Strigolactones - Biology and Applications

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Koltai, Hinanit (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Prandi, Cristina (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Plant physiology.; Plant biochemistry.; Agriculture.; Plant Physiology.; Plant Biochemistry.

This book describes the exciting biology and chemistry of strigolactones. Outgrowth of shoot branches? Development of lateral roots? Interactions with beneficial microorganism? Avoiding parasitic plants? Responding to drought conditions? These important "decisions" made by the plant are al...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Strigolactone natural biosynthesis
• 2. Strigolactones as plant hormones
• 3. Strigolactones and parasitic plants
• 4. Strigolactones and the soil microbiota
• 5. Strigolactones likes and evolution
• 6. Strigolactones synthetic chemistry and applications
• 7. Synopses.