Ethylene in Plant Biology
Unlock the multifaceted role of ethylene—a simple gas with profound effects on plant physiology—with Ethylene in Plant Biology, a comprehensive and current exploration authored by Samiksha Singh, Tajammul Husain, Vijay Pratap Singh, Durgesh K. Tripathi, Sheo Mohan Prasad, and Nawal Kishore Dubey, and published by Wiley in 2022.
This extensively illustrated volume (≈448 pages) covers the critical involvement of ethylene in plant growth, development, stress response, and crop improvement:
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Implications of ethylene in root development, and its coordination with other phytohormones in developmental regulation
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Roles of ethylene in metabolic regulation, abscission, drought responses, and fruit ripening and senescence
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Crosstalk between ethylene, ROS, nitric oxide, auxin, and other hormones under abiotic stress and development scenarios
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Detailed chapters on biosynthesis, homeostasis, signaling mechanisms, and applications in crop resilience and genetic engineering
Supported by leading researchers across plant physiology labs in India, this volume presents ethylene not just as a classic plant hormone but as a regulatory hub in plant life cycles, from development to defense.
⭐ Key Features:
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20 focused chapters authored by field specialists, capturing molecular biology, physiology, and stress biology
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Updated research insights on drought, salinity, metabolic reprogramming, and crop improvement strategies
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Emphasis on hormonal regulation networks, signaling pathways, and ethylene–nutrient interactions
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Integrative perspectives on ethylene in agriculture and biotechnology applications
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Designed to benefit both basic science readers and applied researchers
With clear structure and well-organized content, this book is ideal for researchers, postgraduates, faculty, and policymakers aiming to leverage ethylene biology in research or practical applications.
