Stress Biology in Photosynthetic Organisms : Molecular Insights and Cellular Responses / edited by Arun Kumar Mishra.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Miśra, Aruṇa Kumāra, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plant physiology.

Plant genetics.

Plant biotechnology.

Plants.

Plant Physiology.

Plant Genetics.

Plant Biotechnology.

Plant Signalling.

Local Subjects:

Plant Physiology.

Plant Genetics.

Plant Biotechnology.

Plant Signalling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the intricate mechanisms underlying the stress responses of phototrophs, which play a critical and foundational role in shaping and sustaining life on Earth. The photoautotrophic entities encounter a spectrum of natural and anthropogenic stresses, inducing a multitude of responses at the physiological, biochemical, genetic, and developmental levels. The comprehension of how these phototrophs adeptly counter stressors transcends mere scientific pursuit; it stands as an essential endeavor for predicting their adaptability in an ever-evolving world and, crucially, for conserving our delicate ecosystems. The book will shed light on the sophisticated interplay of stress signaling pathways and the nuanced engagement of stress-responsive hormones within these life forms. Furthermore, it unveils the cryptic genetic and epigenetic controls dictating stress-related gene expression, yielding profound insights into the enduring recollection of their responses to environmental challenges. This book is an essential read for researchers, educators, and students alike. It offers a comprehensive panorama of stress biology, unveiling the innermost mechanisms at play within photosynthetic organisms discussing their resilience and adaptation.

Contents:

1. Photosynthetic organisms: Their Existence in Evolutionary Prospective

2. Plant Responses to Hypoxia Stress: Signaling Cascades and Regulatory Mechanisms

3. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and ROS scavengers in plant abiotic stress response

4. Abiotic Stress-Induced Epigenetic Modifications in Plants

5. The role of microRNA in stress signaling and adaptive response in plants

6. Cellular responses against abiotic stress induced reactive oxygen species

7. Unveiling Stress Tolerance Mechanisms in Photosynthetic Cyanobacterial Symbionts: A Comprehensive Review

8. Photosynthetic resilience under stress: Unraveling the role of phytohormones and phytometabolites

9. Stress Biology in Plant Tissue Culture: Recent Advances

10. Photosynthetic organisms in extreme environments

11. Underwater Photosynthesis in Cyanobacteria: Challenges and Adaptations

12. Adaptation of photoautotrophs in extraterrestrial environments: responses and mechanisms of survival

13. Stress Granules – Synthesis and Significance

14. Nanobionics in Bioenergy and Crop Production

15. Nitric Oxide: A Double-Edged Sword in Photosynthetic Stress Responses

16. Case Studies on Stress Responses in Various Phytoplanktons

17. Programmed cell death in photoautotrophs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Mishra, Arun Kumar Stress Biology in Photosynthetic Organisms

ISBN:

9789819718832