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Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef earned his PhD in 2005 from South Valley University, Egypt, where he currently teaches plant physiology. He was awarded the ParOwn 1207 Post Doctor Fellowship in 2007 by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which was carried out at the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China. Ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for 20202024, Prof. Latef is a prolific author and editor for renowned publishers such as John Wiley & Sons, Taylor & Francis, Academic Press (Elsevier), and Springer-Verlag, and serves on the editorial boards of prestigious journals such as BMC Plant Biology, Frontiers in Plant Science, Plants-Basel, and Phyton International Journal of Experimental Botany. More recently, he has received several awards, including the 2021 Egyptian National Excellence Award, the 2019 South Valley University Excellence Award, the 2019 Top Peer Reviewer Award powered by Publons and Web of Science Group, and the South Valley University Science Publishing Award (20102023).

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Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health: From Stress to Strength covers the pivotal role of stimulants, including biostimulants, chemical agents, and phytohormones in boosting plant resilience and improving productivity under both abiotic and biotic stressors. Providing readers with a clear understanding of the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms through which biostimulants, chemical stimulants, and phytohormones boost plants' ability to withstand both abiotic and biotic stresses, this book provides insights into the latest advancements in research and technology, such as nanotechnology and precision agriculture. With step-by-step instructions, practical tools, and case studies, it enables readers to integrate stimulant-based strategies into agricultural operations.

By prioritizing environmentally sustainable methods and showcasing eco-friendly stimulants, the book guides readers on how to adopt practices that are both financially smart and ecologically responsible. This expertly edited volume is divided into 16 thoroughly researched chapters that will be valuable for those interested in advancing sustainable agriculture and plant health.