This book describes nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) functions in higher plants. Much progress has been made in the field of NO and H2O2 research regarding the various mechanisms and functions of these two molecules, particularly regarding stress tolerance and signaling processes, but there are still gaps to be filled. NO and H2O2 are both crucial regulators of development, and act as signaling molecules at each step of the plant lifecycle, while also playing important roles in biotic and abiotic responses to environmental cues.

The book summarizes key advances in the field of NO and H2O2 research, focusing on a range of processes including: signaling, metabolism, seed germination, development, sexual reproduction, fruit ripening, and defense. 

Chapter 1. Hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide generation in plant cells: Overview and queries

Chapter 2.Nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide signalling network
Chapter 3.H 2 O 2 and NO derived posttranslational modifications
Chapter 4.Transcriptional regulation of gene expression related to NO and H 2 O 2 .-Chapter 5.Metabolism and interplay of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in plant mitochondria
Chapter 6.Hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide metabolism in chloroplasts
Chapter 7.Participation of nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide in regulation of seed germination
Chapter 8.Nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide in root organogenesis
Chapter 9.Nitric oxide and Hydrogen peroxide: signals in fruit ripening
Chapter 10.Plant abiotic stress: function of Nitric oxide and Hydrogen peroxide
Chapter 11.Nitric oxide and Hydrogen peroxide in plant response to biotic stress
Chapter 12.Biotechnological application of Nitric oxide and Hydrogen peroxide in plants.