Advances in Botanical Research

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-08-049345-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
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E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 40, 372 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Advances in Botanical Research

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

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;Contents;6
3;Contributors to volume 40;10
4;Contents of volumes 29-38;12
5;Chapter 1. Starch Synthesis in Cereal Grains;22
5.1;I. Introduction;23
5.2;II. Endosperm Development;24
5.3;III. The Supply of Carbohydrate to the Endosperm;25
5.4;IV. Starch Synthesis in the Endosperm;27
5.5;V. Starch Accumulation During Grain Development;30
5.6;VI. Starch Granule Morphology;33
5.7;VII. The Structure of Granules, Amylose and Amylopectin;36
5.8;VIII. Enzymes Involved in Starch Biosynthesis;41
5.9;IX. Granule and Polymer Initiation;58
5.10;X. The Control of Starch Synthesis in Endosperms;61
5.11;Acknowledgements;68
5.12;References;68
6;Chapter 2. The Hyperaccumulation of Metals by Plants;84
6.1;I. The Phenomenon;85
6.2;II. Taxonomic Distribution of Hyperaccumulation;90
6.3;III. Variation Within Species;92
6.4;IV. Genetics of Accumulation;94
6.5;V. The Mechanism of Accumulation;95
6.6;VI. Evolution of Accumulation;103
6.7;VII. The Ecological Consequences of Hyperaccumulation;111
6.8;VIII. Phytoremediation;114
6.9;IX. Conclusions;119
6.10;References;119
7;Chapter 3. Plant Chromatin „ Learning from Similarities and Differences;128
7.1;I. Introduction;129
7.2;II. Chromatin Basics;130
7.3;III. Chromatin Structural Dynamics;131
7.4;IV. Modulation of Chromatin Structure;131
7.5;V. ATP-dependent Chromatin Remodelling Mechanisms;132
7.6;VI. Core Histone Modifications by Acetylation and Methylation;142
7.7;VII. Plant Enzymes Responsible for Acetylation and Methylation of Core Histones;145
7.8;VIII. Methylation of DNA;147
7.9;IX. The Problem of Linker Histones;151
7.10;X. Perspectives;154
7.11;Acknowledgements;155
7.12;References;155
8;Chapter 4 . The Interface Between the Cell Cyele and Programmed Cell Death in Higher Plants: from Division unto Death;164
8.1;I. Introduction;165
8.2;II. Cell Cycle Checkpoints and the Route to PCD;169
8.3;III. Instances of PCD in Plants;181
8.4;IV. Xylogenesis;185
8.5;V. PCD in the Endosperm;188
8.6;VI. Oxidoreductive States and PCD;189
8.7;VII. Conclusions;191
8.8;Acknowledgements;192
8.9;References;193
9;Chapter 5. The Importance of Extracellular Carbohydrate Production by Marine Epipelic Diatoms;204
9.1;I. Marine Benthic Diatoms and Biofilms;205
9.2;II. Motility and EPS Production;208
9.3;III. Production of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS by Diatoms;211
9.4;IV. Comparative Biochemistry of Diatom EPS;224
9.5;V. Natural Patterns of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS Distribution;237
9.6;VI. Sediment-stability, Flocculation and EPS Production;244
9.7;VII. Areas of Further Work;251
9.8;Acknowledgements;252
9.9;References;252
10;Chapter 6. Fungal Pathogens of Insects: Cutiele Degrading Enzymes and Toxins;263
10.1;I. Introduction;263
10.2;II. Taxonomy;265
10.3;III. Overview of the Infection Process;266
10.4;IV. Invasion of Host Cuticle;267
10.5;V. Cuticle-degrading Enzymes;272
10.6;VI. Toxins;297
10.7;VII. The Future;320
10.8;Acknowledgements;321
10.9;References;321
11;Author index;344
12; Subject index ;366