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Phenotyping Crop Plants for Physiological and Biochemical Traits
"Phenotyping Crop Plants for Physiological and Biochemical Traits" presents a proven range of methodologies and practices for effective, efficient, and appropriate typing of crop plants. By addressing the basic principles and precautions needed when conducting crop-based experiments, this book guides the reader in selecting the appropriate method based on the growing environment, whether greenhouse, pot, field, or liquid (hydroponic). By addressing the quantification of seed traits related to growth experiments, including their viability and vigor, this book presents methodology options for optimum yield based on potential abiotic stresses. Discusses various methods that can contribute to phenotyping of crop plants for various physiological and biochemical traitsPresents reliable techniques for phenotyping or quantifying plant characters during varied climatic conditionsProvides insights for selecting appropriate methodologies for specific crop growing situationsIdentifies the most appropriate protocols and methods for analyzing crop traits.
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Message; Foreword; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Section I; Chapter 1 -- Various methods of conducting crop experiments; 1.1 -- Field experiments; 1.2 -- Experiments under green houses; 1.2.1 -- Demerits; 1.3 -- Experiments in growth chambers; 1.3.1 -- Demerits; 1.4 -- Hydroponics; 1.4.1 -- Precautions; 1.5 -- Pot culture; Section II; Chapter 2 -- Seed physiological and biochemical traits; 2.1 -- Destructive methods; 2.1.1 -- Seed viability; 2.1.2 -- Seed vigor tests; 2.2 -- Nondestructive methods; 2.2.1 -- X-ray analysis
4.3 -- Rubisco enzyme activity4.3.1 -- Measurement of rubisco activity; 4.4 -- Chlorophyll fluorescence ratio (Fv/Fm values); Chapter 5 -- Drought tolerance traits; 5.1 -- Water use efficiency (WUE) traits; 5.1.1 -- Carbon isotope discrimination; 5.1.2 -- Determination of stable carbon isotopes using isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS); 5.1.3 -- Protocol for carbon isotope discrimination in leaf biomass; 5.2 -- Root traits; Chapter 6 -- Other drought-tolerant traits; 6.1 -- Relative water content (RWC); 6.2 -- Chlorophyll stability index (CSI); 6.3 -- Specific leaf nitrogen (SLN)
6.4 -- Mineral ash content6.5 -- Leaf anatomy; 6.6 -- Leaf pubescence density; 6.7 -- Delayed senescence or stay-greenness; 6.8 -- Leaf waxiness; 6.9 -- Leaf rolling; 6.10 -- Leaf thickness (mm); 6.11 -- Stomatal index and frequency; 6.12 -- Other indicators for drought tolerance; 6.13 -- Phenological traits; Chapter 7 -- Tissue water related traits; 7.1 -- Osmotic potential; 7.1.1 -- Determination of osmotic potential using vapor pressure osmometer; 7.1.1.1 -- Procedure; 7.2 -- Leaf water potential; 7.3 -- Relative water content; 7.4 -- Cell membrane injury
Scholarly & Professional Elsevier Science & Technology Books.
Includes bibliographical references and index.