Advances in botanical research. Volume 40 / series editor J.A. Callow.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Callow, J. A.

Series:

Advances in botanical research ; v. 40

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Botany--Research.

Botany.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (373 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Academic Press, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 perspec

Contents:

Front Cover; Botanical Research: incorporating Advances in Plant Pathology; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors to volume 40; Contributors to volume 29-38; Chapter 1. Starch Synthesis in Cereal Grains; I. Introduction; II. Endosperm Development; III. The Supply of Carbohydrate to the Endosperm; IV. Starch Synthesis in the Endosperm; V. Starch Accumulation During Grain Development; VI. Starch Granule Morphology; VII. The Structure of Granules, Amylose and Amylopectin; VIII. Enzymes Involved in Starch Biosynthesis; IX. Granule and Polymer Initiation

X. The Control of Starch Synthesis in EndospermsAcknowledgements; References; Chapter 2. The Hyperaccumulation of Metals by Plants; I. The Phenomenon; II. Taxonomic Distribution of Hyperaccumulation; III. Variation Within Species; IV. Genetics of Accumulation; V. The Mechanism of Accumulation; VI. Evolution of Accumulation; VII. The Ecological Consequences of Hyperaccumulation; VIII. Phytoremediation; IX. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3. Plant Chromatin - Learning from Similarities and Differences; I. Introduction; II. Chromatin Basics; III. Chromatin Structural Dynamics

IV. Modulation of Chromatin StructureV. ATP-dependent Chromatin Remodelling Mechanisms; VI. Core Histone Modifications by Acetylation and Methylation; VII. Plant Enzymes Responsible for Acetylation and Methylation of Core Histones; VIII. Methylation of DNA; IX. The Problem of Linker Histones; X. Perspectives; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 4 . The Interface Between the Cell Cyele and Programmed Cell Death in Higher Plants: from Division unto Death; I. Introduction; II. Cell Cycle Checkpoints and the Route to PCD; III. Instances of PCD in Plants; IV. Xylogenesis; V. PCD in the Endosperm

VI. Oxidoreductive States and PCDVII. Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 5. The Importance of Extracellular Carbohydrate Production by Marine Epipelic Diatoms; I. Marine Benthic Diatoms and Biofilms; II. Motility and EPS Production; III. Production of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS by Diatoms; IV. Comparative Biochemistry of Diatom EPS; V. Natural Patterns of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS Distribution; VI. Sediment-stability, Flocculation and EPS Production; VII. Areas of Further Work; Acknowledgements; References

Chapter 6. Fungal Pathogens of Insects: Cutiele Degrading Enzymes and ToxinsI. Introduction; II. Taxonomy; III. Overview of the Infection Process; IV. Invasion of Host Cuticle; V. Cuticle-degrading Enzymes; VI. Toxins; VII. The Future; Acknowledgements; References; Author index; subject index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-281-01021-9

9786611010218

0-08-049345-9

OCLC:

476067336