Plant Chemistry and Ecophysiology
The 2nd Edition of the Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference will delve into plant chemistry and ecophysiology, which examine the biochemical processes and adaptations that enable plants to grow and thrive in response to environmental challenges. While plant chemistry focuses on essential metabolites and defense compounds, ecophysiology explores how plants adapt to water stress, nutrient availability, and temperature. Together, these fields provide a comprehensive understanding of how plants sustain life, overcome challenges, and support ecosystem stability and productivity.
Plant Chemistry Key aspects include:
Primary Metabolites: Compounds needed for growth, development, and reproduction, which include carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
Secondary Metabolites: These are specialized chemicals, such as alkaloids, phenolics, and terpenoids, involved in plant defense, pollination, and environmental interaction.
Photosynthesis and Respiration: Core chemical processes that convert light energy into chemical energy and sustain metabolic activities.
Plant Ecophysiology Key areas include:
Water Relations: Study water uptake, transport, and loss, including mechanisms like stomatal regulation and drought resistance.
Nutrient Acquisition: Understanding root-soil interactions and nutrient transport mechanisms.
Stress Responses: Physiological adaptations to abiotic stresses (e.g., temperature, salinity) and biotic stresses (e.g., herbivory, pathogens).
Carbon Balance and Growth: Investigating photosynthesis efficiency, carbon allocation, and growth under varying environmental conditions.
Applications:
• Enhancing crop productivity and stress tolerance.
• Understanding ecosystem dynamics and plant-microbe interactions.
• Developing sustainable agricultural practices.