The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants (Wiley Series in Renewable Resource)

Introduces readers to the chemical biology of plant biostimulants This book brings together different aspects of biostimulants, providing an overview of the variety of materials exploited as biostimulants, their biological activity, and agricultural applications. As different groups of biostimulants display different bioactivity and specificity, advances in biostimulant research is illustrated by different examples of biostimulants, such as humic substance, seaweed extracts, and substances with hormone-like activities. The book also reports on methods used to screen for new biostimulant compounds by exploring natural sources. Combining the expertise of internationally-renowned scientists and entrepreneurs in the area of biostimulants and biofertilisers, The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants offers in-depth chapters that look at: agricultural functions and action mechanisms of plant biostimulants (PBs); plant biostimulants from seaweed; seaweed carbohydrates; and the possible role for electron shuttling capacity in elicitation of PB activity of humic substances on plant growth enhancement. The subject of auxins is covered next, followed closely by a chapter on plant biostimulants in vermicomposts. Other topics include: exploring natural resources for biostimulants; the impact of biostimulants on whole plant and cellular levels; the impact of PBs on molecular level; and the use of use of plant metabolites to mitigate stress effects in crops. Provides an insightful introduction to the subject of biostimulants Discusses biostimulant modes of actions Covers microbial biostimulatory activities and biostimulant application strategies Offers unique and varied perspectives on the subject by a team of international contributors Features summaries of publications on biostimulants and biostimulant activity The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants will appeal to a wide range of readers, including scientists and agricultural practitioners looking for more knowledge about the development and application of biostimulants. **Introduces readers to the chemical biology of plant biostimulants** This book brings together different aspects of biostimulants, providing an overview of the variety of materials exploited as biostimulants, their biological activity, and agricultural applications. As different groups of biostimulants display different bioactivity and specificity, advances in biostimulant research is illustrated by different examples of biostimulants, such as humic substance, seaweed extracts, and substances with hormone-like activities. The book also reports on methods used to screen for new biostimulant compounds by exploring natural sources. Combining the expertise of internationally-renowned scientists and entrepreneurs in the area of biostimulants and biofertilisers, __The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants__ offers in-depth chapters that look at: agricultural functions and action mechanisms of plant biostimulants (PBs); plant biostimulants from seaweed; seaweed carbohydrates; and the possible role for electron shuttling capacity in elicitation of PB activity of humic substances on plant growth enhancement. The subject of auxins is covered next, followed closely by a chapter on plant biostimulants in vermicomposts. Other topics include: exploring natural resources for biostimulants; the impact of biostimulants on whole plant and cellular levels; the impact of PBs on molecular level; and the use of use of plant metabolites to mitigate stress effects in crops. * Provides an insightful introduction to the subject of biostimulants * Discusses biostimulant modes of actions * Covers microbial biostimulatory activities and biostimulant application strategies * Offers unique and varied perspectives on the subject by a team of international contributors * Features summaries of publications on biostimulants and biostimulant activity "This book will present examples of chemical biology approaches that have resulted in the identification of new small chemicals with an impact on plant development and physiology, and give illustrations of how the mode of action is being studied using molecular tools. Although molecular laboratory experiments have a high discovery rate and give very detailed information on the studied processes, the interchange of field studies and that of lab scale investigations is required to narrow down the parameters that determine the effectiveness of biostimulants, something that is of great importance for the successful commercialization of these products. Examples will be given of studies that contribute to closing the gap between the lab and the field. Topics covered include: Introduction to biostimulants. Categories of biostimulants: humic acid and fulvic acid, amino acids and protein hydrolysate, seaweed extracts, chitin/chitosan/oligosaccharides, substances with hormone like activities: Small molecule identification and metabolomics: technology to detect the fate of biostimulants, chemical screens and reporter systems. Biostimulant mode of action. Biostimulant by design: in silico structure prediction. Biostimulants, a practical guide: Examples of commercial biostimulants with more or less known mode of action. The biostimulant business and agricultural scientists are showing an increased interest in investigating the mode of action of biostimulants. This book will help them to get an overview of different aspects of biostimulant research, and provide access to new approaches and methods being developed in the wake of chemical biological studies."-- Provided by publisher Cover Wiley Series in Renewable Resources The Chemical Biology of Plant Biostimulants © 2020 Contents List of Contributors Series Preface Preface Part I: Introduction 1 Agricultural Functions and Action Mechanisms of Plant Biostimulants (PBs): an Introduction Part II: Examples of Plant Biostimulants 2 Plant Biostimulants from Seaweed: An Overview 3 Seaweed Carbohydrates 4 Possible Role for Electron Shuttling Capacity in Elicitation of PB Activity of Humic Substances on Plant Growth Enhancement 5 Auxin: At the Crossroads Between Chemistry and Biology 6 Plant Biostimulants in Vermicomposts: Characteristics and Plausible Mechanisms Part III: Methods to Screen for New Biostimulants 7 Exploring Natural Resources for Biostimulants Part IV: Biostimulants’ Mode of Action 8 Biostimulant Mode of Action: Impact of Biostimulant on Whole-Plant Level 9 Biostimulant Mode of Action: Impact of Biostimulant on Cellular Level 10 Biostimulant Mode of Action: Impact of PBs on Molecular Level Part V: Biostimulants – A Practical Guide 11 Use of Plant Metabolites to Mitigate Stress Effects in Crops Index Agricultural functions and action mechanisms of plant biostimulants (PBs) : an introduction -- Plant biostimulants from seaweed : an overview -- Seaweed carbohydrates -- Possible role for electron shuttling capacity in elicitation of PB activity of humic substances on plant growth enhancement -- Auxin : at the crossroads between chemistry and biology -- Plant biostimulants in vermicomposts : characteristics and plausible mechanisms -- Exploring natural resources for biostimulants -- Biostimulant mode of action : impact of biostimulant on whole plant level -- Biostimulant mode of action : impact of biostimulant on cellular level -- Biostimulant mode of action : impact of PBs on molecular level -- Use of plant metabolites to mitigate stress effects in crops