Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plant Hormones

by P.J.J. Hooykaas (Editor), M.A. Hall (Editor), K.R. Libbenga (Editor)

Overview

This book provides up-to-date coverage at an advanced level of a range of topics in the biochemistry and molecular biology of plant hormones, with particular emphasis on biosynthesis, metabolism and mechanisms of action. Each contribution is written by acknowledged experts in the field, providing definitive coverage of the field.
No other modern book covers this subject matter at such an advanced level so comprehensively. It will be invaluable to university libraries and scientists in the plant biotechnology industries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080860947
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/13/1999
Series:	New Comprehensive Biochemistry , #33
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	538
File size:	11 MB
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Table of Contents

Introduction and Methodology. Introduction: nature, occurrence and functioning of plant hormones (R.E. Cleland). Physico-chemical methods of plant hormone analysis (A. Crozier, T. Moritz). Immunological methods of plant hormone research (M.H. Beale). Structure activity relationships of plant growth regulators (G.F. Katekar). Control of Hormone Synthesis and Metabolism. Auxins (J.T. Slovin, R.S. Bandurski, J.D. Cohen). Control of cytokinin biosynthesis and metabolism (E. Zazimalova et al.). Regulation of gibberellin biosynthesis (P. Hedden). Abscisis acid metabolism and its regulation (J.A.D. Zeevaart). Control of ethylene synthesis and metabolism (H. Imaseki). Oligosaccharins as regulators of plant growth (S.C. Fry). Jasmonic acid and related compounds (T. Yoshihara). Brassinosteroids (T. Yokota). Salicylic acid and biosynthesis (M.C. Verberne, R.A.B. Muljono, R. Verpoorte). Hormone Perception and Transduction. Molecular characteristics and cellular roles of guanine nucleotide binding proteins in plant cells (P.A. Millner, T.H. Carr). Hormonal regulation of ion transporters: the guard cell system (S.M. Assmann, F. Armstrong). Hormone-cytoskeleton interactions in plant cells (F. Baluska, D. Volkmann, P.W. Barlow). Molecular approaches to study plant hormone signalling (R. Offringa, P.J.J. Hooykaas). Auxin perception and signal transduction (M. Estelle). Auxin regulated genes and promoters (T.J. Guilfoyle). Cytokinin perception and signal transduction (J.-D. Faure, S.H. Howell). Perception and transduction of ethylene (M.A. Hall et al.). Abscisic acid perception and transduction (P.K. Busk et al.). Salicylic acid: signal perception and transduction (J. Shah, D.F. Klessig).