Melatonin in Plants: A Regulator for Plant Growth and Development

This book highlights the multifunctional role of the ubiquitous molecule, melatonin, in crop plants. The major focus of this edition is to provide detailed insights into morphophysiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of melatonin in the growth and development of the plant. The inception o...

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Altri autori: Kumar, Ravinder (Redattore), Altaf, Muhammad Ahsan (Redattore), Lal, Milan Kumar (Redattore), Tiwari, Rahul Kumar (Redattore)
Natura: Elettronico eBook
Lingua:inglese
Pubblicazione: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2023.
Edizione:1st ed. 2023.
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Accesso online:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6745-2
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Sommario:
  • Ch 1. Melatonin discovery and divergent biosynthetic pathways in plant
  • Ch 2. Melatonin detection and quantification techniques
  • Ch 3. Melatonin-mediated regulation of germination, plant establishment and vegetative development
  • Ch 4. Regulatory role of melatonin in flowering, fruit setting and ripening
  • Ch 5. Regulatory role of melatonin in photosynthesis and respiration
  • Ch 6. Phytohormonal cross-talk with melatonin in plant
  • Ch 7. Interaction of melatonin with reactive oxygen species in plants
  • Ch 8. Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) and Melatonin Interaction in Plant
  • Ch 9. Diverse functional role of melatonin in post-harvest biology
  • Ch 10. Regulatory role of melatonin in post-harvest management of vegetables and fruits
  • Ch 11. Synergistic effect of melatonin in plant growth and development in stress mitigation
  • Ch 12. Melatonin mediated regulation of growth, production and protection in forest plant species
  • Ch 13. Melatonin: A promising tool against climate change and food security for better plant survival.