Mycorrhiza -- Nutrient Uptake, Biocontrol, Ecorestoration. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ajit Varma, Ram Prasad, Narendra Tuteja, editors.
• Editors: Varma, A (Ajit), 1939-; Prasad, Ram; Tuteja, Narendra
• Contents: Intro; Foreword; Preface; Contents; List of Contributors; Chapter 1: The Mechanisms of Nutrient Uptake by Arbuscular Mycorrhizae; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: A Mutualistic Niche; 1.3 Symbiotically Developed Root Modifications for Nutrient Uptake; 1.4 Hormonal Regulation and Mycorrhizal Symbiosis; 1.5 Mechanism of Nitrogen Uptake by Mycorrhizal Pathway; 1.6 Mechanism of Phosphorus Uptake; 1.7 Mechanism of Potassium, and Sodium Uptake; 1.8 Mechanism of Addressing Micronutrients and Heavy Metal; 1.9 Carbon as Trigger for Nutrient Uptake and Transport in the AM Symbiosis 1.10 ConclusionReferences; Chapter 2: Dynamics of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis and Its Role in Nutrient Acquisition: An Overview; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 AM Establishment: An Overview; 2.1.2 AM Fungi Improve Nutrient Dynamics in the Rhizosphere; 2.1.2.1 Phosphorus Metabolism; 2.1.2.2 Nitrogen Metabolism; 2.1.2.3 Sugar Metabolism; 2.1.2.4 Sulphur Metabolism; 2.1.2.5 Other Macro-as Well as Micro-nutrient Metabolism; 2.1.2.6 Lipid Metabolism; 2.2 Conclusion and Future Prospects; References Chapter 3: Capturing Plant Genetic Potential of Upland Rice for Exploiting Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Responsiveness to Improve Ric...3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Genetic Basis of Mycorrhizal Responsiveness; 3.3 Importance of Native AM Fungi in Upland Rice P-Acquisition; 3.3.1 Adoption of AM-Supportive Cropping Systems and Crop Rotations; 3.3.2 Optimizing Tillage Schedule; 3.3.3 Optimizing P Amendment; 3.3.4 On-Farm Produced Indigenous/Native AMF Mass-Inoculum; 3.3.5 Adoption of a Dichotomous Approach of Exploiting AM-Supportive Crop Culture Components and AM-Responsiveness of Crop Pla... 3.4 Breeding for Mycorrhiza Responsive Rice Varieties3.4.1 Screening for Physiological Markers Linked to AM-Responsiveness; 3.4.1.1 Phenotypic Analysis of Physiological Traits Hypothesised to be Linked to %MR of Selected Working Genotypes; 3.4.2 Screening of Molecular Markers Linked to AM-Responsiveness in Rice; 3.4.2.1 Genotypic Diversity Analysis of Selected Working Genotypes; 3.4.2.2 Parental Polymorphism Using Molecular Markers; 3.5 QTL Analysis and Marker-Assisted Selection; 3.6 Conclusion; References Chapter 4: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants: An Insight into Physiological and Molecular Mecha...4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Strategies to Counteract HM Toxicity; 4.3 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Potential Candidates for Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Stress; 4.4 Occurrence of AMF in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils; 4.5 Mechanisms Adopted by AMF for HM Tolerance in Plants; 4.5.1 Metal Avoidance; 4.5.2 Enhanced Water and Nutrient Uptake; 4.5.3 Metal Adsorption/Chelation; 4.5.4 Metal Sequestration; 4.5.5 Antioxidant Defense System
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer Nature
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 579.51785; Medicine; Mycorrhizas; Plant products; Sustainability; Plant nutrients; Biomedical engineering; Biotechnology; Botany; Forests and forestry; Ecology; Microbial genetics; Microbial genomics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Microbiology; Mycorrhizas; Plant nutrients; Plant products; Sustainability; Science -- Biotechnology; Science -- Life Sciences -- Botany; Technology & Engineering -- Agriculture -- Forestry; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Geology; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Microbiology; Biotechnology; Botany & plant sciences; Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Microbiology (non-medical); Medical -- Allied Health Services -- Medical Technology; Biomedical engineering; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319688671; 3319688677
• Related ISBNs: 9783319688664; 3319688669
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