Description
Book SynopsisPlant growth regulators consist of organic molecules produced synthetically and used to modulate plant growth. There are several classes of plant growth regulators, including auxin, gibberellin, abscisic acid, cytokinins, salicylic, jasmonic acid and ethylene, as well as more recently investigated brassinosteroids, strigolactones, polyamine, etc. These plant growth regulators have either promoting or inhibitory effects on plant growth and development by means of modification in plant secondary metabolism and gene regulation. Some of plant growth regulators may have safe issues in fields. More attention should be paid in the application of plant growth regulators. Researchers also try to find other regulators to do more field experiments, in order to reduce the amount of organic chemicals (e.g., traditional plant growth regulators) used. This book discusses the function, types, uses and safety of plant growth regulators. The effects of plant growth regulators on horticultural plants are specially introduced in this book. Fly ash and soil mycorrhizal fungi-released glomalin also get a lot of attention in this book.
Table of ContentsPrefaceInteraction between Exogenous Plant Growth Regulators and Endogenous Phytohormones as a Key Tool to Modification of Plant Secondary Metabolism in VitroMetabolism of Abscisic Acid and Its Regulation Roles in Fruit RipeningInfluence of Fly Ash on the Plant Growth of Jatropha Curcas a Biodiesel Plant: Waste Utilization with Sustainability ApproachExogenous Glomalin-Related Soil Proteins Regulate Plant and Soil ResponsesPhytohormones: Role in Manipulation of Genome-Wide Associated Horticultural Traits for Crop ImprovementIndex.
