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1 online resource (408 pages) : illustrations |
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1 online resource (xiii, 407 pages) |
| Contents |
pt. I. Abiotic Stress -- 1. Drought resistance in plants / H. Thomas -- 2. Mechanisms of desiccation tolerance in resurrection vascular plants / D.F. Gaff -- 3. Mechanisms of plant resistance to waterlogging / B. Huang -- 4. Mechanisms of salt tolerance in higher plants / E.P. Glenn, J. Brown and M.J. Khan -- 5. Mechanisms of chilling resistance in plants / J.M. Wilson -- 6. Mechanisms of freezing resistance of wood tissues: Recent advancements / Z. Ristic and E.N. Ashworth -- 7. Reduction of high temperature stress in plants / J.R. Mahan, B.L. McMichael and D.F. Wanjura -- 8. Resistance of plants to the effects of ultraviolet radiation / T.M. Murphy -- 9. Plant strategies for coping with variable light regimes / A.K. Knapp and P.A. Fay -- 10. Mechanisms of plant resistance to nutrient deficiency stress / J.N. Pearson and Z. Rengel -- 11. Mechanisms of plant resistance to toxicity of aluminium and heavy metals / Z. Rengel -- 12. Mechanisms of mechanical stress resistance in plants / R.S. Jones -- pt. II. Biotic Stress -- 13. Mechanisms of virus resistance in plants / R.S.S. Fraser -- 14. Resistance against fungal pathogens: Its nature and regulation / D.B. Collinge, T. Bryngelsson and P.L. Gregersen -- 15. Insect resistance in plants: Natural mechanisms and improvement through biotechnology / R.R. Johnson |
| Summary |
Plant 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 |
| Notes |
Amarjit S. Basra, Ranjit K. Basra both Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India |
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Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Plants -- Effect of stress on.
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Plant physiology.
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Plants -- Hardiness.
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Plant genetic engineering.
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Plant Physiological Phenomena
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Botany.
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Plant genetic engineering.
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Plant physiology.
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Plants -- Effect of stress on.
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Plants -- Hardiness.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Basra, Amarjit S., editor.
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Basra, Ranjit K., editor.
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| ISBN |
9780203747803 |
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0203747801 |
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9781351432399 |
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1351432397 |
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9781351432412 |
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1351432419 |
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9781351432405 |
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1351432400 |
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