Metalloids in Biology : From Function to Toxicity (Hardcover)

1. Global database of metalloid distribution and their presence in plants’ habitat 2. Metalloids: Functional, deficiency and toxicity aspects 3. Molecular mechanisms underlying metalloid transportation in plants 4. Metalloid accumulation and detoxification mechanisms 5. Stress ameliorative role of metalloids in plants for sustainable agriculture 6. Role of silicon in green agriculture 7. Biochemistry of Boron in plants: Importance and Transportation 8. Metalloid toxicity and their impact on plant growth and development 9. Omics approaches towards metalloid stress 10. Impact of Metalloids on Photosynthetic efficiency of plants 11. Cross talk between metalloids and secondary metabolism of plants 12. Biofortification of crops with metalloids: Importance for human health and sustainable plant growth 13. Phytohormones and metalloids: Crosstalk for plant growth and development 14. Phytoremediation of metalloids 15. Plant-fungal interaction in remediation of metalloids from environment 16. Interplay of algae and metalloids in relation to plants 17. Siderophores and their action against metalloid toxicity 18. Perspective of biotechnological mechanisms of metalloid detoxification in plants 19. Biological applications of metalloid nanoparticles.