123 |
Reduction of high temperature stress in plants | 137 |
Resistance of plants to the effects of ultraviolet radiation | 151 |
Plant strategies for coping with variable light regimes | 191 |
Mechanisms of plant resistance to nutrient deficiency stress | 213 |
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