Plant Biochemistry, Third Edition by Hans-Walter Heldt

This fully revised translation of the world-renowned German edition covers the complete and modern knowledge of plant biochemistry. The book presents the topic in a concise and simplified manner so that students can digest the message and gain a basic knowledge of the entire field of plant biochemistry, from photosynthesis (the synthesis of natural plant products) to all kinds of genetic engineering with its many commercial applications. Topics include cell structure and function, lipid and polysaccharide metabolism, nitrogen fixation, phloem transport, synthesis and function of isoprenoids, phenylpropanoids and other secondary metabolites, plant growth regulation and development. Heldt provides a comprehensive description of photosynthesis, primary and secondary metabolism, the function of phytohormones and molecular engineering. The text covers research findings until the end of 2003 and identifies areas of future research. There are extensive references to the most recent scientific literature.

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Plant Diversity and Evolution: Genotypic and Phenotypic Variation in Higher Plants

An understanding of plant diversity at both the genome and phenome level is important for both biodiversity conservation and plant breeding. Recent advances in genomics have also resulted in a growth of the subject of plant functional genomics. This book brings these areas together, by reviewing aspects of plant evolution as it relates to variation in plant genomes and associated variations in plant phenomes. Topics covered include chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes, reticulate evolution. Polyploidy, population genetics within a species, the evolution of the flower, diversity in plant cell walls and in secondary metabolism, and the importance of plant diversity in ecology and agriculture. Contributors include leading authorities from Europe, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.

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Communication in Plants: Neuronal Aspects of Plant Life by Frantisek Baluska

Plant neurobiology is a newly emerging field of plant sciences. It covers signalling and communication at all levels of biological organization – from molecules up to ecological communities. In this book, plants are presented as intelligent and social organisms with complex forms of communication and information processing. Authors from diverse backgrounds such as molecular and cellular biology, electrophysiology, as well as ecology treat the most important aspects of plant communication, including the plant immune system, abilities of plants to recognize self, signal transduction, receptors, plant neurotransmitters and plant neurophysiology. Further, plants are able to recognize the identity of herbivores and organize the defence responses accordingly. The similarities in animal and plant neuronal/immune systems are discussed too. All these hidden aspects of plant life and behaviour will stimulate further intense investigations in order to understand the communicative plants in their whole complexity.

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The Plant Cell Wall (Annual Plant Reviews) by Jocelyn K. C. Rose

Plant cell wall research has advanced dramatically on numerous fronts in the last few years, in parallel with many related technical innovations. Analytical tools associated with molecular biology, biochemistry, spectroscopy and microscopy, immunology, genomics and proteomics, have all been brought to bear on elucidating plant cell wall structure and function, providing a degree of resolution that has never been possible before. Furthermore, as an appreciation develops of the critical role of cell walls in a broad range of plant developmental events, so does the strength and diversity of cell wall-related scientifi c research.

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Natural and Engineered Resistance to Plant Viruses, Volume 75: Part A

Viruses are a huge threat to agriculture. In the past, viruses used to be controlled using conventional methods such as crop rotation and destruction of the infected plants but now there are more novel ways to control them. This volume focuses on natural and engineered virus resistance, the two major strategies used for crop protection.


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Quantitative Genetics, Genomics and Plant Breeding

This book provides an overview of the rapidly-developing field of quantitative genetics and genomics, and their application to plant breeding. Chapters have been developed from a symposium held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in March 2001. Authors include international authorities from around the world. Contents include quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, genomics and marker-assisted selection; tissue culture and alien introgression for crop improvement; and advances in genotype by environment interaction/stability analysis.

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Plant Roots: Growth, Activity and Interactions with the Soil by P. J. Gregory

The root system is a vital part of the plant and therefore understanding roots and their functioning is key to agricultural, plant and soil scientists. In Plant Roots Professor Peter Gregory brings together recent developments in techniques and an improved understanding of plant and soil interactions to present a comprehensive look at this important relationship.

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Plant Viruses As Molecular Pathogens

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Plant Functional Genomics (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Erich Grotewold

Erich Grotewold has assembled a team of leading plant scientists to describe in detail the most commonly used methods for investigating plant gene function in a wide variety of plants, during plant pathogen interactions, and even in algae. These readily reproducible protocols include computational, molecular, and genetic methodologies designed for both general and specific problems. Here the reader will learn about powerful computational and statistical tools to help predict gene function either on the basis of comparative genomics, or from the analysis of complex genome sequences. Numerous loss-of-function and gain-of-function techniques for discovering gene function are presented in step-by-step detail.

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Advances in Botanical Research, Volume 36: Plant Virus Vector Interactions

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Handbook of Industrial Cell Culture: Mammalian, Microbial, and Plant Cells by Victor A. Vinci

Text surveys current practices in industrial cell culture across cell types. Delineates today's evolving technologies with examples of proven applications. Features coverage of economic and regulatory compliance, reviews critical issues, and tips for researchers. "This book provides an updated, informative and practical knowledge of mammalian, microbial and plant cell culture methods for industrial use. The handbook can prove useful for students and experienced biotechnology professionals who are interested in industrial cell culture. The book is a great starting point and will be a useful addition to university libraries." -E-STREAMS

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Plant Metabolomics (Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry) by Kazuki Saito

Metabolomics – which deals with all metabolites of an organism – is a rapidly-emerging sector of post-genome research fields. It plays significant roles in a variety of fields from medicine to agriculture and holds a fundamental position in functional genomics studies and their application in plant biotechnology. This volume comprehensively covers plant metabolomics for the first time. The chapters offer cutting-edge information on analytical technology, bioinformatics and applications. They were all written by leading researchers who have been directly involved in plant metabolomics research throughout the world. Up-to-date information and future developments are described, thereby producing a volume which is a landmark of plant metabolomics research and a beneficial guideline to graduate students and researchers in academia, industry, and technology transfer organizations in all plant science fields.

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Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Markers by S. Srivastava

The book consists of articles contributed by experts in the respective field of biotechnology. During the last couple of years, biotechnological approaches are being employed for the improvement in quality and quantity of oil crops, cereals, legumes and medicinal plants. Considering the rapid depletion of precious natural wealth, micropropagation through tissue culture has assumed added significance. This book, timely presentation of current status of achievements by active researchers as well as future prospects, deals with some thrust areas of plant biotechnology. For the purpose of prevention of bio-piracy molecular markers have emerged as the most reliable tool for indexing genetic polymorphism of plants. The chapters testify the value of the book at this juncture when plant biotechnology and molecular marker system are making rapid strides towards commercial applications. Depending upon the importance of the crop some of the chapters are plant-specific, while others deal more generally with the area of the subject.

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Alison Krauss & Robert Plant - Your Long Journey

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DesktopPlant v2.3.9

This revolutionary program brings life to your desktop. Plants grow directly on your desktop and need your care just like real plants! There are several different plants to choose from (please follow the links to learn more about the plants):


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