Description
Strigolactones: Synthesis, Application and Role in Plants presents the current state of the science for this recently discovered class of plant hormones, offering foundational insights through latest developments.
Strigolactones (SLs) are derived from carotenoid metabolism and act as signaling molecules in plants and are found to be involved in many developmental processes such as seed germination, root formation, leaf senescence, nutrient uptake, reproductive maturity, and interactions of host plants with symbiotic or parasitic organisms. They also regulate developmental processes that adapt shoot and root architecture. SLs control these processes in plants by interacting with other plant hormones and signaling molecules. In addition, SLs also act as essential regulators of a plant’s response to various environmental perturbations. Due to this, SLs are used in agriculture to enhance the tolerance of plants under biotic and abiotic stresses.
The first part of Strigolactones covers the structure of natural and synthetic SLs, synthesis, transport, signaling, and their application, role in the growth and development of plants like seed germination, root growth, and stem branching plant architecture. Further, the crosstalk of SLs with other plant hormones and signaling molecules are discussed. Later, the role of SLs in plant defense systems, particularly in biotic and abiotic stresses viz. heavy metals, salt, temperature, radiation, pesticide drought, and flood stress on plants and their responses are reviewed. Concluding with the latest discoveries, future perspectives, and challenges in plant biology, this book will be a valuable reference for those in plant and agricultural sciences.
- Provides in-depth coverage of strigolactones basics, use, and potential
- Identifies the role of SLs in plant defense systems against both biotic and abiotic stresses
- Presents the latest research that will be valuable for both plant and agriculture science
Table of Contents
1. Strigolactones as Plant Hormone: An overview
2. Nature and Biosynthesis of Strigolactones in Plants
3. Synthetic Analogs of Strigolactones and its Applications
4. Role of Strigolactones in Growth and Development of Plant
5. Role of Strigolactones signals in plant roots for fungal symbionts and parasitic weeds
6. An Update on Strigolactone Signaling in Plants
7. Crosstalk of Strigolactones with Auxin and Cytokinin
8. Crosstalk of Strigolactones with ABA, Gibberellins, Ethylene, and Other Hormones
9. Strigolactones Interplay with Signaling Molecules of Plant
10. Regulatory role of Strigolactones in Biotic Stress Tolerance
11. Regulatory Role of Strigolactones in Abiotic Stress Tolerance
12. Implications of Strigolactones in Plant Biology: Achievements, Future Perspectives, and Challenges
