Author: Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788177640212
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
The Changing Scenario in Plant Sciences
Author: Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788177640212
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Spectroscopy in Plant Science
Author: Durgesh Kumar TripathiPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 9780128163375
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
In plant biology, many advances have been made in regards to the use of spectroscopy to study plant cell walls. The various spectroscopy techniques have their own sets of pros and cons and there is a need to have a clear understanding of which one to use based on the type of experiment. Spectroscopy in Plant Science covers how researchers working in the plant sciences can utilize spectroscopy in various applications to address diverse scientific questions in plant biology in one resource. Additionally, this book discusses the scientific challenges that exist in spectroscopic research in plant sciences, especially under harsh environmental conditions. Chapters cover topics such as application of different laser spectroscopic techniques, role of spectroscopy for plant lignin detection, and detection of plant diseases. This practical reference is a must-have for students and researchers in researchers working with plants. Provides insights on which spectroscopy technique to use in various applications to address diverse scientific question in plant biology Covers a number of spectroscopic techniques for use in plant science research, including Raman, FT-NIR, FT-MIR and NMR Addresses present and future prospects for use of spectroscopy in plant research
Plant Growth and Climate Change
Author: James I. L. MorisonPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470994185
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Evidence grows daily of the changing climate and its impact on plants and animals. Plant function is inextricably linked to climate and atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. On the shortest and smallest scales, the climate affects the plant’s immediate environment and so directly influences physiological processes. At larger scales, the climate influences species distribution and community composition, as well as the viability of different crops in managed ecosystems. Plant growth also influences the local, regional and global climate, through the exchanges of energy and gases between the plants and the air around them. Plant Growth and Climate Change examines the major aspects of how anthropogenic climate change affects plants, focusing on several key determinants of plant growth: atmospheric CO2, temperature, water availability and the interactions between these factors. The book demonstrates the variety of techniques used across plant science: detailed physiology in controlled environments; observational studies based on long-term data sets; field manipulation experiments and modelling. It is directed at advanced-level university students, researchers and professionals across the range of plant science disciplines, including plant physiology, plant ecology and crop science. It will also be of interest to earth system scientists.
Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic Changes
Author: Parvaiz AhmadPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461488303
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Current trends in population growth hint that global food production is unlikely to gratify future demands under predicted climate change scenarios unless the rates of crop improvement are accelerated. Crop production faces numerous challenges, due to changing environmental conditions and evolving needs for new plant-derived materials. These challenges come at a time when the plant sciences are witnessing remarkable progress in understanding fundamental processes of plant growth and development. Drought, heat, cold and salinity are among the major abiotic stresses that often cause a series of morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular alterations which adversely affect plant growth, development and productivity, consequently posing a serious challenge for sustainable food production in large parts of the world, particularly in emerging countries. This emphasizes the urgency of finding better ways to translate new advances in plant science into concrete successes in agricultural production. To overcome the pessimistic influence of abiotic stresses and to maintain the food security in the face of these challenges, new, improved and tolerant crop varieties, contemporary breeding techniques, and cavernous understanding of the mechanisms that counteract detrimental climate changes are indubitably needed to sustain the requisite food supply. In this context, Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic Changes, Volume 1 provides a state-of-the-art guide to recent developments that aid in the understanding of plant responses to abiotic stresses and lead to new horizons vis-à-vis prime strategies for translating current research into applied solutions to create strong yields and overall crop improvement under such unfavourable environments. Written by a diverse group of internationally famed scholars, Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic Changes, Volume 1 is a brief yet all-inclusive resource that is immensely advantageous for researchers, students, environmentalists, soil scientists, professionals, and many others in the quest of advancement in this flourishing field of research.
Plant Sciences Now and in the Coming Decade
Author: Plants and Climate Change
Author: Jelte RozemaPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402044437
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This book focuses on how climate affects or affected the biosphere and vice versa both in the present and in the past. The chapters describe how ecosystems from the Antarctic and Arctic, and from other latitudes, respond to global climate change. The papers highlight plant responses to atmospheric CO2 increase, to global warming and to increased ultraviolet-B radiation as a result of stratospheric ozone depletion.
Plant Sciences Reviews 2012
Author: David HemmingPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1780643004
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Plant Sciences Reviews 2012 provides scientists and students with analysis on key topics in current research, including plant diseases, genetics, climate impacts, biofuels and postharvest. Experts such as Frances Seymour, Roger Jones, Paul Christou and Errol Hewitt provide incisive reviews of their fields. Originally published online in CAB Reviews, this volume makes available in printed form the reviews in plant science published during 2012.
Indian Ethnobotany: Emerging Trends
Author: A.K. JainPublisher: Scientific Publishers
ISBN: 9386102129
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Currently ethnobotany has been a subject of wide interest for research in developing and developed countries. The book has been dedicated to the doyen of Indian ethnobiology, Dr. S.K. Jain, FNA, popularly known as 'Father of Indian Ethnobotany'. The book comprises very important articles written by notable ethnobiologists/ botanists on different aspects of ethnobotany. The book would certainly be useful to the students, researchers and teachers working on various aspects of ethnobotany and helpful to various pharmaceutical industries in exploring plants for preparation of new drugs.
Plant Science Literature
Author: Plant Sciences Reviews 2010
Author: David HemmingPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 184593878X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Plant Sciences Reviews 2010 provides scientists and students in the field with timely analysis on key topics in current research. Originally published online in CAB Reviews, this volume makes available in printed form the reviews in plant sciences published during 2010.