| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 403 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. Ion homeostasis and its role in salt remediation by halophytes -- Chapter 2. Role of Transporters in Accumulating Salt Ions by Halophytes -- Chapter 3. Dual Role of Nitrogen: Essential Plant Mineral Element and Source of Inorganic Pollution -- Chapter 4. Synthesis and regulation of secondary metabolites in plants in conferring tolerance to toxic metals and inorganic pollutants -- Chapter 5. Bicarbonate toxicity and elevated pH in plants: Metabolism, regulation and tolerance -- Chapter 6. Antioxidant defense systems and remediation of metal toxicity in plants -- Chapter 7. Current Research on the Role of Plant Primary and Secondary Metabolites in Response to Cadmium Stress -- Chapter 8. The current scenario and prospects of immobilization remediation technique for the management of heavy metals contaminated soils -- Chapter 9. Inhibition of donor and acceptor side of Photosystem II by cadmium ions -- Chapter 10. Physiological and Molecular Mechanism of Metalloid Tolerance in Plants -- Chapter 11. Heavy metals-induced morphophysiological and biochemical changes in Mentha piperita L. -- Chapter 12. Heavy Metals-induced Physiological and Biochemical changes in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L.) -- Chapter 13. Copper-induced responses in different plant species -- Chapter 14. Concept and types of phytoremediation -- Chapter 15. Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Using the Symbiosis Between Leguminous Plants and Genetically Engineered Rhizobia -- Chapter 16. Metallothionein- and Phytochelatin-assisted mechanism of heavy metal detoxification in microalgae -- Chapter 17. Efficacy of Duckweeds for phytoremediation: Morpho-physiological and biochemical alterations -- Chapter 18. Metals Phytoextraction by Brassica species -- Chapter 19. Molecular Basis of Plant-Microbes Interaction in Remediating Metals and Inorganic Pollutants |
| Summary |
In this comprehensive book, plant biologists and environmental scientists present the latest information on different approaches to the remediation of inorganic pollutants. Highlighting remediation techniques for a broad range of pollutants, the book offers a timely compilation to help readers understand injury and tolerance mechanisms, and the subsequent improvements that can be achieved by plant-based remediation. Gathering contributions by respected experts in the field, the book represents a valuable asset for students and researchers, particularly plant physiologists, environmental scientists, biotechnologists, botanists, soil chemists and agronomists |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 16, 2021) |
| Subject |
Phytoremediation.
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Inorganic soil pollutants.
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Plant physiology.
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Botany.
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Biotechnology.
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Plant breeding.
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Biodegradation, Environmental
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Plant Physiological Phenomena
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Biotechnology
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bioengineering.
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Biotechnology
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Botany
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Inorganic soil pollutants
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Phytoremediation
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Plant breeding
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Plant physiology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hasanuzzaman, Mirza, editor.
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| ISBN |
9789811562211 |
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9811562210 |
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