{"product_id":"plant-apocarotenoids-biosynthesis-signaling-and-agricultural-applications-hardback-9781394332601","title":"Plant Apocarotenoids; Biosynthesis, Signaling and Agricultural Applications (Hardback) 9781394332601","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePlant Apocarotenoids\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBiosynthesis, Signaling and Agricultural Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKaiser Iqbal Wani (Edited by), Wani (Author), Tariq Aftab (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394332601, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 16 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 1.9 cm, 0.765 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eApocarotenoids are emerging as central players in plant biology, offering profound insights into growth regulation, stress responses, and developmental processes. Derived from carotenoids through oxidative cleavage, these compounds serve as key signaling molecules with far-reaching implications for plant physiology and crop improvement. Recent advancements in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and synthetic biology have accelerated research in this domain, making apocarotenoids a critical area of study for plant scientists, agricultural biotechnologists, and crop physiologists. Yet, despite their importance, comprehensive resources that integrate biosynthesis, signaling, and applied agricultural aspects have remained limited. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlant Apocarotenoids: Biosynthesis, Signaling and Agricultural Applications\u003c\/i\u003e provides an in-depth exploration of both fundamental and translational aspects of these bioactive molecules. Organized into five sections, the volume begins with the fundamentals of apocarotenoid biosynthesis and signaling mechanisms before delving into specific compounds such as strigolactones, zaxinone, β-cyclocitral, and β-ionone. Special emphasis is placed on saffron apocarotenoids, reflecting their unique biochemical pathways and relevance to biotechnology. Later sections examine apocarotenoids in plant defense, symbiotic interactions, and stress adaptation, while concluding chapters address their engineering for agricultural applications such as crop resilience, biofortification, and global food security.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authoritative resource that bridges basic science and applied outcomes, \u003ci\u003ePlant Apocarotenoids: Biosynthesis, Signaling and Agricultural Applications:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Features contributions from an interdisciplinary team of experts, integrating fundamental and applied research perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Provides a complete overview of apocarotenoid structural diversity, biosynthesis, and regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Highlights the role of apocarotenoids in plant signaling, growth, and development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes a dedicated section on saffron apocarotenoids and their biotechnological potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Details metabolic engineering strategies to enhance apocarotenoid pathways in crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipping readers with the knowledge necessary to drive future innovations in sustainable agriculture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlant Apocarotenoids: Biosynthesis, Signaling and Agricultural Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in plant science, biochemistry, crop physiology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology. It is particularly suited for advanced courses in Plant Biochemistry, Plant Biotechnology, and Crop Improvement within MSc and PhD programs in agricultural and biological sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors xi\u003cbr\u003eList of Contributors xiii\u003cbr\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I Introduction and Fundamentals 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 General Overview of Apocarotenoids 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnu Pandita and Deepu Pandita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 3\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Apocarotenoids Sources 4\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Classification of Apocarotenoids 5\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Structural Diversity of Apocarotenoids 6\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Significance of Apocarotenoids 6\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Conclusion 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Apocarotenoid Biosynthesis, Signaling, and Regulatory Mechanisms in Plants 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunil Kumar Verma, Devendra Singh, and Anshu Mishra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 15\u003cbr\u003e2.2 The Significance of Apocarotenoids and Their Functions 16\u003cbr\u003e2.3 The Structural Diversity of Plant Apocarotenoids and Their Metabolic Basis 22\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Molecular Regulation of Apocarotenoid Biosynthesis 24\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Genetic Perspectives on Apocarotenoid Natural Variations 26\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Conclusion and Prospects 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Carotenoid-derived Diapocarotenoids: From Pigments to Plant Growth Regulators 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChao Guo, Weiqiang Li, Yuchen Miao, and Kun-Peng Jia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 39\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Nomenclature and Identification of Carotenoid-derived DIAPOs in Plants 40\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Biosynthesis of Carotenoid-derived DIAPOs in Plants 42\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Anchorene Regulates Root Development Through Modulating Auxin Homeostasis 46\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Conclusion and Perspectives 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Apocarotenoid Metabolism and Redox Signaling in Plants 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuhammad Aamir Manzoor, Irfan Ali Sabir, Iftikhar Hussain Shah, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Azam, Ghulam Murtaza, Alam Sher, Muhammad Waheed Riaz, Zishan Ahmad, and Cheng Song\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 53\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Redox Signaling in Plants 54\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Interplay Between Apocarotenoid Metabolism and Redox Signaling 57\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II Key Apocarotenoids and Their Roles 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Strigolactones: Discovery, Biological Activity, Biosynthesis, and Applications 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeng Zhong, Jianhua Jia, Jiali Liu, and Xiaohui Yan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 65\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Discovery of SLs 66\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Biological Activities of SLs 68\u003cbr\u003e5.4 Biosynthesis of SLs 77\u003cbr\u003e5.5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Strigolactone Perception and Response Under Nitrogen and Phosphorus Deficiency 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIshrat Mehmood, Abdullah, Kaiser Iqbal Wani, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, and Tariq Aftab\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 91\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Biosynthesis and Signaling Pathways of SLs in Plants 92\u003cbr\u003e6.3 SL-mediated Root Architecture Modulation Under N Deficiency 94\u003cbr\u003e6.4 P-Starvation-induced SL Signaling and Root System Remodeling 95\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Interplay of N and P Deficiencies in SL Regulation 96\u003cbr\u003e6.6 SLs as Mediators of Crop Resilience and Soil Microbiome Dynamics 97\u003cbr\u003e6.7 Emerging Applications and Future Directions in SL Research 98\u003cbr\u003e6.8 Conclusion 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Zaxinone, A Potential Plant Hormone: Biosynthesis, Signaling, and Applications 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIshrat Mehmood, Kaiser Iqbal Wani, Abdullah, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, and Tariq Aftab\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 105\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Identification and Characterization of Zaxinone: A Novel Plant Growth Regulator 106\u003cbr\u003e7.3 Zaxinone Biosynthesis: From Molecules to Plant Growth 107\u003cbr\u003e7.4 Zaxinone: Decoding Nature's Hidden Messenger in Plant Health and Hormonal Harmony 109\u003cbr\u003e7.5 Harnessing Zaxinone: Applications in Plant Growth, Stress Adaptation, and Symbiosis 110\u003cbr\u003e7.6 Conclusion 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Zaxinone Mimics: Potential Agricultural Applications for Global Food Security 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShamshad Ahmad Khan, Nauf Al Araimi, and Priyanka Verma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 115\u003cbr\u003e8.2 Apocarotenoids and Zaxinone Identification 116\u003cbr\u003e8.3 Zaxinone Mimics 117\u003cbr\u003e8.4 Role of MiZax in Rice 120\u003cbr\u003e8.5 MiZax in Other Crops 123\u003cbr\u003e8.6 MiZax and Striga Infestation 124\u003cbr\u003e8.7 Prospects of Zaxinone and Its Mimics in Crop Improvement 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 β-Cyclocitral: Signaling During Stress Acclimatization in Plants 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVinay Kumar Dhiman, Sudarshna, Vivek Kumar Dhiman, and Devendra Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 127\u003cbr\u003e9.2 β-Cyclocitral: Formation and Derivatives 128\u003cbr\u003e9.3 β-Cyclocitral and Salicylic Acid Interplay 130\u003cbr\u003e9.4 Could It Be a New Agricultural Tool? 131\u003cbr\u003e9.5 β-Cyclocitral Signaling in Plants Under Abiotic Stress 131\u003cbr\u003e9.6 JA-induced β-Cyclocitral and Protection Against Bacterial Blight in Rice 132\u003cbr\u003e9.7 Role in Regulation of Root Architecture 132\u003cbr\u003e9.8 β-Cyclocitral and Nonvascular Plants: Allelochemical Response 133\u003cbr\u003e9.9 β-Cyclocitral and Herbivory 133\u003cbr\u003e9.10 β-Cyclocitral Role in Metabolite Formation 134\u003cbr\u003e9.11 Conclusion 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 β-Ionone: A Key Apocarotenoid in Plants and Wine 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlice Vilela and Berta Gonçalves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 141\u003cbr\u003e10.2 Role in Plants 142\u003cbr\u003e10.3 β-Ionone Signaling and Mycorrhization 144\u003cbr\u003e10.4 Key Enzymes Involved in β-Ionone Synthesis 145\u003cbr\u003e10.5 Heterologous Production of β-Ionone in Microbial Cell Factories 145\u003cbr\u003e10.6 Industrial Applications of β-Ionone 150\u003cbr\u003e10.7 β-Ionone in Wine 151\u003cbr\u003e10.8 Final Remarks 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Saffron Apocarotenoids: Special Focus 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Saffron Apocarotenoids 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBraulio Edgar Herrera Cabrera, Rafael Salgado Garciglia, Luis Germán López Valdez, Alejandra Hernández Garcia, Adriana Delgado Alvarado, Francisco Javier Verduzco Miramón, and Hebert Jair Barrales-Cureño\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Occurrence and Structure 161\u003cbr\u003e11.2 Biosynthetic Pathways of Major Saffron Apocarotenoids 164\u003cbr\u003e11.3 Impact of Abiotic Stress on Saffron Apocarotenoid Signals 166\u003cbr\u003e11.4 Crocin and Crocetin Biosyntheses 166\u003cbr\u003e11.5 Chemical Compositions 168\u003cbr\u003e11.6 Key Enzymes Involved 169\u003cbr\u003e11.7 Micro-RNAs Involved in Apocarotenoid Biosynthesis in Saffron 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Saffron Apocarotenoids: Insights into Evolution, Gene Regulation, and Genetic Engineering Approaches for Crop Improvement 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAamir Hussain Pala, Adnan Shakeel, Jewel Jameeta Noor, Aabida Gul, Uzma Jan, Mehnaz Shakeel, and Nasheeman Ashraf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 173\u003cbr\u003e12.2 Biosynthesis and Regulation of Saffron Apocarotenoids 174\u003cbr\u003e12.3 Evolution of the Carotenoid Biosynthesis Pathway Genes 177\u003cbr\u003e12.4 Structure, Function, and Potential Uses of Crocin and Picrocrocin 179\u003cbr\u003e12.5 Genomic Approaches to Enhance Apocarotenoids in Saffron 183\u003cbr\u003e12.6 Conclusion 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Cell Biofactories for the Sustainable Production of Saffron Apocarotenoids 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTingan Zhou and Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 189\u003cbr\u003e13.2 Saffron Apocarotenoids 190\u003cbr\u003e13.3 Biosynthetic Pathway of Saffron Apocarotenoids 192\u003cbr\u003e13.4 Microbial Cell Factories 194\u003cbr\u003e13.5 Plant Cell Factories 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Engineering Crocin Production in Heterologous Host Plants 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnu Pandita and Deepu Pandita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 203\u003cbr\u003e14.2 Biofortified Plants for Saffron Apocarotenoid Production 206\u003cbr\u003e14.3 Conclusion 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection IV Physiological Roles and Stress Responses 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Apocarotenoids in Plant Biology: Defense Signaling and Lignin Interactions 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNayaab Shahir Pandit, Mohsin Shafi, Ishrat Mehmmod, and Kaiser Iqbal Wani\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 219\u003cbr\u003e15.2 Lignin: A Structural and Defensive Polymer 220\u003cbr\u003e15.3 Biosynthesis of Apocarotenoids: From Carotenoids to Signaling Molecules 220\u003cbr\u003e15.4 Key Apocarotenoids and Their Diverse Functions 221\u003cbr\u003e15.5 Apocarotenoid Signaling in Plant Defense Mechanisms 222\u003cbr\u003e15.6 Apocarotenoid Interactions: Crosstalk with Hormones and Microbes 223\u003cbr\u003e15.7 Lignin: Biosynthesis, Structure, and Regulation 224\u003cbr\u003e15.8 Analytical Approaches for Studying Apocarotenoids and Lignin 228\u003cbr\u003e15.9 Agricultural and Biotechnological Applications 229\u003cbr\u003e15.10 Illustrative Examples: From Model Systems to Crops 230\u003cbr\u003e15.11 Future Directions and Perspectives 231\u003cbr\u003e15.12 Conclusion 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Role of Carotenoid Cleavage Dioxygenase-encoding Genes in Mitigating Stress in Plants 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNajwa Shabir and Nasheeman Ashraf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 237\u003cbr\u003e16.2 The CCD Family 238\u003cbr\u003e16.3 Discovery and Early Functional Studies 239\u003cbr\u003e16.4 Structural Features and Catalytic Architecture of CCDs 240\u003cbr\u003e16.5 Classification and Functional Roles of CCDs in Plant Stress Responses 241\u003cbr\u003e16.6 Recent Discoveries of CCD Variants and Their Lineage-specific Functional Adaptations 245\u003cbr\u003e16.7 Regulation of CCD Genes Under Stress Conditions 246\u003cbr\u003e16.8 Expanding Functional Horizons of CCDs 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Impact of AM Symbiosis on Apocarotenoid Production in Plants 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIshrat Mehmood, Abdullah, Kaiser Iqbal Wani, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, Tariq Aftab, and Nayaab Shahir Pandit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 257\u003cbr\u003e17.2 Unveiling the Symbiotic Relationship: AM Fungi and Plant Health 259\u003cbr\u003e17.3 Apocarotenoids: Multifunctional Metabolites in Plant Physiology 259\u003cbr\u003e17.4 Molecular Mechanisms Driving AM Fungi-induced Apocarotenoid Biosynthesis in Plants 262\u003cbr\u003e17.5 Functional Roles of Apocarotenoids in Stress Adaptation 265\u003cbr\u003e17.6 Ecological and Agricultural Implications of AM-induced Apocarotenoid Production 266\u003cbr\u003e17.7 Challenges and Considerations 268\u003cbr\u003e17.8 Conclusion 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Metabolic Engineering of Apocarotenoids in Plants 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaria Lobato-Gómez and Antonio Granell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Engineering Plants for the Production of Exotic Apocarotenoids 277\u003cbr\u003e18.2 Carotenoids 278\u003cbr\u003e18.3 Apocarotenoids 280\u003cbr\u003e18.4 Metabolic Engineering of Plant Apocarotenoids 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 297\u003cbr\u003eIndex 305\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Science: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our 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