Advances in Botanical Research (eBook)

J. A. Callow (Herausgeber)

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2003 | 1. Auflage
372 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-049345-9 (ISBN)

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Edited by J.A. Callow and supported by an international Editorial Board, Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 40th volume, the series features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This eclectic volume features six reviews on cutting-edge topics of interest to post-graduates and researchers alike.
* Multidisciplinary reviews written from a broad range of scientific perspectives
* For over 30 years, series has enjoyed a reputation for excellent
* Contributors internationally recognized authorities in their respective fields

Inhalt

Cover 1
Contents 6
Contributors to volume 40 10
Contents of volumes 29-38 12
Chapter 1. Starch Synthesis in Cereal Grains 22
I. Introduction 23
II. Endosperm Development 24
III. The Supply of Carbohydrate to the Endosperm 25
IV. Starch Synthesis in the Endosperm 27
V. Starch Accumulation During Grain Development 30
VI. Starch Granule Morphology 33
VII. The Structure of Granules, Amylose and Amylopectin 36
VIII. Enzymes Involved in Starch Biosynthesis 41
IX. Granule and Polymer Initiation 58
X. The Control of Starch Synthesis in Endosperms 61
Acknowledgements 68
References 68
Chapter 2. The Hyperaccumulation of Metals by Plants 84
I. The Phenomenon 85
II. Taxonomic Distribution of Hyperaccumulation 90
III. Variation Within Species 92
IV. Genetics of Accumulation 94
V. The Mechanism of Accumulation 95
VI. Evolution of Accumulation 103
VII. The Ecological Consequences of Hyperaccumulation 111
VIII. Phytoremediation 114
IX. Conclusions 119
References 119
Chapter 3. Plant Chromatin „ Learning from Similarities and Differences 128
I. Introduction 129
II. Chromatin Basics 130
III. Chromatin Structural Dynamics 131
IV. Modulation of Chromatin Structure 131
V. ATP-dependent Chromatin Remodelling Mechanisms 132
VI. Core Histone Modifications by Acetylation and Methylation 142
VII. Plant Enzymes Responsible for Acetylation and Methylation of Core Histones 145
VIII. Methylation of DNA 147
IX. The Problem of Linker Histones 151
X. Perspectives 154
Acknowledgements 155
References 155
Chapter 4 . The Interface Between the Cell Cyele and Programmed Cell Death in Higher Plants: from Division unto Death 164
I. Introduction 165
II. Cell Cycle Checkpoints and the Route to PCD 169
III. Instances of PCD in Plants 181
IV. Xylogenesis 185
V. PCD in the Endosperm 188
VI. Oxidoreductive States and PCD 189
VII. Conclusions 191
Acknowledgements 192
References 193
Chapter 5. The Importance of Extracellular Carbohydrate Production by Marine Epipelic Diatoms 204
I. Marine Benthic Diatoms and Biofilms 205
II. Motility and EPS Production 208
III. Production of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS by Diatoms 211
IV. Comparative Biochemistry of Diatom EPS 224
V. Natural Patterns of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS Distribution 237
VI. Sediment-stability, Flocculation and EPS Production 244
VII. Areas of Further Work 251
Acknowledgements 252
References 252
Chapter 6. Fungal Pathogens of Insects: Cutiele Degrading Enzymes and Toxins 263
I. Introduction 263
II. Taxonomy 265
III. Overview of the Infection Process 266
IV. Invasion of Host Cuticle 267
V. Cuticle-degrading Enzymes 272
VI. Toxins 297
VII. The Future 320
Acknowledgements 321
References 321
Author index 344
Subject index 366

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.11.2003
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zellbiologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
• ISBN-10: 0-08-049345-9 / 0080493459
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-049345-9 / 9780080493459