Plant Small RNA: Biogenesis, Regulation and Application

Plant Small RNA: Biogenesis, Regulation and Application describes the biosynthesis of small RNA in plant systems. With an emphasis on the various molecular mechanisms affected by small RNA and their applications in supporting plant growth and survival, this books presents the basics and most recent advancements in small RNA mediated plant genomics, metabolomics, proteomics and physiology. In addition, it emphasizes the various molecular mechanisms affected by small RNA and their applications in supporting plant growth and survival. Final sections cover the most recent advancements in small RNA mediated plant genomics, metabolomics, proteomics and physiology.

• Presents foundational information about small RNA biology and regulation in plants
• Includes small RNA pathway advances
• Describes the application and scope of small RNA technology for agricultural stability

Praveen Guleria is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at DAV University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. She has worked in the areas of Plant Biotechnology, Plant Metabolic Engineering and Plant Stress Biology at CSIR- Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P. India.
Her research interests include plant stress biology, plant small RNA Biology, plant epigenomics and nanotoxicity. She has published several research articles in various peer-reviewed journals. She is also serving as the editorial board member and reviewer for certain international peer reviewed journals. She has been awarded the SERB- Start Up Grant by DST, GOI. She has also been awarded the prestigious “Bharat Gaurav Award” by the India International Friendship Society, New Delhi. She has also received various awards like CSIR/ ICMR- Junior research Fellowship, CSIR- Senior research fellowship, State level merit scholarship awards.

Dr. Vineet Kumar is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, at IIMT University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. His research primarily focuses on wastewater treatment and metagenomics, with a strong emphasis on developing sustainable and effective approaches to mitigate the environmental impact of refractory pollutants present in wastewater and sludge. Dr. Kumar has published articles in peer-reviewed international journals of repute, alongside book chapters and books and has been serving as a guest editor and reviewer in various journals. He has received a number of fellowships and awards in recognition of his expertise.