Drought Stress Tolerance in Plants, Vol 2

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Drought significantly limits crop productivity and poses a major threat to global food security, especially with a growing population that could face serious food shortages by 2050. Predicted climate changes may exacerbate this issue by increasing the frequency and severity of droughts. To address this, it is crucial to enhance our understanding of drought tolerance mechanisms and develop crop varieties that are more resilient. Identifying genes linked to drought tolerance will shed light on the molecular processes that enable plants to cope with drought conditions. Discovering novel drought-related genes, analyzing their expression patterns, and understanding their roles in adaptation will inform strategies to improve drought resilience in crops. Current plant breeding efforts to boost yields in arid regions have been hindered by a limited understanding of the genetic mechanisms behind drought response and challenges in combining beneficial alleles. This volume presents recent findings on the molecular and genetic aspects of drought tolerance alongside modern crop improvement techniques. It offers a comprehensive overview of existing data and practical knowledge, integrating classical and molecular genetics with cutting-edge omic technologies. This resource is valuable for educators and researchers in plant breeding, molecular biology, and biotechnology.