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Author:   Chirag Maheshwari ,  Muzaffar Hasan ,  M. Iqbal R. Khan (Department of Botany, Jamia Hamdard, India)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9781032863696

ISBN 10:   1032863692
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   09 November 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Phytomelatonin: Discovery, Metabolic Pathways, Occurrence and Distribution in Cellular Organelles, Site of Signal Perception, Transduction, and Mode of Action in Plants 2. Phytomelatonin: Isolation, Methods of Extraction, Detection, and Quantification Through High-Throughput Technological Interventions 3. Methodological Aspects to Exogenously Source the Phytomelatonin Supplementation in Plants Exposed to Environmental Stressors 4. Root Morphogenesis: The Role of Phytomelatonin Under Plant Stress 5. Phytomelatonin Regulates Uptake, Transport, and Assimilation of Mineral Nutrients and Aquaporins to Attenuate Ionic and Osmotic Stability with Redox Modifications Under Environmental Stressors 6. Exploring Phytomelatonin-Induced Physiological and Biochemical Responses to Heavy Metal Stress in Plants 7. Role of Phytomelatonin in Uptake, Transport, and Assimilation of Mineral Nutrients in Plants 8. Phytomelatonin Biology Serving as a Driving Force in Regulating Plant Growth and Development Under Optimal/Environmental Stressors/Biotic Interferences 9.Interplay between Phytomelatonin and Gasotransmitters under Environmental Extremes 10. Omic(s), Transgenic, and Bioinformatics Approaches/Tools to Up-regulate Phytomelatonin-Mediated Environmental Stress-Tolerance in Crop Lines

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Chirag Maheshwari serves as a scientist at the Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute located in New Delhi. His present research pursuits encompass the exploration of both physiological and molecular mechanisms that underlie abiotic stress in plants. Additionally, he is engrossed in analyzing crop nutritional profiles when subjected to stress conditions. He boasts a publication record of approximately 20 research and review articles in esteemed, peer-reviewed international journals, alongside over twenty contributions to book chapters. Furthermore, his accomplishments have been recognized with several accolades, including the Young Scientist Award from SPBB in collaboration with Springer, Best Poster Award, and others. He has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and popular articles, and continues actively contributing to scientific advancements. They remain deeply committed to promoting sustainable agriculture through innovation and research. Muzaffar Hasan is a Scientist at ICAR-Central Institute of Agriculture Engineering, Bhopal, India. He received his B.Sc. degree from the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand, India, and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. He began his scientific career in the Agro Produce Processing Division at ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal 2016, and moved to the Centre of Excellence on Soybean Processing and Utilization at ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, in 2022. During his 8 years at ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, he taught courses ranging from basic biochemistry to food processing. His initial research focused on the phytochemical extraction from agricultural wastes, ranging from dietary fiber to anthocyanins. In 2022, his research switched to the CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing of microbes to enhance the high-value compound extraction. His honor includes the Young Scientist Award. He is also associated with prestigious societies like the Society of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SPBB), and the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists, India (AFSTI). M. Iqbal R. Khan currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of Botany, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Also, an Adjunct Professor at the Korea University, Seoul, South Korea and Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. He has published more than 100 articles, edited 10 Books, and authorized 14 Book Chapters in reputed publications. He has an h-index of 52 and i10-index of 93, with more than 12000 citations to his credit as per Google Scholar as per bibliometric data in Jan 2025. Recognized as Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in Animal and Plant Science category. He has been recognized in the list of Top 2% Scientists (Elsevier) of the World (2021-2024). He has been awarded with The National Academy of Sciences (NASI) - Membership in Plant and Agricultural Sciences (2024), and by the program for Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Associates (2024). Further, his work has attracted prestigious awards, including R.H. Dastur Gold Medal Award-ISPP (2023), Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award-NASI (2021), and Young Scientist Award-ISPP (2018). He is on the Editorial Board of many renowned journals as the Section Editor in Plant and Soil, and Associate Editor in Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 3-Biotech, and Plant Physiology Reports. He has also served as Guest Editor for Agriculture, Frontiers in Plant Science, Sustainability and Plant Physiology and Biochemistry journals.

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