The book under discussion is noteworthy for its well-organized structure, which encompasses the three primary characteristics of plant systems: Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology. These areas are comprehensively covered within a single framework. Plant Physiology is concerned with the fundamental activities of plants, while also detailing their ability to adapt to natural challenges. Biochemistry, on the other hand, involves the formation of numerous compounds through complex biochemical reactions that occur at various stages of plant growth and development. Lastly, Molecular Biology aims to understand and control biochemical reactions at the molecular and genetic levels.

The human desire for knowledge is insatiable, leading to the exploration of these areas at increasingly deeper levels. The present work aims to synthesize the most significant and relevant research findings from the past fifty years, particularly those with academic and practical applications.

1. Physiological and Molecular Advances in Plant Iron Nutrition 2. Phospholipid Metabolism in Plants 3. Metabolism of Sucrose and Starch in Plants. Synthesis and Their Degradation 4. Nitrate Assimilation and Nitrate Reductase Activity 5. Plant Water Relationships and Strategies to Improve Salt Tolerance 6. Impact of Heavy Metal Pollution in Plants 7. Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Pulses and Cereals 8. PGPR. A New Group of Biofertilizers for Sustainable Crop Productivity 9. Towards An Understanding of the Factors Affecting Productivity of Fruit Crops 10. Role of Herbicides in Improving Crop Yields