Botany and plant sciences Books

Book SynopsisThis book on potassium in abiotic stress tolerance deals with the ongoing trend in increasing abiotic stresses and interlinked issues food security. As mineral nutrient potassium holds an important place in agriculture and is involved in various physiological and biochemical processes. It takes part in protein synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme activation, cation-anion balance, osmoregulation, water movement, energy transfer, and regulates stomata and photosynthesis. Potassium plays an important role as abiotic stress buster. This book will deal with potassium relevance to plant functions and adaptations, range of its biological functions, role of potassium in abiotic stress tolerance, analyses of mechanisms responsible for perception and signal transduction of potassium under abiotic stress, critical evaluation of and cross-talks on nutrients and phytohormones signaling pathways under optimal and stressful conditions, and interaction of potassium with other nutrients for abiotic stress tolerance. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists working on abiotic stresses. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Role of Potassium in Plant Photosynthesis, Transport, Growth and Yield.- Chapter 2. Potassium Role in Plants Response to Abiotic Stresses. Chapter 3. Molecular Approaches to Potassium Uptake and Cellular Homeostasis in Plants under Abiotic Stress.- Chapter 4. Soil Potassium Availability and Role of Microorganisms in Influencing Potassium Availability to Plants.- Chapter 5. Crosstalk of Potassium and Phytohormones under Abiotic Stress.- Chapter 6. Potassium (K+) Regulation by Phytohormones under Abiotic Stress.- Chapter 7. Role of Potassium in Drought Adaptation: Insights into Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics of Plants.- Chapter 8. Role of Potassium in Heavy Metal Stress.- Chapter 9. Salt Stress Alleviation Strategies to Maintain K+ Homeostasis in Plants.- Chapter 10. Potassium ion Homeostasis, Signaling and Changes in Transcriptomes and Metabolomes Enduring Salinity Stress.- Chapter 11. Potassium: A Potent Modulator of Plant Responses under Changing Environment.- Chapter 12. An Overview of Potassium in Abiotic Stress: Emphasis on Potassium Transporters and Molecular Mechanism.- Chapter 13. Nitric Oxide Synthesis Affects Potassium and Nitrogen Homeostasis in Plants for Salt Tolerance.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive account of recent advances in the endophytic research. It covers recent perspective of endophytic research, molecular diversity, bioprospecting of novel genes using high throughput molecular techniques, and most importantly application of endophytes in practicing sustainable agriculture. Endophytic micro-organisms are mysterious living component associated mutually with plant roots and soil microbes. Various endophytic bacteria have attracted considerable attention for their ability to promote plant growth through direct mechanisms or by acting as biocontrol agents. Endophytes also find use in biocontrol, medicine, agriculture and food industry. This is a useful reading for the student of agriculture, environmental microbiology and biotechnology.Table of Contents1 Endophytic Bacteria: Application against biotic and abiotic stresses and Plant Health Improvements for Sustainable Agriculture.- 2 Endophytic Bacteria: Mitigating Abiotic Stress from Inside.- 3 Diversity and bioactive potential of endophytic bacteria from high-value medicinal plants.- 4 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Assisted Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soils.- 5 Endophytic Bacteria: Role in Phosphorous Solubilization.- 6 Endophytes of Medicinal plants: Diversity and Bioactivity.- 7 Title: Biotechnological applications of Bacterial Endophytes.- 8 Genetic Basis of Fungal Endophytic Bioactive Compounds Synthesis, Modulation, and Their Biotechnological Application.- 9 Endophytic bacteria for plant growth promotion.- 10 Bacterial Endophytes and Bio-nanotechnology.- 11 Role of Endophyte Metabolites in Plant Protection and other Metabolic Activities.- 12 Role of Bacterial Endophytes in the Promotion of Plant Growth.- 13 Bacterial endophytes and abiotic stress mitigation.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the state of the skill of understanding brassinosteroids (BRs) signaling plus crosstalk with phytohormone and their association in plant adaptation to abiotic stresses comprising physiological, biochemical, and molecular developments. Due to progressively adverse environmental conditions and scarce natural resources, high-efficient crops have become more important than ever. For the successful improvement of stress-tolerant plants, it is vital to understand the precise signaling appliances that plants practice to abide stresses as well as how much these mechanisms are convinced by phytohormone. However, it is also debatable on which step plants can attain brassinosteroids (BRs) signaling from an evolutionary viewpoint. BRs are involved in modulating a large array of important functions throughout a plant’s life cycles. BRs are considered as one of the most important plant steroidal hormones that show a varied role in observing a wide range of developmental practices in plants. Our grip on brassinosteroids signaling has quickly extended over the past two decades, owing in part to the isolation of the constituents intricate in the signal transduction trail. The book proposes a useful guide for plant researchers and graduate students in connected areas. Table of ContentsChapter 1Signal transduction of brassinosteroids under abiotic StressesChapter 2Cross talk between brassinosteroids and nitric oxide regulate plant improvement during abiotic stressChapter 3Brassinosteroids and strigolactones signaling in plantsChapter 4Interaction between brassinosteroids and hydrogen peroxide networking signal molecules in plantsChapter 5The production of high-value secondary metabolites through hairy root transformation in the presence of brassinosteroidsChapter 6Role of brassinosteroids in protein folding under high temperature stressChapter 7Mechanism associated with brassinosteroids cross talk with gibberellic acid in plantsChapter 8Brassinosteroids and ethylene mediated cross talk in plant growth and developmentChapter 9Interplay of brassinosteroids and auxin for understanding of signaling pathwayChapter 10Brassinosteroids cross talk with ABA under stress condition.Chapter 11Cross talk between brassinosteroids and cytokinins in relation to plant growth and developmentsChapter 12Plant proteomics and metabolomics investigations in regulation of brassinosteroidsChapter 13Mechanism associated with brassinosteroids mediated detoxification of pesticides in field grown plantsChapter 14Role of brassinosteroids and its crosstalk with other phytohormone in plant responses to heavy metal stressChapter 15Glyphosate: is brassinosteroids application a remedy?Chapter 16Molecular mechanism of brassinosteroids in boosting crop yield

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Book SynopsisThis book collates the basic and advanced concepts of plant biotechnology and genomics along with the future trends. It discusses the combination of conventional breeding techniques with genomic tools and approaches leading to a new genomics-based plant breeding technology supporting crop plants that respond better to biotic and abiotic stress, and pathogen attacks. Plant genomics play an important role in developing more efficient plant cultivars which are essential for the neo green revolution needed to feed the world’s rapidly growing population. Plant genomic data is being utilized in genetic engineering to ensure that better and resilient varieties of crops are available ensuring food security. This book is of immense interest to teachers, researchers, crop scientists, capacity builders, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, biotechnology, genomics, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and International agricultural scientists and policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Genomics for Sustainable Agricultural Production.- Chapter 2. Structure and Organization of Plant Nuclear Genome.- Chapter 3. Transgenesis in Plants: Principle and Methods.- Chapter 4. Genetically Modified Crops and their Applications.- Chapter 5. Transcriptomics in Plant.- Chapter 6. Molecular Breeding and Marker Assisted Selection for Crop Improvement.- Chapter 7.Bioinformatics in Plant Genomics for Next Generation Plant Breeding.- Chapter 8. Whole Genome Sequencing of Plants: Past, Present and Future.- Chapter 9. Model Plants in Genomics.- Chapter 10. RNA Interference Technology in Plants: Mechanisms and Applications in Crop Improvement.- Chapter 11. Use of Genomics to Improve Stress Tolerance.- Chapter 12. Genetics of Plant Organelles: Plastid and Mitochondrial Genomes.- Chapter 13. DNA Barcoding in Plants: Past, Present and Future.- Chapter 14. Advances in Epigenetics for Crop Improvement and Sustainable Agriculture.- Chapter 15. Ethical Aspects and Public Perception on Plant Genomics.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the recent progress on the applications of mutation breeding technology in crop plants. Plant breeders and agriculturists are faced with the new challenges of climate change, human population growth, and dwindling arable land and water resources which threaten to sustain food production worldwide. Genetic variation is the basis which plant breeders require to produce new and improved cultivars. The understanding of mutation induction and exploring its applications has paved the way for enhancing genetic variability for various plant and agronomic characters, and led to advances in gene discovery for various traits. Induced mutagenesis has played a significant role in crop improvement and currently, the technology has resulted in the development and release of more than 3600 mutant varieties in most of the crop plants with great economic impact. The field of ‘mutation breeding’ has come long way to become an important approach for crop improvement. This book covers various methodologies of mutation induction, screening of mutants, genome editing and genomics advances and mutant gene discovery. The book further discusses success stories in different countries and applications of mutation breeding in food crops, horticultural plants and plantation crops.This informative book is very useful to plant breeders, students and researchers in the field of agriculture, plant sciences, food science and genetics.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThe edited book highlights various emerging Omics tools and techniques that are currently being used in the analysis of responses to different abiotic stress in agronomically important cereals and their applications in enhancing tolerance mechanism. Plants are severely challenged by diverse abiotic stress factors such as low water availability (drought), excess water (flooding/ waterlogging), extremes of temperatures (cold, chilling, frost, and heat), salinity, mineral deficiency, and heavy metal toxicity. Agronomically important cereal crops like Rice, Wheat, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Barley, Oats, Rye, Foxtail Millets etc. that are the major sources of food material and nutritional components for human health are mostly exposed to abiotic stresses during the critical phases of flowering and grain yield. Different Omics platforms like genomics, transcriptomics proteomics, metabolomics and phenomics, in conjunction with breeding and transgenic technology, and high throughput technologies like next generation sequencing, epigenomics, genome editing and CRISPR-Cas technology have emerged altogether in understanding abiotic stress response and strengthening defense and tolerance mechanism of different cereals. This book is beneficial to different universities and research institutes working with different cereal crops in the areas of stress physiology, stress-associated genes and proteins, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, and other fields of molecular plant physiology. The book can also be used as advanced textbook for the course work of research and master’s level students. It will be of use to people involved in ecological studies and sustainable agriculture. The proposed book bring together the global leaders working on environmental stress in different cereal crops and motivate scientists to explore new horizons in the relevant areas of research.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Morphological, architectural and biochemical modifications of cereal crops during abiotic stress.- Chapter 2. Cereal physiology, flowering and grain yield under salinity and drought stress.- Chapter 3. Physiology, flowering and grain yield under abiotic stress imposed by heavy metals.- Chapter 4. Priming effect in developing abiotic stress tolerance in cereals through metabolome reprograming.- Chapter 5. Understanding abiotic stress tolerance in cereals through genomics and proteomics approaches.- Chapter 6. Metabolome analyses in response to diverse abiotic stress.- Chapter 7. Metabolomic profiling of different cereals during biotic and abiotic stresses.- Chapter 8. Plant breeding strategies for abiotic stress tolerance in cereals.- Chapter 9. Transgenic strategies to develop abiotic stress tolerance in cereals.- Chapter 10. Genetically engineered cereals tolerant to abiotic stress.- Chapter 11. Genome editing and CRISPR-Cas technology for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in cereals.- Chapter 12. Abiotic stress tolerance in cereals through genome editing.- Chapter 13. Varietal physiology, metabolic regulation and molecular responses of rice genotypes to diverse environmental stresses.- Chapter 14. Breeding and Omics Approaches to Understand Abiotic Stress Response in Rice.- Chapter 15. Genomics and transcriptomics approaches to understand abiotic stress response in rice.- Chapter 16. Biochemical and molecular mechanism of wheat to diverse environmental stresses.- Chapter 17. How microRNAs Regulate Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Wheat? A Snapshot.- Chapter 18. Molecular-genetic studies, breeding and genomics-based approaches to develop abiotic stress tolerance in sorghum.- Chapter 19. MicroRNAs shape the Tolerance Mechanisms against Abiotic Stress in Maize.- Chapter 20. Transcriptome, proteome and metabolome profiling for abiotic stress tolerance in maize and barley.- Chapter 21. Omics tools to understand abiotic stress response and adaptation in rye, oat and barley.- Chapter 22. Genomic tools and proteomic determinants for abiotic stress tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) and foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.).- Chapter 23. Advancement in Omics Technologies for Enhancing Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Finger millet.- Chapter 24. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) response and tolerance to abiotic stress.- Chapter 25. Abiotic Stress Response and Adoption of Triticale.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the state-of-the-art of knowledge in assessing, mapping, and modeling mangrove ecosystem services and outlines various scientific tools and techniques, including environmental scenario-building, spatial and econometric modelling to understand the fluctuations and future availability of mangrove ecosystem services. The book also highlights the current gaps and measures in policy planning and outlines the avenues for capacity building. Through case studies and thematic reviews, the book plans to cater to a wide range of audiences, including students, researchers, and decision-makers at various levels involved in mangrove conservation and land use optimization for sustainable and resilient development. This book is particularly useful to researchers and students in the field of landscape and spatial ecology, coastal zone management, ecosystem services, and resilience planning. It is also a must-read for policymakers, conservators, coastal zone managers, foresters, and general administrators in understanding the current and future roles of mangroves in ecosystem-based adaptation through informed decision-making. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Envisioning the mangrove future through mapping and modelling of mangrove ecosystem services.- Chapter 2. Monitoring Spatial and Temporal Distribution, Pattern and Trend Prediction of Coastal Mangroves in Pakistan using Geospatial Techniques.- Chapter 3.Assessment of mangrove colonization of aquaculture ponds through satellite image analysis: Implications for mangrove management.- Chapter 4. Ecosystem services and their future scenarios centring on mangrove ecosystem in Ishigaki Island, Japan.- Chapter 5. A participatory stakeholder-based approach to assess the drivers and challenges of mangrove loss in Kochi, Kerala, India.- Chapter 6.Understanding potential drivers of mangrove loss in Bhitarkanika and Mahanadi Delta, India to enhance effective restoration and conservation efforts.- Chapter 7. Advancement in measurement and estimation methods of blue carbon studies.- Chapter 8. Change mapping of aboveground carbon stocks and ecosystem services in the mangrove forest of Andaman Islands - implications for conservation and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation.- Chapter 9.Depicting Mangrove’s Potential as Blue Carbon Champion in Indonesia.- Chapter 10. Eco-engineering and mangrove restoration methods to stabilize earthen embankments and establishing bio-shield against natural disasters: a case study from Sundarban Ramsar Wetland, India.- Chapter 11. Ecosystem Services of Urban Fringe Mangrove Forests: The Case of Tamsui River Estuary Mangrove Forest, Taiwan.- Chapter 12. Diversity and Structural Characteristics of Mangrove Forests in the Southern District of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.- Chapter 13. Cultural Ecosystem Services of Mangroves: A Review of Models and Methods.- Chapter 14. Capacity-building around indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) systems for effective climate adaptation in the low-lying coasts and small-islands.- Chapter 15. Ecosystem services and well-being in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh: A multiple evidence base trajectory.- Chapter 16. Fostering Mangrove Ecosystem Services for Resilient Future of the Asia-Pacific: A Knowledge Synthesis.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers all aspects of hybrid breeding technologies applied for crop improvement in major field crops. The different male sterility systems such as genetic male sterility (GMS), cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility (CGMS), and male sterility induced by the photoperiod (PGMS), temperature (TGMS), and chemicals are discussed in detail. The different chapters in this book provide a timeline of the key breakthroughs witnessed in the field of plant male sterility technologies, their application in hybrid breeding, and the relevance to the current need for food security. In-depth insights into the genetic and regulatory mechanisms of plant male sterility have been presented. This includes discussion on a variety of molecular players that induce male sterility and rescue male fertility in the hybrid plants. To enhance this book’s appeal, more emphasis has been given on the modern emerging approaches such as construction of heterotic pools that could boost hybrid breeding for enhanced crop performance amid climate change and growing population worldwide. This book is a guide for growers and industries related to field and horticultural crops. Further, it is a useful reference for plant breeders, researchers and extension workers, and students. The material can also be used for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.Table of ContentsAttached

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Book SynopsisThis book dispenses a comprehensive coverage of up-to-date account of genomics and genome editing enriched smart plant breeding approaches for enhancing genetic gains in vegetable crops in the post-genomics era. The main focus of the present volume is to illuminate the applications of new techniques evolved in the post-genomics era. The techniques covered are high-throughput sequencing of DNA and RNA, genome editing, epigenetics and epigenomics, genotype by sequencing (GBS), QTL-seq and RNA-seq for transcriptome analysis. Vegetables are the important component of healthy diet, source of energy and hold a promising position in building up a strong immunity. Zero hunger and attaining the food and nutritional security is the top priority of United Nations development goals. Smart breeding of food and vegetable crops to fight the challenges ahead in sustainable manner by keeping the harmony with nature is an important approach to fulfill the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). This edited book highlights the modern results in smart vegetable breeding in the post genomics era and forecasts crucial areas of future needs. It is an important reference for the, readers, students, researchers, scientists in academia and research industries to provide them comprehensive information of innovative approaches for crop improvement in the post-genomics era and in the era of and climate change. Even the readers, academia, social activists, and others fond of reading will get a fair idea of journey travelled so far and future roadmap for fighting the challenges ahead to meet the sustainable development goals.Table of ContentsAttached

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of medicinal plants and their interaction with abiotic stress in terms of morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular variations, and explains the adaptation and tolerance mechanisms involved. It presents various mechanisms that become operative in medicinal plants to combat stressful situations. The book discusses the secondary metabolites and/or bioactive compounds produced in medicinal plants under abiotic stress conditions, and the use of biostimulants and/or phytoprotectants to alleviate the adverse effects of abiotic stresses on medicinal plants. Additionally, it is likely to address opportunities and challenges in molecular and omics studies of medicinal plants under abiotic stress conditions. Overall, the chapters are developed by eminent subject experts with due care and clarity and cover an up-to-date literature review with relevant illustrations. The book would cater to the need of graduate and post-graduate students, researchers as well as scientists, and may attract the attention of pharmaceutical companies/industrialists and health policymakers.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Medicinal plants and abiotic stress: An overview.- Chapter 2. Medicinal plants proteomics in response to abiotic stresses.- Chapter 3. Medicinal plants metabolomics in response to abiotic stresses.- Chapter 4. Secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants under abiotic stress.- Chapter 5. Effect of temperature (cold and hot) stress on medicinal plants.- Chapter 6. Effect of water stress (drought and waterlogging) on medicinal plants.- Chapter 7. Effects of gaseous pollutants on medicinal plants.- Chapter 8. Impact of salinity stress on medicinal plants.- Chapter 9. Impact of aridity on specialized metabolism: Concentration of natural products in plants.- Chapter 10.The role of PGPRs in medicinal plants under abiotic stress.- Chapter 11. Effect of mineral nutrition and PGRs on biosynthesis and distribution of secondary plant metabolites under abiotic stress.- Chapter 12. Impact of phytoprotectants on growth and yield of medicinal plants under abiotic stress.- Chapter 13. Biostimulants and phytohormones improve productivity and quality of medicinal plants under abiotic stress.- Chapter 14. Light (high light/UV radiation) modulates adaptation mechanisms and secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants.- Chapter 15. Recent Strategies to engineer alkaloid biosynthesis in medicinal plants.- Chapter 16. Genome-editing strategies for enhanced stress tolerance in medicinal plants.- Chapter 16. Phytoremediation potential of medicinal plants.- Chapter 17. Phytoremediation potential of medicinal plants.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive reference for various plant bioactive compounds for research and pharmacological significance across the entire spectrum of phytochemical genomics. The book opens with general information on diversity, analysis and genomic basis of phytochemicals, computational approaches, databases for responsible genes, and biosynthetic pathways, and it delves very much into the details behind phytochemical diversity and diverse roles of plant metabolites. The later parts of the book also explore the direct drug discovery and omics approaches including metabolomics, transcriptomics, as well as gene editing technology experiments to further inspire readers into its unlimited potentials. Each chapter includes detailed analysis and relevant experiments for better and deeper understanding of the concepts. The book will be an invaluable aid for medicinal plant researchers and a rich source of information and advice for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of medicine, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, flavor, and fragrance studies.Table of Contents1.Phytochemical genomics: integration of omics approaches for understanding genomic basis of phytochemicals.- 2.Gene-metabolite networks.- 3.Computational approaches in phytochemical genomics.- 4.Databases relevant to phytochemicals and genes responsible.- 5.Biosynthetic pathways of important metabolites using genomics and metabolomics approaches.- 6.Phytochemical diversity and the diverse roles of phytochemicals in plants.- 7.Role of genomics and metabolomics for breeding crops with higher quantity of metabolites.- 8.Metabolic quantitative trait loci mapping of medicinal plants and crops.- 9.Tools for metabolomics analysis of plants.- 10.Trichomes as an important chemical factories of metabolites.- 11.Stress and metabolites.- 12.Evolution of metabolite diversity and defense mechanisms in plants.- 13.Pathway engineering of genes.- 14.Demand-supply of phytochemicals and the need for ensuring sustainable supply of plants.- 15.Drug discovery and omics.- 16.Gene editing technologies for scaling up production of secondary metabolites.- 17.Medicinal plants and use of omics approaches.- 18.Metabolomics of important medicinal plants.- 19.Transcriptomics of important medicinal plants.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an overview of the current knowledge on beta glucanase enzymes derived from actinobacterial source, their structure, functions and industrial applications. It summarizes the exploitation of actinomycetes, assay methods for beta glucanase screening, structural characterisation, genetic engineering, protein engineering, strategies for purification, characterisation and finally how to synthesize a hybrid enzyme of beta glucanases.Enzyme beta glucanases have considerable interest in industrial biotechnology owing to its distinct effect on the hydrolysis of insoluble beta glucan molecules and applications in particular industrial sectors such as food, feed and beverages industries. The beta glucanases are characterized extensively in microorganisms viz. bacteria, fungi and also in plants. A wide varieties of actinobacterial β- glucanases have exclusively active on β-glucan substrates and cleave the mixed linkage β-glucan chains at different points. This is significant for picking precise substrates for the assay of each type of enzymes within this enzyme groups. The well recognized specificity and mechanism of action within the enormous substrates allow to understand that most of them are varied from cellulases, excluding β-1,4-glucanases. The progress in genetic and protein engineering in actinobacterial beta glucanases improves the stability, activity and thermodynamic properties in relation with industrial relevance. This book will be useful for researchers and students engaged in industrial biotechnology, enzyme production, molecular biology, protein engineering and many more.Table of Contents1.An Introduction to Beta Glucan and Beta Glucanases.- 2.Industrial Applications of Beta Glucanases.- 3.Microbial Sources of Beta Glucanase Enzymes.- 4.Role of Beta Glucanases in Animal Nutrition.- 5.Betaglucanse in Breweries.- 6. Exploitation of Actinobacteria for Beta Glucanolytic enzymes –Screening and Characterisation.- 7.Structural Characterisation of Beta Glucanase Genes from Actinobacteria.- 8.Application of Codon Optimization in Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases.- 9.Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases: Recombinant Expression of in E. coli.- 10.Purification and Properties of Recombinant Beta Glucanases Enzymes.- 11.Fungal Beta Glucanases.- 12.Industrial Production and Characterisation of Beta Glucanases.- 13.Protein Engineering of Beta Glucanase Enzymes.- 14.Biotechnological Avenues in Hybrid Beta Glucanase Enzyme Production.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the production technology of temperate nuts. It explores cultivar and plant improvement, development and selection of rootstocks, plant–water relations and irrigation, canopy architecture, and postharvest packaging of nut fruits. It also deals with organic approaches, biotechnological interventions, diseases, and pest management. Contributing authors address nut fruits such as walnut, pecan nut, chestnut, and hazel nut on different recent aspects. The development achieved in the fruit sector is indicative of the fact that there is growing demand of fruit produce. Temperate nuts with health benefits and market acceptability have best sources of fat, fiber, protein, and mineral. They provide dietary fiber, potassium, and a variety of health-protective bioactive compounds. Apart from the health benefits, production of temperate nuts improves the economy of the country as these are very good source of income and employment. In addition, there is wide diversification in the production pattern of nuts globally. Increased production technology such as hybrids, high-yielding selections/ varieties, improved propagation techniques, and increased use of fertilizers and manures have brought spectacular increase in the production of nut fruits. This book is of interest to teachers, scientists, researchers, and scholars. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture and horticulture. Horticulture nurseries and orchard industries also find this to be a useful read. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Global scenario of temperate nuts.- Chapter 2. Nutritional composition of temperate nuts.- Chapter 3. Development and selection of rootstocks.- Chapter 4. Cultivars and genetic improvement.- Chapter 5. Improved propagation techniques in temperate nuts.- Chapter 6. Pollination management.- Chapter 7. Mineral nutrition.- Chapter 8. Plant water relations and Irrigation.- Chapter 9. Canopy architecture.- Chapter 10. Biotechnological interventions for improvement of temperate nuts.- Chapter 11. Organic approaches in temperate nuts.- Chapter 12. Shelf life enhancement.- Chapter 13. Package and storage of temperate nuts.- Chapter 14. Physiological disorders.- Chapter 15. Diseases of temperate nuts.- Chapter 16. Integrated pest management of temperate nuts.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive guide to traditional immunity-boosting medicinal plants of the Himalayas, their traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, diversity, conversation, biotechnology, toxicology, as well as future prospective. All the chapters cover the latest advances in ethnobotany, phytochemistry, biochemistry, and biotechnology. The book offers a valuable asset for researchers and graduate students of chemistry, botany, biotechnology, microbiology, and the pharmaceutical sciences. The main purpose of the present book is to draw on the rich culture, folklore, and biodiversity of immunity-boosting medicinal plants of the Western Himalayas, with particular emphasis on the Indian Trans-Himalayan and Western Himalayan region. All the plants included in the present book are extensively used by the local tribes and people for their health-promoting properties from ancient times. This book will be a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the region and the country. Also, the book will be very useful to scientists, graduates, and undergraduates, along with researchers in the fields of natural products, herbal medicines, ethnobotany, pharmacology, chemistry, and biology. Further, it is an equally significant resource for a person working in different traditional medicinal systems; doctors (especially those engaged in Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicinal system, Amchi, and allopathy); the pharmaceutical industry (for drug design and synthesis); biochemistry and biotechnology sciences; and the agricultural sciences. Table of Contents1. Introduction to Western Himalayas.- 2. Achillea millefolium L., Common Yarrow.- 3. Arisaema jacquemontii Blume, Jacquemont's Cobra Lily.- 4. Species of Arnebia genus found in the western Himalayas.- 5. Species of the Berberis genus found in the western Himalayas.- 6. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo – Himalayan Marsh Orchid.- 7. Fritillaria roylei Hook.f.: Himalayan Fritillary.- 8. Gentiana kurroo Royle: Himalayan Gentian.- 9. Habenaria intermedia D.Don and Habenaria edgeworthii Hook., f. ex Collett.: The Western Himalayan medicinal Plants.- 10. Humulus lupulus L.: Beer plant.- 11. Inula racemosa Hook. f. – Puskarmool: Its ethnobotanical uses, phytochemicals and pharmacological activities.- 12. Juniperus recurva Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don and Juniperus squamata D. Don: Himalayan Juniper.- 13. Lancea tibetica Hook.f. & Thomson: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology.- 14. Malaxis muscifera (Lindley) O. Kuntze. and Malaxis acuminata D. Don.: Jeevak.- 15. Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth.: Kutki.- 16. Species of the genus Polygonatum found in the Western Himalayas.- 17. Species of the genus Rhodiola found in the Western Himalayas.- 18. Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke: Kushta/Kut.- 19. Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke: Kushta/Kut.- 20. Species of the genus Selinum found in the western Himalayas.- 21. Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.): Chirayata/Chiretta.- 22. Taxus wallichiana Zucc.: The Himalayan yew.- 23. Tribulus terrestris L.: Gokshur /Gokharu.- 24. Species the Genus Viola found in Western Himalayas.

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Book SynopsisEstablished in 1859, Singapore’s Botanic Gardens has been important as a park for Singaporeans and visitors, a scientific institution, and as an economic testing ground and launchpad for tropical plantation agriculture around the world. Underlying each of these stories is the broader narrative of theBotanic Gardens an arena where power and the natural world meet and interact, a story that has impact far beyond the boundaries of its grounds.Initially conceived to exploit nature for the benefit of empire, the Gardens were part of a symbolic struggle by administrators, scientists, and gardeners to assert dominance within Southeast Asia’s tropical landscape, reflecting shifting understandings of power, science and nature among local administrators and distant mentors in Britain. With the independence of Singapore, the Gardens has had to find a new role, first in the “greening” of post-independence Singapore, and now as Singapore’s first World Heritage Site.Setting the Singapore gardens alongside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and botanic gardens in India, Ceylon, Mauritius and the West Indies, this book tells the story of nature’s colony — a place where plants were collected, classified and cultivated to change our understanding of the region and world.Trade Review"Barnard’s recounting of the complex history of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and its shifting priorities and agendas over time provide a window onto the transformation of a colonial port into a 21st-century botanical garden and research institution and Singapore’s first World Heritage Site." — Huntia: A Journal of Botanical History, 16.2 (2018)

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Book SynopsisPart I: Elicitation Mechanisms and Plant responses.- Chapter 1. From Stress to Success: Mechanisms of Elicitor-Induced Secondary Metabolism.- Chapter 2. From Defense to Production: The Role of Elicitors in Enhancing Plant-Derived Secondary Metabolites for Commercial Use.- Chapter 3. Advances in Elicitor-Mediated Secondary Metabolite Production in Plant Cell Suspensions: Factors and Mechanisms.- Chapter 4. Elicitation Based Biotechnological Interventions to Promote Hairy Root Growth and Biomass Yield.- Chapter 5. Optimizing Plant Growth in Hydroponics: The role of elicitation processes in enhancing nutrient uptake and stress resistance.- Chapter 6. Impact of elicitation strategies on arid region plants.- Chapter 7. Transcriptome Studies and Elicitation for Plant Secondary Metabolite Production.- Part II: Elicitors and Their Impact on Metabolite Biosynthesis.- Chapter 8. Methyl-jasmonate-based elicitation studies for plant based secondary metabolite production.- Chapter 9. Salicylic Acid-Based Elicitation to Regulate Plant Secondary Metabolite Production.- Chapter 10. Chitosan mediated elicitation of plant secondary metabolites.- Chapter 11. Nanoparticle-Mediated Enhancement of Plant Secondary Metabolites.- Part III: Elicitation and Production of Bioactive Compound.- Chapter 12. Enhanced biosynthesis of Podophyllotoxin using elicitation strategies.- Chapter 13. Elicitation and Enhanced Alkaloid Production from Plants.- Chapter 14. Elicitation and Their Significance on Essential Oil Production.- Chapter 15. Abiotic elicitation and their significance on plant metabolite production in hairy root culture of Withania somnifera(L.)  Dunal.- Chapter 16. Enhancing saponin production through elicitation strategies.- Chapter 17. Biotic and Abiotic Elicitation for Enhanced Production of Stilbenes.- Chapter 18. Elicitation Strategies for Enhanced Microbial Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs).

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Book Synopsis Section I Evolution of Seed Industry in India.- Chapter 1: Brief History of Seed Sector in India - Partha R Das Gupta.- Chapter 2: Development of Seed Sector in India Gyan P Mishra, Malavika Dadlani, D  Vijay, Sripathy KV, Sanjay Kumar & Harsh K Dikshit.- Chapter 3: Public Seed Sector in India Genesis, Growth, Developments, Challenges and Opportunities V Sankaran Section II Role of Technology.- Chapter 4: Role of Public Funded Research in Development of Seed Sector in India Firoz Hossain, Devendra K Yadava & Ashok K Singh.- Chapter 5: Variety Improvement in Vegetables: Perspective of the Seed Industry Sharan Angadi, Gopalkrishna Hegde, Surinder K Tikoo & Anshul Kumar.- Chapter 6: Advances in Seed Production Technology Shyamal K Chakravarty, Debashis Paul & Sampa Saha  .- Chapter 7: Seed Production in Vegetable Crops Tusar K Behera, Nakul Gupta & Shivam Kumar Rai.- Chapter 8: Seed Enhancement Technologies Malavika DadlaniSection III Seed Trade, Markets, Regulatory Framework, Gaps & Opportunities.- Chapter 9: Seed Industry in India Structure, Major Products and Policy Advocacy Narendra K Dadlani.- Chapter 10:Market Segments, Marketing Techniques and Growth Trends Pravin S Dravid & Partha R Das Gupta.- Chapter 11:Seed Quality Control, Regulatory Framework & Technological Advancements D Vijay, Manjunath Prasad, C T and Vijayakumar H P.- Chapter 12:Legislations for Protection of Plant Varieties, IPR, and Conserving Biodiversity Trilochan Mohapatra & Dinesh K Agarwal.- Chapter 13:International Treaties for Seed Quality Assurance: An Indian Perspective K Keshavulu.- Chapter 14_Gaps, Opportunities, and Impact of Indian Seed Industry Ram Kaundinya.

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Book Synopsis.- Chapter 1: Advancing Seed Research through Cutting-Edge Technologies.- Chapter 2: Utilization of Modern Tools and Techniques in Seed Research .- Chapter 3: Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Quality Seeds of Cereals, Pulses and Oilseed Crops.- Chapter 4: Application of Machine Learning on Estimation of Seed Quality.- Chapter 5: Natural Bio-stimulants for Seed Growth and Development.- Chapter 6: Seed Biopriming: A Sustainable Solution for Enhancing Seed Vigour and Crop Productivity.- Chapter 7: Development of Biosensor Using Biotechnology for Detection of Seed Quality Parameters in Forestry Species.- Chapter 8: From Seed to Seedling: Impact of ZnO Nano-Priming to Enhance Seed Vigour and Stress Tolerance.- Chapter 9: Non-Thermal Plasma Technology: A Sustainable Solution for Agriculture.- Chapter 10:Application of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Evaluation of Germination, Moisture Content and Seed Viability.- Chapter 11:Next-Gen Seeds: Harnessing Genetic Engineering for Improving Seed Quality Traits.- Chapter 12:Genetic Modifications and Gene Delivery using Nano-biotechnology for Improving Yield and Stress Tolerance.- Chapter 13:Molecular Markers and DNA Fingerprinting for Seed Traceability and Quality Control in Forest Genetic Resources.- Chapter 14:Application of Genetic Engineering, Marker assisted Breeding Programs for Improving Seed Quality Traits.- Chapter 15:Biotechnological Strategies for Seed Germplasm Maintenance and Plant Genetic Resource Conservation .- Chapter 16:Advanced Biotechnological Approaches for Seed Germplasm Conservation and Forest Genetic Resource Preservation.- Chapter 17:Synthetic Seeds: Innovation in Plant Propagation and Conservation for Sustainable Agriculture.- Chapter 18:Revolutionizing Tree Propagation by Exploiting the Power of Synthetic Seed Technology.- Chapter 19:Field Genebank: An efficient method for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Seeds.- Chapter 20:Enhancing Seed Quality and Predictive Accuracy in Indian Agriculture: Case Study at RARS, Kottayam, Kerala.

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Book Synopsis1. Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Detection and Management of Airborne Diseases in Agricultural Crops.- 2. Real-Time PCR: An emerging and quick technique for detection of airborne pathogenic microbes.- 3. Diagnosis and Detection of Major Air-borne Fungal Phytopathogens.- 4. Advances and implications of genomic prediction for air-borne disease in food crops.- 5. Taro Phytophthora Leaf Blight: Leveraging Diversity, Epidemiology, and Management Practices.- 6. Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Fungicide Resistance in Cochliobolus heterostrophus, the Pathogen of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Disease.- 7. Unveiling the Dynamics of Rice Blast: Insights into Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, and Management.- 8. Unmasking hidden enemies: Management, Detection and Diagnosis.- 9. Bio-Control Agents: A Path towards Curbing Air-Borne Diseases of Field Crops.- 10. Biocontrol Agents-Mediated Management of Air-Borne Plant Diseases.- 11. Diagnosis, Diversity and Management of Grapevine viruses.- 12. Management of Air-borne Fungal Phytopathogens by Uniting the Mechanisms of Endophytic Fungi.- 13. Phytomicrobiome produced chemosignals: Role and implication in plant protection.- 14. Bacterial endobiome mediated induction of in-planta resistance towards the management of late blight of potato.- 15. A Systems Approach to the Detection and Management of Rice Brown Spot Disease.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Plant Genetic Resources Contributing to Global Warming Mitigation and Improvement of Crop Production under Extreme Environments.- Chapter 2. Enhancing rice yields with limited fertilizer use and poor soil nutrients in Madagascar: Dissemination of Pup1 variety and P-dipping technique.- Chapter 3. Rice Research for Tailor-Made Breeding and Cultivation Technology Development in Kenya.- Chapter 4. Conservation and utilization of wheat genetic resources in Afghanistan expanded with the homecoming wheat landraces collected half a century ago.- Chapter 5. Wheat breeding and improved technology dissemination in the hot and dry agroecosystems of Sudan.- Chapter 6. Establishment of nitrogen-efficient wheat production systems in Indo-Gangetic Plains by the deployment of BNI technology.- Chapter 7. Fighting climate change with quinoa, a highly nutritious crop that can withstand harsh environments.- Chapter 8. Development of new vegetable varieties for sustainable production in Tropical Regions: Tomato and Chili pepper.- Chapter 9. Research on the Practical Application of Grassland Plants for Restoring Degraded Grasslands and Promoting Healthy Growth of Livestock in Mongolia.- Chapter 10. Prospects for Sustainable Cassava Production and Distribution in Cambodia and Vietnam.- Chapter 11. Impact and Control of Transboundary and Invasive Banana (Musa spp.) wilt pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense.- Chapter 12. Natural rubber its importance and problems tackled with Indonesia through SATREPS program.- Chapter 13. Role and Perspectives of Plant Genetic Resources for Guaranteeing Sustainable Crop Production in Developing Countries.

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Book Synopsis1. Global Ecology of Ethnic Fermented Foods: An Overview.- 2. Indigenous fermented food products: biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology.- 3. Nutritional  Composition And Functional Properties Of Ethnic Fermented Food Products.- 4. Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change on Indigenous Fermented Foods: Strategies for the Future.- 5. Ethnic Fermented foods in the Era of Globalization: Tradition meets Biotechnology.- 6. History And Dietary Cultures Of Indigenous Fermented Foods And Beverages.- 7. Nutritional assessment and health benefits of ethnic fermented food products.- 8. Prospects of Ethnic Fermented Foods as Functional Foods.- 9. Implications of Novel Technologies in Ethnic Fermented Food and Beverages Industries.- 10. Packaging and packaging food technology for ethnic fermented food products.- 11. Application of Nanotechnology in Indigenous Fermented Food Products.- 12. A Comprehensive Guide to Ethnic Fermented Food Products Preparation Methods.- 13. Microbial fermentation towards improvement of the quality of ethnic fermented food products.- 14. Beneficial microbiota in Indigenous fermented foods and beverages.- 15. Sustainability of Indigenous, Fermented Bamboo Shoot-based Food Products: Preparation Methods, Nutritional Quality and their Health Benefits.- 16. Soybean-based ethnic fermented food products: preparation methods, nutritional quality, and their health benefits.-17. Meat Based Ethnics Fermented Food Product: Preparation Method, Nutritional Quality and Their Health Benefits.- 18. Fish-based ethnic fermented food products: preparation method, nutritional quality and their health benefits.- 19. Cereal Based Ethnic Fermented Food Products & & Low Alcoholic Beverages: Preparation Methods, Nutritional Quality and their Health Benefits.- 20. Leafy vegetable based ethnic fermented food products: Preparation methods, nutritional quality and their health benefits.- 21. Ethnic Fermented Beverages As A Potential Source Of Bioactive Compounds.- 22. Diversity of microorganism towards ethnic fermented food products and beverage.- 23. A Comprehensive review of domestic utilization of soyabean based fermented food products preparations in rural area food as Functional foods.

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Book Synopsis1. Abiotic Stress in Plants: Challenges and Strategies for Enhancing Plant Growth and Development.- 2. Plant Response and Tolerance to Environmental Stresses.- 3. Regulatory Mechanisms in Plant Response to Cold Stress.- 4. Global Drought Threat: Impact on Food Security.- 5. Mechanisms of Plant Response to Heat Stress: Recent Insights.- 6. Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Homeostasis and Resistance in Plants.- 7. Plant Adaptations and Molecular Responses to Salt Stress.- 8. Biotechnological Advances in Crop Improvement for Abiotic Stress Tolerance.- 9. Nanoparticles for Sustainable Agriculture and Abiotic Stress Resistance.- 10. Signaling Pathways in Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress.- 11. Plant Hormones and Their Regulatory Roles in Abiotic Stress Response.- 12. Gene Expression Regulation in Plant Abiotic Stress Response.- 13. Transcriptional Regulation of Gene Expression in Plant Abiotic Stress Response.- 14. Cellular Responseand Molecular Functions in Arabidopsis thaliana under Abiotic Stress.- 15. Exploring Plant Transcription Factor Databases and Regulatory Networks.- 16. Non-Coding RNA Regulation in Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress.- 17. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Plant Growth-Promoting Fungi (PGPF) for Alleviating Abiotic Stress in Plants.- 18. PlantMicrobe Interactions for Enhanced Plant Growth and Stress Resilience.- 19. Conclusion and Future Perspectives.

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Book Synopsis1. Undeniable Positive Impacts of Metal Nanoparticles in Plant Tissue Culture.- 2. Overview of Production Methods of Selected Metal Nanoparticles,- 3. Application of Polymeric Nanoparticles on Ameliorating Crop Productivity.- 4. Silver Nanoparticles as a Sterilant in Plant Micropropagation.- 5. Silver Nanoparticles as a Stimulant in Organogenesis of Several Plants.- 6. Enhanced Somatic Embryogenesis of Some Plants by Silver Nanoparticles.- 7. Positive Effect of Silver Nanoparticles in In Vitro Flowering and Fruiting of Passion Fruit.- 8. Enhanced Plantlet Quality on Microponic System Containing Silver Nanoparticles.- 9. Enhanced Growth of Single Cells of Limonium sinuatum on Medium Containing Silver Nanoparticles.- 10. Enhanced Growth of Plantlets on Medium Containing Cobalt Nanoparticles.- 11. Hardening of Plantlets Regenerated from Transgenic Hairy Roots of Panax vietnamensis on Medium Containing Iron Nanoparticles.- 12. Enhan

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Breeding grain legumes for biotic stress resistance: Status, challenges and opportunities for genomics-assisted approaches.- Chapter 2. Chickpea.- Chapter 3. Pigeonpea.- Chapter 4. Lentil.- Chapter 5. Mung Bean.- Chapter 6. Urdbean.- Chapter 7. Cowpea .- Chapter 8. Common bean.- Chapter 9. Pea.- Chapter 10. Soybean.- Chapter 11. Groundnut.- Chapter 12. Grasspea.- Chapter 13. Minor Pulses: Horsegram, Rice bean, Moth bean .- Chapter 14. Faba bean.- Chapter 15. Cluster Bean.

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Book SynopsisThis edited book provides a comprehensive review of the current agricultural waste disposal techniques focusing on the ongoing research in the production of various agro waste-derived value-added products. Further topic includes the techno-economic aspects in up-scaling the technology from lab scale to commercial/pilot scale. Sustainable waste management and alternative renewable energy sources are the most important requirements in this era of rapid industrialization and urbanization. Agricultural waste, which is one of the major contributors to overall waste production, has the ability to be an essential source of renewable energy and other valuable products. The ongoing research and technical advancements in agro-waste treatment lead to the efficient conversion of waste into different value-added products. This book is of primary interest to academicians, researchers, scientists and engineers working in the field of agro-residue management, and biomass to bio-energy conversion technologies. Also, the book serves as reading material for students of Environmental Engineering/Civil and Environmental Engineering and Agricultural Engineering. Rural Management authorities, Industrial and Government policy-making agencies may also find it useful read.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Growth of agricultural waste, its disposal, and related environmental issues.- Chapter 2. Global status of agricultural waste-based industries, challenges and future prospects.- Chapter 3. Technoeconomic and Sustainability Analysis of Agricultural Waste Conversion Technologies.- Chapter 4. Biochemical approach for transformation of agricultural waste to bioenergy production and other value-added products through the bioelectrochemical system.- Chapter 5. Energy-efficient Bio-electrochemical system for treatment of agricultural wastes and wastewater: mechanism, scope and challenges.- Chapter 6. Microbial Conversion of Agricultural Residues into Organic Fertilizers.- Chapter 7. Thermochemical approach for sustainable transformation of agricultural waste into value-added end-products.- Chapter 8. Advances in Thermochemical Valorization of Agricultural Waste.- Chapter 9. Conversion of Agricultural Waste with Variable Lignocellulosic Characteristics into Biochar and its Application.- Chapter 10. Agricultural waste-based biochar for soil carbon sequestration and emission reduction: Preparation, evaluation, application, and mechanism.- Chapter 11. Contemporary Approaches for Biochar Production from Agro-Waste and Its Current and Prognostic Applications in Environment Health.- Chapter 12. Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse Fly Ash into a Low Cost -Adsorbent Material for Removal of Heavy Metals: A Review.- Chapter 13. Extraction of lignin from various agricultural biomass: Its characterization and applications.- Chapter 14. Rice husk: from agro-industrial to modern applications.- Chapter 15. Production and application of nano-materials from agricultural waste.- Chapter 16. Agricultural waste as a source of fine chemicals.- Chapter 17. Centralized approach for the agricultural waste-based industry.- Chapter 18. Decentralized Composting and Vermicomposting for Agricultural Waste Management: Recycle at Source.

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Book SynopsisThe Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong is a handy reference for both amateurs and professional botanists in Asia who wish to enter the field of modern orchidology. Orchid appreciation is an art deeply rooted in Asian cultures. But in 1977, when this book was first published, orchidology as a science was new to people there. The technical vocabulary was unfamiliar and the subject matter difficult to understand. Therefore, this volume was intended as a general, easy-to-use reference book, with illustrations of the basic structure of orchids and their habit and habitat clearly described in Chapter I.The book may also be used as a self-help guide for naturalists and gardeners in Hong Kong who wish to identify an orchid new to them. In Chapter II, keys, descriptions, and illustrations are given to allow the reader to look up and gain information about individual orchid species. Chapter III provides an analysis of the composition and an interpretation of the phytogeographic significance of the Orchidaceae in Hong Kong. Finally, Chapter IV helps the reader to understand and remember the Latinized names of orchids by providing an explanation on the origin and meaning of the generic names. This book is a facsimile reprint of the 1977 edition, which was published at a time when no comprehensive account of the genera of the orchids of Hong Kong had ever been attempted. Even after many decades, this volume remains the essential reference on orchid species growing in Hong Kong. This commemorative edition features a new foreword and a chronology of Professor Hu's major life events.Table of Contents Foreword to the Commemorative Edition by David T W Lau Foreword by Gordon W Dillon Preface by L B Thrower Introduction I The Basic Features Of The Orchids In Hong Kong Habit and Habitat 1 Terrestrial Orchids 2 Epiphytes 3 Symbiosis Root Stem Leaves Inflorescence Flowers Fruit Seed and Seedling II Keys and Descriptions Keys to the Subfamilies, Tribes, and Genera Descriptions of Genera with Illustrations and Keys to the Species III Composition and Phytogeographic Significance Systemic Summary Analysis of the Composition 1 Generic Affinity with the Orchids of China 2 Morphological Diversity 3 Small Species and Poor Populations 4 Alphabetic List of the Species Phytogeographic Significance 1 Indication of a Rich Flora and a Favorable Area 2 Reference for Floristic Relationships 3 Endemism at the Species Level Conclusion IV Origin and Meaning of the Generic Names of Hong Kong Orchids Glossary Bibliography Index Major Life Events of Professor Shiu-ying Hu

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated guide presents a carefully curated collection of 20 plant species native to Hong Kong, with scientific, detailed pen and ink illustrations and morphological descriptions, providing important reference materials for species authentication. Of the 20 species selected, 15 are rare and endangered species, making this guide of special importance for plant preservation in Hong Kong, as well as for botanists, plant lovers, and illustrators. This is the first volume of Shiu?Ying Hu Herbarium Scientific Illustration Series.Trade ReviewWith its numerous beautiful botanical illustrations and informative details of plant morphological features, this book is a remarkable addition to Hong Kong's botanical science collection and flora conservation work. Through this novel approach in integrating botanical knowledge in STEAM education, this book will open the eyes of our citizens, especially the younger generation, and raise their interest and awareness in plants, and contribute to promoting biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong.""-Jenny Y. Y. LAU, Curator of Hong Kong Herbarium, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department""To see these beautiful illustrations, the photos and the commentary about the plants that accompany them makes us wish that all of the rich and diverse flora of Hong Kong could be treated similarly.""-David E. Boufford, Senior Research Scientist, Harvard University Herbaria & Editorial Committee Member of Flora of ChinaTable of Contents Alsophila spinulosa (Wall. ex Hook.) R. M. Tryon Illicium dunnianum Tutcher Michelia chapensis Dandy Artabotrys hongkongensis Hance Paris polyphylla var. chinensis (Franch.) H. Hara Iris speculatrix Hance Rhodoleia championii Hook. Dalbergia assamica Benth. Dalbergia candenatensis (Dennst.) Prain Polygala hongkongensis Hemsl. Artocarpus hypargyreus Hance ex Benth. Sapindus saponaria L. Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Spreng. Lysimachia alpestris Champ. ex Benth. Camellia oleifera C. Abel Rhododendron simsii Planch. Pavetta hongkongensis Bremek. Oroxylum indicum (L.) Benth. ex Kurz Ilex rotunda var. microcarpa (Lindl. ex Paxton) S. Y. Hu Eleutherococcus trifoliatus (L.) S. Y. Hu

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Book SynopsisBotany, like other branches of western science, has its roots in ancient Greece, with Theophrastos of Eressos (372-287 B.C.) generally considered to have been the first botanist. Modern botanical studies in the area started with the travels of John Sibthorp and Ferdinand Bauer in 1786-1787, the results of which were subsequently published in the great Flora Graeca Sibthorpiana, appearing in ten heavy folio volumes in the period 1806-1840. An annotated re-issue was prepared by Strid & Strid (2009-2013). For a brief history of the botanical exploration of Greece from the time of Sibthorp to the present, see Strid (2020a).The present Atlas covers the whole of Greece. Maps have been generated from the Flora Hellenica Database which was started in 1989 and now comprises 1,052,338 geo-referenced records, 436,353 of which have been registered by the present author. Records in the database comprise 502,882 herbarium collections and 321,759 literature reports, the rest being field notes, photographs, etc.This Atlas will provide a baseline for future studies of Greek biodiversity.

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