Description: Synergistic Plant Metabolomics and Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms in Addressing Abiotic Stress unveils the latest advancements in understanding how plants respond to environmental pressures. By unraveling the complexities of metabolic pathways affected by abiotic stresses and highlighting the pivotal role of PGPMs in enhancing plant resilience, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of these intricate relationships. Recent advancements in plant sciences, metabolomics, and microbiology have deepened our understanding of the interconnected functions of metabolites and growth-promoting microorganisms in plant resilience and the role of microorganism in altering plant metabolome under environmental stresses. The book consolidates this emerging knowledge into an accessible volume, offering a holistic view of how plant metabolomics and microbial interactions contribute to plant adaptation under abiotic stresses. Aimed at researchers and practitioners, the book translates scientific findings into both research inspiration and practical applications for professionals and advanced students in plant science, agriculture, biotechnology, and related fields, addressing tangible strategies for improving plant and crop resilience and productivity.
Brief description:
Naeem Khan holds MSc and PhD degrees in plant sciences with a specialization in plant physiology from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He is currently serving as a senior scientist at the Agronomy Department, University of Florida, USA, Dr. Khan's research focuses on plant-microbe interactions, phytohormones, plant metabolites, breeding and genetics, and crop responses to abiotic stresses. His goal is to advance the development of genetically resilient and high-yielding crops with enhanced environmental tolerance to address economic losses from meteorological extremes like drought and heat, ensuring food security. His research emphasizes identifying secondary metabolites linked to water stress tolerance, understanding metabolic pathways involved in drought stress tolerance, and investigating the role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and plant growth regulators (PGR) in enhancing plant growth under abiotic stresses. Dr. Khan is actively involved in the World Food Crops Breeding and Genetics Program at the University of Florida, focusing on breeding techniques, disease resistance mechanisms, synthetic wheat production, and marker analysis in various food crops under diverse environmental conditions. Dr. Khan has published over 110 peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters and editorials. He also maintains a worldwide network and serves as Editor in chief, associate editor and editorial board member for many international scientific peer-reviewed journals.