| Description |
1 online resource (364 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Editor Biography -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Versatile Role of Melatonin in Plants -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Biosynthesis of Plant MEL -- 1.3 Role of MEL in Plant Growth -- 1.3.1 Impact on Vegetative Growth -- 1.3.2 Impact on Reproductive Growth -- 1.3.3 Impact of MEL on Bacteria -- 1.4 Impact of MEL in Heavy Metal Stress -- 1.5 Impact of MEL on Plant Hormones -- 1.6 In Vivo Impact of MEL -- 1.7 In Vitro Impact of MEL -- 1.8 Role of MEL in Plant Physiology -- 1.8.1 Impact on Photosynthesis and Senescence |
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1.9 Impact on the Field and Horticultural Crops -- 1.10 Impact on Transgenic Crops -- 1.11 Impact on Chlorophyll Preservation -- 1.12 Impact on Dormancy -- 1.13 Impact of Protective Mechanism of MEL -- 1.14 Impact of MEL as an Antioxidant -- 1.15 Impact on Catabolism and Biological Synthesis -- 1.16 Role of MEL in Crops in Overcoming Mineral Stress -- 1.17 Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Melatonin as a Key Regulator of Plant Growth and Development -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Roles of Melatonin in Plant Growth and Development -- 2.2.1 Regulation of Seed Germination -- 2.2.2 Regulation of Vegetative Growth |
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2.2.3 Regulation of Reproductive Growth Stages and Floral Transition -- 2.2.4 Protective Role of Melatonin -- 2.2.5 Plant Metabolism and Physiological Processes -- 2.2.6 Circadian Cycle Regulation -- 2.2.7 Shoot Growth and Differentiation -- 2.2.8 Biomass Accumulation and Yield Enhancement -- 2.2.9 Root Organogenesis and Lateral Root Development -- 2.2.10 Effect of Melatonin on Root Tropism -- 2.2.11 Effect of Melatonin on Growth Stimulation -- 2.2.12 Melatonin as Antioxidant -- 2.2.13 Regulation of Autophagy -- 2.2.14 Modulation of Leaf Senescence and Post-Harvest Fruit Ripening |
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2.2.15 Intracellular and Genomic Actions of Melatonin -- 2.3 Conclusion -- Chapter 3 Melatonin: An Emerging Phytohormone with Multifaceted Functions in the Regulation of Plant Growth and Development -- 3.1 Phytomelatonin: Origin, Occurrence and Diverse Roles in Plants -- 3.2 Biosynthesis, Dynamics and Regulation of Phytomelatonin -- 3.3 Crosstalk of Melatonin with Other Plant Hormones and Its Influences on Plant Growth and Development -- 3.4 Melatonin in Action: Control of Other Physiological Processes -- 3.4.1 Role of Melatonin in Regulating Light Responses in Plants |
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3.4.2 Melatonin and Seed Germination in Plants -- 3.4.3 Melatonin Controls Flowering in Plants -- 3.4.4 Role of Phytomelatonin in Regulating Circadian Rhythms in Plants -- 3.4.5 Role of Melatonin in Regulating Root Growth in Plants -- 3.5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- Chapter 4 Melatonin in Flowering and Fruit Ripening Response -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Melatonin in Flowering -- 4.3 Melatonin in Fruit Set and Development -- 4.3.1 Parthenocarpy -- 4.3.2 Melatonin in Fruit Ripening and Senescence -- 4.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives |
| Summary |
This book will initiate and introduce the readers to the state-of-the-art developments and trends in this field of study and will largely cater the scientific need of scientists engaged in melatonin research across the globe |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Chapter 5 Melatonin as a Vital Metabolite in Medicinal and Food Plants |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781003822127 |
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1003822126 |
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