Spectroscopy in Plant Science
Author: Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2021-01-15
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780128163375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 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