(Wiley Series in Renewable Resource) 1st Edition
by Danny Geelen (Author)
Introduces readers to the chemical biology of plant biostimulants
This
book brings together different aspects of biostimulants, providing an
overview of the variety of materials exploited as biostimulants, their
biological activity, and agricultural applications. As different groups
of biostimulants display different bioactivity and specificity, advances
in biostimulant research is illustrated by different examples of
biostimulants, such as humic substance, seaweed extracts, and substances
with hormone-like activities. The book also reports on methods used to
screen for new biostimulant compounds by exploring natural sources.
Combining
the expertise of internationally-renowned scientists and entrepreneurs
in the area of biostimulants and biofertilisers, The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants
offers in-depth chapters that look at: agricultural functions and
action mechanisms of plant biostimulants (PBs); plant biostimulants from
seaweed; seaweed carbohydrates; and the possible role for electron
shuttling capacity in elicitation of PB activity of humic substances on
plant growth enhancement. The subject of auxins is covered next,
followed closely by a chapter on plant biostimulants in vermicomposts.
Other topics include: exploring natural resources for biostimulants; the
impact of biostimulants on whole plant and cellular levels; the impact
of PBs on molecular level; and the use of use of plant metabolites to
mitigate stress effects in crops.
- Provides an insightful introduction to the subject of biostimulants
- Discusses biostimulant modes of actions
- Covers microbial biostimulatory activities and biostimulant application strategies
- Offers unique and varied perspectives on the subject by a team of international contributors
- Features summaries of publications on biostimulants and biostimulant activity
The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants
will appeal to a wide range of readers, including scientists and
agricultural practitioners looking for more knowledge about the
development and application of biostimulants.
