Plant Immunity (Advances in Botany) - by Steven Eyrse (Hardcover)

About the Book

Plant immunity is a crucial defense mechanism that enables plants to resist pathogens and pests. It consists of two main layers: basal immunity and specific immunity. Basal immunity is the plant's initial, non-specific response triggered by the recognition of common microbial features. Specific immunity involves the recognition of pathogen-specific molecules, leading to a more targeted defense response. Plants use receptors on their cell surfaces to detect pathogens, which then activate signaling pathways that induce defense responses like the production of antimicrobial compounds, reinforcement of cell walls, and programmed cell death at infection sites. This immunity is not only vital for individual plant survival but also influences ecosystem dynamics and agricultural practices. Understanding plant immunity is essential for developing sustainable strategies to enhance crop resistance and reduce dependency on chemical pesticides. Plant immunology is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. This book presents the complex subject of plant immunology in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It is appropriate for students as well as for experts seeking detailed information in this area.

Book Synopsis

Plant immunity is a crucial defense mechanism that enables plants to resist pathogens and pests. It consists of two main layers: basal immunity and specific immunity. Basal immunity is the plant's initial, non-specific response triggered by the recognition of common microbial features. Specific immunity involves the recognition of pathogen-specific molecules, leading to a more targeted defense response. Plants use receptors on their cell surfaces to detect pathogens, which then activate signaling pathways that induce defense responses like the production of antimicrobial compounds, reinforcement of cell walls, and programmed cell death at infection sites. This immunity is not only vital for individual plant survival but also influences ecosystem dynamics and agricultural practices. Understanding plant immunity is essential for developing sustainable strategies to enhance crop resistance and reduce dependency on chemical pesticides. Plant immunology is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. This book presents the complex subject of plant immunology in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It is appropriate for students as well as for experts seeking detailed information in this area.