Abiotic Stress in Plants Mechanisms and Adaptations

• Andere auteurs: Shanker, Arun (Redacteur), Venkateswarlu, B. (Redacteur)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: IntechOpen 2011
• Onderwerpen: Medical microbiology & virology; Pathology
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World population is growing at an alarming rate and is anticipated to reach about six billion by the end of year 2050. On the other hand, agricultural productivity is not increasing at a required rate to keep up with the food demand. The reasons for this are water shortages, depleting soil fertility...