To cope with the abiotic stress-induced osmotic problems, plants adapt by either increasing uptake of inorganic ions from the external solution, or by de novo synthesis of organic compatible solutes acting as osmolytes. Of the osmoregulants and protectants discussed in this volume, trehalose, fructans, ectoine and citrulline, which are generated in different species, in osmotically ineffective amounts, mitigate the stress effects on cells/plants and improve productivity. There are several pieces of encouraging research discussed in this volume showing significant improvement in stress tolerance and in turn productivity by involving genetic engineering techniques.
- ISBN10 1578084407
- ISBN13 9781578084401
- Publish Date 8 January 2006
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint Science Publishers,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 244
- Language English