Overview

Plant Enzyme Systems and Their Biochemical and Environmental Interactions offers a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal role plant enzymes play in sustaining life, driving metabolic pathways, and enabling plants to thrive under both favourable and adverse conditions. As climate change, soil degradation, drought, and salinity continue to challenge global agriculture, this book provides an in-depth understanding of how plant enzymes sense, adapt, and respond to environmental cues. It bridges fundamental plant biochemistry with practical environmental applications, revealing how enzymatic networks govern photosynthesis, respiration, nutrient assimilation, defense responses, and stress resilience. Drawing on the latest research, the book highlights innovative strategies that harness enzyme systems for sustainable agriculture, crop improvement, and ecological restoration. It is an essential resource for MSc and PhD scholars, researchers, plant biologists, and environmental scientists seeking to enhance plant productivity and develop solutions for global food security and environmental sustainability. Salient features of the book include the following: · Offers a unique blend of fundamental plant biochemistry and applied environmental science. · Explores how plant enzymes regulate vital biochemical processes and interact with environmental factors. · Addresses global challenges such as climate change, drought, and soil degradation, offering innovative enzyme-based strategies. · Provides cutting-edge research and practical solutions, making it essential for researchers, biochemists, agricultural scientists, and environmentalists.

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Author:   Azamal Husen (Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
ISBN:  

9781041134619

ISBN 10:   1041134614
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   09 July 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Plant Enzyme Systems and Their Role in Plant Physiology Azamal Husen et al. Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita, Ethiopia Chapter 1. Biosynthesis of Plant Enzymes: Molecular Pathways and Regulatory Mechanisms Maria T. Silva et al. Department of Biochemistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil Chapter 3. Enzyme Function in Photosynthesis: Key Players in Carbon Fixation and Energy Production Richard A. Furbank et al. Research School of Biology, Australian National University, Australia Chapter 4. Enzymes in Respiration: Energy Metabolism and Stress Responses Deborah L. Smith et al. Department of Plant Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Chapter 5. Enzymatic Regulation of Nutrient Assimilation and Transport in Plants Jose E. Ortiz et al. Department of Plant Nutrition, University of California, Davis, USA Chapter 6. Secondary Metabolite Production and Enzyme Regulation in Plant Defense Claire M. Houghton et al. Department of Plant Biochemistry, University of Edinburgh, UK Chapter 7. Plant Enzymes and Their Role in Abiotic Stress Tolerance Aditya K. Singh et al. Department of Environmental Biology, University of Cape Town, South Africa Chapter 8. Enzyme Systems in Plant Water Relations and Drought Tolerance Maria J. González et al. Department of Plant Sciences, University of Barcelona, Spain Chapter 9. The Impact of Soil Nutrients on Enzyme Activity in Plants Rajesh P. Patel et al. Department of Soil Science, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India Chapter 10. Enzyme-Mediated Adaptations to High Salinity Stress in Plant Sophie N. Martin et al. Department of Plant Stress Biology, University of Melbourne, Australia Chapter 11. Enzyme Responses to Temperature Extremes: Heat and Cold Stress Mechanisms Caroline P. Wendt et al. Department of Environmental Stress, University of Hamburg, Germany Chapter 12. Oxidative Stress and the Role of Antioxidant Enzymes in Plants James T. Bradley et al. Department of Plant Physiology, University of Queensland, Australia Chapter 13. The Role of Plant Enzymes in Plant-Microbe Interactions and Symbiosis Lucy M. Harvey et al. Department of Microbiology, University of Cambridge, UK Chapter 14. Enzymatic Mechanisms of Plant Resistance to Pathogens and Herbivores Robert D. Jones et al. Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Berkeley, USA Chapter 15. Regulation of Enzyme Activity in Response to Environmental Pollutants Azamal Husen et al. Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita, Ethiopia Chapter 16. The Role of Enzyme Systems in Plant Growth and Development Patricia J. Green et al. Department of Plant Development, University of Toronto, Canada Chapter 17. Enzyme Systems in Plant Seed Germination and Early Development Heather L. Clark et al. Department of Plant Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA Chapter 18. Metabolic Engineering of Plant Enzymes for Enhanced Stress Tolerance Thomas B. Larson et al. Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, University of California, Davis, USA Chapter 19. Genetic Modifications to Enhance Enzyme Systems for Crop Improvement Anita K. Sharma et al. Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India Chapter 20. Environmental Factors Influencing Plant Enzyme Function and Activity Brian W. Hughes et al. Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan, USA Chapter 21. Enzyme-Based Biotechnological Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture Emily R. Voss et al. Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, Wageningen University, Netherlands Chapter 22. Plant Enzymes in Bioremediation and Environmental Cleanup Joshua S. Anderson et al. Department of Environmental Biotechnology, University of Southampton, UK Chapter 23. The Interaction Between Plant Enzymes and Hormonal Regulation in Growth Valerie S. Roberts et al. Department of Plant Hormones, University of California, Riverside, USA Chapter 24. Enzymatic Mechanisms in Plant Senescence and Aging William E. Sanders et al. Department of Plant Aging, University of Tokyo, Japan Chapter 25. Future Perspectives on Plant Enzyme Systems in Biotechnology and Environmental Science Sarah K. Hunter et al. Department of Biotechnology and Environmental Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

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Azamal Husen served as a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, and currently serves as a Foreign Delegate at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Graphic Era University, India. Previously, he was a Full Professor at Sankalchand Patel University in India and a Visiting Faculty at the Forest Research Institute and Doon College of Agriculture and Forest in Dehra Dun, India. With 25 years of expertise in Nanobiotechnology, Plant Physiology, Environmental Botany, Medicinal Plants, and Clonal Propagation. He has led research funded by organizations such as the World Bank, the National Agricultural Technology Project, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Indian Council of Forest Research Education, and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He has delivered numerous talks at conferences and workshops, led academic staff orientation courses, and developed BSc, MSc, and PhD curricula. He was honored with an award from the University of Gondar for his decade of service in teaching, research, and community work. Husen has published extensively and served on editorial boards of prestigious journals. Acknowledged as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2022-2024) by Stanford University, he has also contributed as a Book Series Editor and Journal Guest Editor for several scientific publications in Plant Biology, Medicinal Plants, and Nanotechnology.

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