Plant Metal Interaction

Plant Metal Interaction

Author: Parvaiz Ahmad

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 654

ISBN-13: 0128031832

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Plant Metal Interaction: Emerging Remediation Techniques covers different heavy metals and their effect on soils and plants, along with the remediation techniques currently available. As cultivable land is declining day-by-day as a result of increased metals in our soil and water, there is an urgent need to remediate these effects. This multi-contributed book is divided into four sections covering the whole of plant metal interactions, including heavy metals, approaches to alleviate heavy metal stress, microbial approaches to remove heavy metals, and phytoremediation. - Provides an overview of the effect of different heavy metals on growth, biochemical reactions, and physiology of various plants - Serves as a reference guide for available techniques, challenges, and possible solutions in heavy metal remediation - Covers sustainable technologies in uptake and removal of heavy metals


Abiotic Stress in Crop Plants

Abiotic Stress in Crop Plants

Author: Mirza Hasanuzzaman

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-07-17

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0850140064

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In the era of climate change, the resilience of crop plants is vital for global food security. Abiotic Stress in Crop Plants - Ecophysiological Responses and Molecular Approaches addresses the challenges posed by stressors like extreme temperatures, drought, salinity, and flooding. This comprehensive volume features 13 chapters that explore ecophysiology and plant responses to environmental stress, adaptation mechanisms, strategies plants use to survive under adverse conditions, and genetic and molecular bases of stress tolerance. By integrating these areas, the book offers a holistic view of plant responses to abiotic stress, compiling recent advancements and cutting-edge research. It is an essential resource for scientists, researchers, and students dedicated to enhancing crop resilience and promoting sustainable agriculture.


Physiology and Biochemistry of Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants

Physiology and Biochemistry of Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants

Author: M.N. Prasad

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2002-02-28

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1402004680

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The aim of this book is to give an overview of the most important aspects of physiological and biochemical basis for metal toxicity and tolerance in plants. The book is expected to serve as a reference to university and college teachers, students of plant sciences, environmental biology, environmental biotechnology, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, plant molecular biology, and genetics.


Carbon-Based Materials and Environmental Remediation: Graphene, Biochar, and More

Carbon-Based Materials and Environmental Remediation: Graphene, Biochar, and More

Author: Nirmala, N.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-08-28

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13:

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Carbon-based materials have emerged as versatile and effective solutions in environmental remediation. These materials possess exceptional adsorption properties that enable them to capture and remove a wide range of pollutants from air and water. Their high surface area, porosity, and stability make them ideal for tackling contaminants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and pesticides. By leveraging these unique properties, carbon-based materials play a crucial role in mitigating environmental pollution and promoting sustainable practices. Carbon-Based Materials and Environmental Remediation: Graphene, Biochar, and More explores the applications of carbon-based materials such as graphene, biochar, and more for environmental remediation. This book delves into the unique properties and mechanisms that make these materials effective in addressing various environmental challenges. Covering topics such as carbon nanomaterials, pesticide remediation, and water pollution control, this book is an essential resource for environmental scientists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, academic researchers, graduate and postgraduate students, and more.


Plants and Heavy Metals

Plants and Heavy Metals

Author: Antonella Furini

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-04-23

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9400744412

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This title focuses on the many aspects of the interaction between plants and heavy metals. Not only it describes the effects of heavy metal toxicity on the plant cell and its organs but it also examines the mechanisms that plants adopt to scavenge heavy metals at cellular, physiological, and metabolic level. Plants and Heavy Metals also analyses Hyperaccumulator plants and shows their potential role in phytoremediation technologies in light of the recent research results.


Cadmium Tolerance in Plants

Cadmium Tolerance in Plants

Author: Mirza Hasanuzzaman

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-04-17

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 0128163712

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Cadmium Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants: Agronomic, Genetic, Molecular and Omic Approaches presents research and latest developments on mechanisms of cadmium tolerance covering both lab and field conditions. This book contains important insights and options for minimizing Cd accumulation in plants and mitigating Cd toxicity. Topics covered include using various omics approaches to understanding plant responses to Cd, novel technologies for developing Cd tolerance and integrated breeding approaches to mitigate Cd stress in crops. Cadmium Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants: Agronomic, Genetic, Molecular and Omic Approaches is a valuable resource for both researchers and students working on cadmium pollution and plant responses as well as related fields of environmental contamination and toxicology. - Provides data on mechanisms of cadmium tolerance at the cell, organ and whole plant level - Covers several major approaches, molecular and agronomic, in addressing cadmium toxicity in plants and soil - Offers real-world, application focused techniques


Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants

Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants

Author: Tariq Aftab

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-11-24

Total Pages: 687

ISBN-13: 1000452816

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Features: The book covers the heavy metal impact on plants in detail. Chapters cover an array of topics and issues related to heavy metal pollution and its management strategies by plants Recent research results and some pointers to future advancements in current topic.


Cadmium Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants

Cadmium Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants

Author: Mirza Hasanuzzaman

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-11-28

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13: 0128148659

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Cadmium Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants: From Physiology to Remediation presents a single research resource on the latest in cadmium toxicity and tolerance in plants. The book covers many important areas, including means of Cd reduction, from plant adaptation, including antioxidant defense, active excretion and chelation, to phytoextraction, rhizo filtration, phytodegradation, and much more. In addition, it explores important insights into the physiological and molecular mechanisms of Cd uptake and transport and presents options for improving resistance to Cd stresses. It will be ideal for both researchers and students working on cadmium pollution, plant responses and related fields of environmental contamination and toxicology. - Includes all aspects of cadmium toxicity and tolerance in plants - Provides a comprehensive overview of advances in cadmium toxicity, tolerance and adaptation in plants - Elaborates on the advancement of eco-friendly techniques for cadmium remediation from soil and water - Provides real-world, application focused techniques