Advances in Botanical Research (eBook)

J. A. Callow (Herausgeber)

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2006 | 1. Auflage
304 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-047576-9 (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 43rd 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 four reviews on cutting-edge topics of interest to post-graduates and researchers alike. - Includes such topics as defensive ecology of brown algae - Multidisciplinary reviews written from a broad range of scientific perspectives - Discusses opportunities for the control of brassicaceous weeds of cropping systems using mycoherbicides - For over 40 years, series has enjoyed a reputation for excellence - Contributors internationally recognized authorities in their respective fields

Inhalt

Cover 1
Title Page 2
Editor-in-Chief 3
Copyright Page 5
Contents 6
Contributors To Volume 43 8
Contents Of Volumes 33-42 10
Chapter 1: Defensive and Sensory Chemical Ecology of Brown Algae 17
I. Introduction 18
II. Phlorotannins 20
A. Chemical Structure and Synthesis 20
B. Comparison of Quantification Methods 23
C. Cellular Roles 25
D. Putative Ecological Roles 26
E. Spatial and Intra/Interspecific Variability 34
F. Rates and Cost of Production 37
G. Current Uncertainty and Future Directions 44
III. Nonphlorotannin Antiherbivore Defences 46
A. Dictyotales 46
B. Desmarestiales 54
C. Other Orders 55
D. Activated Defences 56
IV. Testing Chemical Defence Theories with Brown Algae 57
A. Optimal Defence Theory 58
B. Induced Defence Model 64
C. Carbon-Nutrient Balance and Resource Allocation 70
D. Tests of Multiple and Other Theories 73
V. Nonphlorotannin Defences Against Bacteria, Fouling Organisms, and Pathogens 74
VI. Volatile Halogenated Organic Compounds 76
VII. Sensory Chemical Ecology 78
A. Chemoattraction to Pheromones 78
B. Behaviour and Sensory Capabilities of Spores 83
VIII. Concluding Remarks 86
Acknowledgments 87
References 87
Chapter 2: Regulation of Carbon and Amino Acid Metabolism: Roles of Sucrose Nonfermenting-1-Related Protein Kinase-1 and General Control Nonderepressible-2-Related Protein Kinase 109
I. Introduction 110
II. Amino Acid Signalling 112
A. General Amino Acid Control in Yeast 112
B. Plant General Control Nonderepressible-2 and Evidence of Conservation of Elements of General Amino Acid Control 114
III. Carbon Metabolite Sensing and’Signalling 117
A. AMP-activated Protein Kinase, the Fuel Gauge of Animal Cells 117
B. Regulation of Carbon Metabolism in Yeast 119
C. Carbon Metabolite Sensing and Signalling in Plants 124
IV. The Link Between Sugar and Abscisic Acid/Stress Signalling Pathways 142
V. Prospects 143
Acknowledgment 144
References 145
Chapter 3: Opportunities for the Control of Brassicaceous Weeds of Cropping Systems Using Mycoherbicides 159
I. Introduction 160
II. Pathogens of Wild Radish 161
A. Biotrophic Pathogens 165
B. Necrotrophic Pathogens 165
C. Host Specificity 166
III. Strategies to Increase Virulence or Specificity 169
A. Multiple Pathogens 169
B. Chemical Synergists 170
C. Phytotoxic Metabolites 171
D. Gene Manipulation 172
IV. Epidemiology with Respect to Cropping Conditions 176
V. Inoculum Production and Formulation 178
A. Industrial Scale Inoculum Production 178
B. Formulation 179
VI. Conclusion 182
Acknowledgments 183
References 183
Chapter 4: Stress Resistance and Disease Resistance in Seaweeds: The Role of Reactive Oxygen Metabolism 191
I. Introduction 192
II. Environmental Stress on Seaweeds 193
III. Reactive Oxygen Metabolism (ROM) in Vascular Plants and Seaweeds 195
IV. Interactions Between ROM and Environmental Stress Factors 199
A. Freezing, Desiccation and Osmotic Stress 201
B. High Light and Ultraviolet Stress 204
C. Heavy Metal Stress 206
D. Mechanical Stress 208
V. Responses of Seaweeds to Infection: Interaction with ROM 209
VI. Summary and Conclusions 213
References 217
Chapter 5: Nutrient Sensing and Signalling in Plants: Potassium and Phosphorus 225
I. Introduction 226
II. Potassium 229
A. Potassium Nutrition of Plants 229
B. Transcriptional Responses to K 232
C. K Perception and Cellular Signalling Events 236
D. Systemic Signalling of Plant K Status 241
III. Phosphorus 243
A. Phosphorus Nutrition of Plants 243
B. Transcriptional Responses to P 247
C. Phosphorus Perception and Cellular Signalling Events 249
D. Systemic Signalling of Plant P Status 254
IV. Conclusions 260
Acknowledgments 261
References 261
Author Index 275
Subject Index 297

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.3.2006
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zellbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
• ISBN-10: 0-08-047576-0 / 0080475760
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-047576-9 / 9780080475769