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Mineral Nutrients to Mitigate Abiotic Stress in Crops

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Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Mineral Nutrients to Mitigate Abiotic Stress in Crops offers a clear and timely examination of the physiological and biochemical dynamics that govern how plants endure increasingly unpredictable growing conditions. The volume begins by outlining the fundamental principles that shape a crop’s capacity to acquire, distribute, and utilize nutrients, and then considers how these processes influence its survival and productivity when confronting drought, salinity, heat, or nutrient-induced stress. Across the chapters, contributors show how nutrient availability guides defense mechanisms-from maintaining cellular stability and enzymatic function to modulating antioxidant potential, osmotic adjustment, and stress-related signaling-and how intensifying environmental pressures reorder metabolic priorities, redirect root behaviour, and reallocate resources at the whole-plant level.

Building on this foundation and proceeding in an intentionally structured sequence, this book integrates applied approaches encompassing soil and fertilizer systems, nutrient biofortification, and the breeding of nutrient-efficient cultivars. By integrating established science with emerging insights, it delivers a coherent, forward-looking framework for interpreting plant resilience and for implementing adaptive strategies that underpin effective responses in diverse cultivation contexts, thereby strategically equipping researchers and practitioners to navigate the increasingly complex challenges facing modern agriculture.

Presents element specific chapters-covering nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, and major micronutrients-that clearly distinguish their individual roles in mitigating abiotic stress
Highlights nutrient-nutrient interactions, showing how synergistic or antagonistic relationships influence stress outcomes
Includes dedicated discussions of diagnostic imaging and spectroscopic methods for assessing nutrient deficiencies and stress-management responses
Surveys the contribution of beneficial elements, such as silicon and selenium, which complement essential nutrients in enhancing resilience

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Utgivningsdatum2026-09-01
Mått191 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt450 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SeriePlant Biology, Sustainability, and Climate Change
Antal sidor400
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780443447129

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Azamal Husen is a scholar with over 25 years of experience in botanical sciences, nanobiotechnology, plant physiology, environmental botany, medicinal plants, and clonal propagation. He previously served as a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, and is currently a foreign delegate at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Graphic Era University, India. He has also held senior academic roles at Sankalchand Patel University, the Forest Research Institute, and Doon College of Agriculture and Forest in Dehradun, India. Prof. Husen’s research has been supported by major organizations including the World Bank, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He has contributed extensively to curriculum development, faculty training, and international conferences. A prolific author and editor, he was recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University in 2022–2024 and honored by the University of Gondar for outstanding service.

Section I — Foundations of Abiotic Stress and Plant Nutrition1. An Overview on Abiotic Stress in Crops: Challenges and Impact2. Understanding Plant Mineral Nutrition: Basic PrinciplesSection II — Roles of Essential Nutrients in Stress Resilience3. Role of Nitrogen in Abiotic Stress Resilience4. Role of Phosphorus in Abiotic Stress Resilience5. Role of Potassium in Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Crops6. Calcium: The Key to Membrane Stability and Stress Signaling7. Magnesium’s Contribution to Photosynthesis and Stress Resistance8. Sulfur and Its Influence on Plant Stress Responses9. Heat Stress and the Critical Role of Potassium and Calcium10. Iron Deficiency and Its Impact on Abiotic Stress in Crops11. Micronutrients and Their Vital Role in Alleviating Abiotic Stress ToleranceSection III — Mechanisms, Interactions, and Physiological Pathways12. Soil Fertility Management for Improved Stress Tolerance in Crops13. Nutrient Imbalance and Its Impact on Abiotic Stress Response14. Mineral Nutrients and the Antioxidant Defense System in Plants15. Plant Mineral Nutrition and Ethylene Synthesis: Implications for Abiotic Stress Tolerance16. Influence of Plant Mineral Nutrition on Stress‑Related Hormone Biosynthesis17. Osmotic Regulation in Crops Under Stress: The Role of NutrientsSection IV — Stress‑Specific Nutrient Management Strategies18. Nutrient Management Strategies for Drought‑Prone Areas19. Salinity Stress and the Role of Nutrient Fertilization in Crops20. Mineral Nutrients and Root Architecture in Stress Tolerance21. Role of Beneficial Elements in Combatting Abiotic StressSection V — Emerging Technologies, Innovations, and Future Directions22. Nano‑Fertilizers: A New Frontier in Combatting Abiotic Stress23. Nutrient Biofortification: Improving Crop Resilience to Environmental Stress24. Plant Mineral Nutrition and Abiotic Stress Diagnosis: Image‑Based and Spectroscopic Techniques25. Plant Breeding Strategies for Enhancing Nutrient Uptake and Stress Tolerance