Sulfur Assimilation and Abiotic Stress in Plants
Author | : Nafees A. Khan |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 373 |
Release | : 2008-01-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783540763260 |
ISBN-13 | : 3540763260 |
Rating | : 4/5 (260 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sulfur Assimilation and Abiotic Stress in Plants written by Nafees A. Khan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-25 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The assimilation of sulfur in higher plants and its reduction in metabolically important sulfur compounds are crucial factors determining plant growth and vigor and resistance to stresses. The present book discusses the aspects of sustainable crop production with sulfur, the importance of sulfur metabolites and sulfur metabolizing enzymes in abiotic stress management in plants. The book provides the most up-to-date reference on sulfur assimilation in plants.