Defense-related proteins in plants /

This comprehensive volume, edited by Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, explores the diverse roles and types of proteins in plants. It delves into their evolutionary history, biochemical pathways, and how they contribute to plant defense mechanisms against various stresses. The book covers a range of protein t...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Upadhyay, Santosh Kumar
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Academic Press, 2024.
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Summary:This comprehensive volume, edited by Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, explores the diverse roles and types of proteins in plants. It delves into their evolutionary history, biochemical pathways, and how they contribute to plant defense mechanisms against various stresses. The book covers a range of protein types, including receptor-like kinases, heat shock proteins, lectins, and protease inhibitors, highlighting their structural and functional diversity. It also examines how these proteins are involved in plant stress responses, crop improvement strategies, and biotic and abiotic stress tolerance. Targeted towards researchers and professionals in botany and plant sciences, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the molecular biology of plant proteins.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780443132353
0443132356