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Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plant Proteomics

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plant Proteomics written by Christine Finnie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proteome comprises all protein species resulting from geneexpression in a cell, organelle, tissue or organism. By definition,proteomics aims to identify and characterise the expressionpattern, cellular location, activity, regulation,post-translational modifications, molecular interactions, threedimensional structures and functions of each protein in abiological system. In plant science, the number of proteome studies is rapidlyexpanding after the completion of the Arabidopsis thaliana genomesequence, and proteome analyses of other important or emergingmodel systems and crop plants are in progress or are beinginitiated. Proteome analysis in plants is subject to the sameobstacles and limitations as in other organisms, but the nature ofplant tissues, with their rigid cell walls and complex variety ofsecondary metabolites, means that extra challenges are involvedthat may not be faced when analysing other organisms. This volume aims to highlight the ways in which proteome analysishas been used to probe the complexities of plant biochemistry andphysiology. It is aimed at researchers in plant biochemistry,genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics who wish to gain anup-to-date insight into plant proteomes, the information plantproteomics can yield and the directions plant proteome research istaking.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  The Plant Cell Wall

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews The Plant Cell Wall written by Jocelyn K. C. Rose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 8 In the last few years, the new analytical tools associated withmolecular biology, biochemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy,immunology, genomics and proteomics have been employed toinvestigate plant cell wall structure and function, providing adegree of resolution that was, until recently, unattainable. Thishas resulted in a growing awareness of the critical role of plantcell walls in a broad range of developmental events, addingstrength and diversity to cell wall-related scientificresearch. This volume provides an overview of our current understanding ofplant cell walls, drawing on the recent advances of plant molecularbiology. It incorporates the identification of a rapidly growingnumber of genes and the proteins responsible for plant wallsynthesis, restructuring, degradation and wall-associated signaltransduction. The book bridges the biochemistry-oriented cell wallliterature and the new technology-driven approaches. This is a book for academic and industrial researchers in plantcell biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, genetics andmolecular biology.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Control of Primary Metabolism in Plants

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Control of Primary Metabolism in Plants written by William Plaxton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to control the rates of metabolic processes in response to changes in the internal or external environment is an indispensable attribute of living cells that must have arisen with life’s origin. This adaptability is necessary for conserving the stability of the intracellular environment which is, in turn, essential for maintaining an efficient functional state. The advent of genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics has revolutionised the study of plant development and is now having a significant impact on the study of plant metabolism and its control. In the last few years, significant advances have been made, with the elucidation of enzyme gene families and the identification of new proteinaceous and allosteric regulators. The first part of this volume is devoted to generic aspects of metabolic control, with chapters on the key control points in pathways. Part Two considers the control of specific pathways, with detailed descriptions (including structures) and discussions of the regulation of these pathways, particularly in terms of the enzymology. The book is directed at researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology and cell biology.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plastids

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plastids written by Simon Geir Moller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 13 Plastids are essential plant organelles, vital for life on earth. They are important not just as photosynthetic organelles (chloroplasts) but also as sites involved in many fundamental intermediary metabolic pathways. Over the last decade, plastid research has seen tremendous advances and an exciting new picture is emerging of how plastids develop and function inside plant cells. The recent and rapid progress in the field has been due largely to reverse genetic approaches and forward genetic screening programs, which have resulted in the dissection of numerous chloroplast protein-function relationships. This book provides an overview of the current state of the art. It is directed at researchers and professionals in plant physiology, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plant Mitochondria

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plant Mitochondria written by David C. Logan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Die lang erwartete zweite Auflage deckt die wichtigsten Veränderungen der letzten zehn Jahre ab. Die 2. Auflage von Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 50: Plant Mitochondria wurde vollständig überarbeitet, um die jüngsten Forschungsergebnisse und ganz neue Kapitel ergänzt. Präsentiert werden die vielfältigen Aufgaben von Mitochondrien in Pflanzen. Nach einem Abriss der Geschichte der Erforschung von Mitochondrien in Pflanzen wird erläutert, wie die Koevolution die mitochondriale Genexpression bei Pflanzen beeinflusst hat. Es folgen eine Erläuterung der Steuerung von Anzahl, Form, Größe und Motilität von Mitochondrien, eine ausführliche Beschreibung der Stress-Reaktionen und Rollen der Stressverringerung bei Mitochondrien auf Ebene der Biochemie, eine Betrachtung der Wege zur Reparatur von Schädigungen nach dem Calvin-Benson-Zyklus und Erklärungen vieler weiterer Themen. Dieses Werk mit Kapiteln von weltweit führenden Forschern auf dem Gebiet fasst erstmals die unzähligen Forschungsfortschritte der jüngsten Zeit zusammen und unterzieht diese einer Analyse. Folgende Bereiche werden in den Kapiteln behandelt: Bioblasten, Zytomikrosome und Chondriosome, die gegenseitige Beeinflussung bei Genomen, das dynamische Chondrium, die Metall-Homeostase in Pflanzenmitochrondrien, der RNA-Metabolismus und die Transkriptregulation, die mitochrondriale Regulation und Signalwege in der photosynthetischen Zelle, die Biochemie von Mitochrondrien, die Ökophysiologie der Pflanzenatmung, die Photorespiration, Mitochrondrien und Zelltod. Die 2. Auflage von Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 50: Plant Mitochondria ist ein äußerst wichtiges und aktuelles Werk, das für Pflanzenwissenschaftler, Zell- und Molekularbiologen sowie Biochemiker von großem Nutzen und Interesse sein wird.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plant Mitochondria

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plant Mitochondria written by David C. Logan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited second edition covers the major changes that have occurred in the field over the last decade Completely revised with the most up-to-date research and including brand new chapters, Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 50: Plant Mitochondria, 2nd Edition presents the multifaceted roles of mitochondria in plants. The book starts with a short history of plant mitochondrial research; discusses how coevolution shaped plant mitochondrial gene expression; explains control of number, shape, size, and motility of mitochondria; delves into stress responses and roles in stress alleviation in mitochondrial biochemistry; covers the damage repair pathway of the Calvin-Benson cycle; and more. Containing sections written by many of the world’s leading researchers in this area, this book brings together and reviews for the first time many recent advances. It offers chapters on: Bioblasts, Cytomikrosomen & Chondriosomes; The Crosstalk Between Genomes; The Dynamic Chondriome; Metal Homeostasis in Plant Mitochondria; RNA Metabolism and Transcript Regulation; Mitochondrial Regulation and Signalling in the Photosynthetic Cell; Mitochondrial Biochemistry; Ecophysiology of Plant Respiration; Photorespiration; and Mitochondria and Cell Death. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 50: Plant Mitochondria, 2nd Edition is an extremely important and timely book that will be of great use and interest to plant scientists, cell and molecular biologists, and biochemists.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants written by William Plaxton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of phosphorus (P)-efficient crop varieties is urgently needed to reduce agriculture's current over-reliance on expensive, environmentally destructive, non-renewable and inefficient P-containing fertilizers. The sustainable management of P in agriculture necessitates an exploitation of P-adaptive traits that will enhance the P-acquisition and P-use efficiency of crop plants. Action in this area is crucial to ensure sufficient food production for the world’s ever-expanding population, and the overall economic success of agriculture in the 21st century. This informative and up-to-date volume presents pivotal research directions that will facilitate the development of effective strategies for bioengineering P-efficient crop species. The 14 chapters reflect the expertise of an international team of leading authorities in the field, who review information from current literature, develop novel hypotheses, and outline key areas for future research. By evaluating aspects of vascular plant and green algal P uptake and metabolism, this book provides insights as to how plants sense, acquire, recycle, scavenge and use P, particularly under the naturally occurring condition of soluble inorganic phosphate deficiency that characterises the vast majority of unfertilised soils, worldwide. The reader is provided with a full appreciation of the diverse information concerning plant P-starvation responses, as well as the crucial role that plant–microbe interactions play in plant P acquisition. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 48: Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants is an important resource for plant geneticists, biochemists and physiologists, as well as horticultural and environmental research workers, advanced students of plant science and university lecturers in related disciplines. It is an essential addition to the shelves of university and research institute libraries and agricultural and ecological institutions teaching and researching plant science.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plant Systems Biology

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plant Systems Biology written by Gloria Coruzzi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Systems Biology is an excellent new addition to theincreasingly well-known and respected Annual Plant Reviews.Split into two parts, this title offers the reader: A fundamental conceptual framework for Systems Biologyincluding Network Theory The progress achieved for diverse model organisms: Prokaryotes, C. elegans and Arabidopsis The diverse sources of “omic” information necessaryfor a systems understanding of plants Insights into the software tools developed for systemsbiology Interesting case studies regarding applications includingnitrogen-use, flowering-time and root development Ecological and evolutionary considerations regarding livingsystems This volume captures the cutting edge of systems biologyresearch and aims to be an introductory material for undergraduateand graduate students as well as plant and agricultural scientists,molecular biologists, geneticists and microbiologists. It alsoserves as a foundation in the biological aspects of the field forinterested computer scientists. Libraries in all universities andresearch establishments where biological and agricultural sciencesare studied and taught and integrated with Computer Sciences shouldhave copies of this important volume on their shelves.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Polarity in Plants

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Polarity in Plants written by Keith Lindsey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 12 A fundamental feature of developmental biology is that of theestablishment of polarity. It can be described at different levels- polarity of the organism, polarity in tissue patterning and organdevelopment, and polarity of the cell. This volume provides an account of current research into themechanisms by which polarity is generated at the level of the cell,organ and organism in plants, drawing especially on recent workwith model organisms.The emphasis is on the use of the techniquesof molecular genetics to dissect molecular mechanisms. This is the first volume to bring together the diverse aspects ofpolarity in plant development. It is directed at researchers andprofessionals in plant developmental biology, cell biology andmolecular biology. Visit www.blackwellplantsci.com the plant science site fromBlackwell Publishing.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plant Polysaccharides

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plant Polysaccharides written by Peter Ulvskov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Polysaccharides, an exceptional new volume in Wiley-Blackwell’s successful Annual Plant Reviews series, covers the polysaccharides and proteins that form the fundamental architecture of the plant cell wall, and the genes that encode the cellular machinery that synthesizes them. The volume focuses on the evolution of the many families of genes whose products are required to make a particular kind of polysaccharide, bringing attention to the specific biochemical properties of the proteins to the level of kinds of sugar linkages they make. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, this exceptional new volume provides cutting edge up-to-date information on such important topics as cell wall biology, composition and biosynthesis, glycosyltransferases, hydroxyproline-rich glycoproteins, enzymatic modification of plant cell wall polysaccharides, glycan engineering in transgenic plants, and polysaccharide nanobiotechnology. Drawing together some of the world’s leading experts in these areas, the editor, Peter Ulvskov, has provided a landmark volume that is essential reading for plant and crop scientists, biochemists, molecular biologists and geneticists. All libraries in universities and research establishments where plant sciences, agriculture, biological, biochemical and molecular sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this important volume.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Flowering and its Manipulation

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Flowering and its Manipulation written by Charles Ainsworth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The flowering plants now dominate the terrestrial ecosystems of theplanet, and there are good reasons for supposing that the floweritself has been a major contributing factor to the spread of theAngiosperms. The flowers of higher plants not only contain theorgans of plant reproduction but are of fundamental importance ingiving rise to fruits and seeds which constitute a major componentof the human diet. This volume opens with a chapter describing a model for theevolution of the Angiosperm flower. Chapters 2 to 5 describe thecore development of the flower and include floral induction, floralpattering and organ initiation, floral shape and size, andinflorescence architecture. Chapters 6 to 8 focus on morespecialised aspects of floral development: monoecy, cytoplasmicmale sterility and flowering in perennials. Chapters 9 and 10address more functional aspects: flower colour and scent. The bookconcludes, appropriately, with a chapter on flowersenescence. Applied aspects are stressed wherever appropriate, and the book isdirected at researchers and professionals in plant genetics,developmental and molecular biology. The volume has been designed to complement an earlier volume in ourAnnual Plant Reviews series, O'Neill, S. D. and Roberts, J. A.(2002) Plant Reproduction.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants written by William Plaxton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of phosphorus (P)-efficient crop varieties is urgently needed to reduce agriculture's current over-reliance on expensive, environmentally destructive, non-renewable and inefficient P-containing fertilizers. The sustainable management of P in agriculture necessitates an exploitation of P-adaptive traits that will enhance the P-acquisition and P-use efficiency of crop plants. Action in this area is crucial to ensure sufficient food production for the world’s ever-expanding population, and the overall economic success of agriculture in the 21st century. This informative and up-to-date volume presents pivotal research directions that will facilitate the development of effective strategies for bioengineering P-efficient crop species. The 14 chapters reflect the expertise of an international team of leading authorities in the field, who review information from current literature, develop novel hypotheses, and outline key areas for future research. By evaluating aspects of vascular plant and green algal P uptake and metabolism, this book provides insights as to how plants sense, acquire, recycle, scavenge and use P, particularly under the naturally occurring condition of soluble inorganic phosphate deficiency that characterises the vast majority of unfertilised soils, worldwide. The reader is provided with a full appreciation of the diverse information concerning plant P-starvation responses, as well as the crucial role that plant–microbe interactions play in plant P acquisition. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 48: Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants is an important resource for plant geneticists, biochemists and physiologists, as well as horticultural and environmental research workers, advanced students of plant science and university lecturers in related disciplines. It is an essential addition to the shelves of university and research institute libraries and agricultural and ecological institutions teaching and researching plant science.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plant Systems Biology

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plant Systems Biology written by Gloria Coruzzi and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2009-05-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Systems Biology is an excellent new addition to the increasingly well-known and respected Annual Plant Reviews. Split into two parts, this title offers the reader: A fundamental conceptual framework for Systems Biology including Network Theory The progress achieved for diverse model organisms: Prokaryotes, C. elegans and Arabidopsis The diverse sources of "omic" information necessary for a systems understanding of plants Insights into the software tools developed for systems biology Interesting case studies regarding applications including nitrogen-use, flowering-time and root development Ecological and evolutionary considerations regarding living systems This volume captures the cutting edge of systems biology research and aims to be an introductory material for undergraduate and graduate students as well as plant and agricultural scientists, molecular biologists, geneticists and microbiologists. It also serves as a foundation in the biological aspects of the field for interested computer scientists. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where biological and agricultural sciences are studied and taught and integrated with Computer Sciences should have copies of this important volume on their shelves.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Senescence Processes in Plants

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Senescence Processes in Plants written by Susheng Gan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scientific and economic significance of plant senescence means that much effort has been made to understand the processes involved and to devise means of manipulating them agriculturally. During the past few years there has been considerable progress in this regard, especially in the molecular, genetic and genomic aspects. Senescence has a tremendous impact on agriculture. For example, leaf senescence limits crop yield and biomass production, and contributes substantially to postharvest loss in vegetable and ornamental crops during transportation, storage and on shelves. In addition, proteins, antioxidants and other nutritional compounds are degraded during senescence. Senescing tissues also become more susceptible to pathogen infection, and some of the pathogens may produce toxins, rendering food unsafe. Mitotic senescence may also determine sizes of leaves, fruits and whole plants. This volume summarizes recent progresses in the physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and biotechnology of plant senescence. Beginning with a chapter on senescence-related terminology and our current knowledge of mitotic senescence in plants (a less well-studied area), the book focuses on post-mitotic senescence, and includes chapters addressing the senescence of leaves, flowers and fruits. Later chapters examine the development of various new biotechnologies for manipulating the senescence processes of fruit and leaves, some of which are approaching commercialization. The book is directed at researchers and professionals in plant molecular genetics, physiology and biochemistry.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Regulation of Transcription in Plants

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Regulation of Transcription in Plants written by Klaus D. Grasser and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regulation of transcription represents a major, controlling step in plant gene expression, as it determines the tissue-specific and developmental stage-specific activity of many genes. Changes in gene expression have been shown to underlie the responses to environmental cues and stresses, the response against pathogens, the regulation of metabolic pathways, and the regulation of photosynthesis, for example. Regulation by transcription factors is an integral part of a highly complex network. In recent years, research on the regulation of transcription has made impressive progress. This volume provides a broad overview of the regulation of transcription in plants, introducing the key elements, the way in which it works in practice, and the potential within plant biotechnology. It is directed at researchers and professionals in plant molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Intercellular Communication in Plants

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Intercellular Communication in Plants written by Andrew J. Fleming and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 16 Intercellular communication in plants plays a vital role in the co-ordination of processes leading to the formation of a functional organism. The signalling systems must function at a local level to co-ordinate events of cellular differentiation, over long distances to co-ordinate developmental and physiological responses in different parts of the plant, and they must even operate between separate individuals - for example, to control fertilization as part of the evolutionary strategy of a particular species. To cope with the diverse requirements for intercellular signalling, plants have evolved a spectrum of molecular mechanisms, and significant progress has been made over the last few years in our understanding of these processes. This volume provides an overview of our current understanding of intercellular communication in plants, with an emphasis on those research areas showing significant recent progress and promise. It is directed at researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, cell biology and molecular biology.

Book Annual Plant Reviews  Plant Nuclear Structure  Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews Plant Nuclear Structure Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation written by David Evans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely volume brings together expert reviews of the recent significant advances in our knowledge and understanding of the organisation of the higher plant nucleus, and in particular in the relationship between nuclear organisation and the regulation of gene expression. Rapid progress has been made in a number of key areas over the last five years, including description and characterization of proteins of the nuclear envelope and nuclear pore complex, novel insights into nucleoskeletal structures, as well as developments related to chromatin organization, function and gene expression. These advances open the way for new research into areas such as stress tolerance, plant-pathogen interactions and ultimately crop improvement and food security. Continued research into plant nuclear structure, genome architecture and gene regulation also enriches our understanding of the origin and evolution of the nucleus and its envelope. Edited by world-class researchers in plant cell biology, and comprising contributions from internationally-renowned academics, this latest volume in the prestigious Annual Plant Reviews series brings together a wealth of knowledge in the burgeoning field of plant nuclear structure and genetics. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 46: Plant Nuclear Structure, Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation is a vital resource for advanced students, researchers and professionals in plant science and related disciplines. Libraries in all research establishments where plant science, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and genomics and agricultural science are taught and studied will find this excellent volume an essential addition to their shelf.