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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributors to volume 40ix
  • Contents of volumes 29-38xi
  • Chapter 1. Starch Synthesis in Cereal Grains1
  • I. Introduction2
  • II. Endosperm Development3
  • III. The Supply of Carbohydrate to the Endosperm4
  • IV. Starch Synthesis in the Endosperm6
  • V. Starch Accumulation During Grain Development9
  • VI. Starch Granule Morphology12
  • VII. The Structure of Granules, Amylose and Amylopectin15
  • VIII. Enzymes Involved in Starch Biosynthesis20
  • IX. Granule and Polymer Initiation37
  • X. The Control of Starch Synthesis in Endosperms40
  • Acknowledgements47
  • References47
  • Chapter 2. The Hyperaccumulation of Metals by Plants63
  • I. The Phenomenon64
  • II. Taxonomic Distribution of Hyperaccumulation69
  • III. Variation Within Species71
  • IV. Genetics of Accumulation73
  • V. The Mechanism of Accumulation74
  • VI. Evolution of Accumulation82
  • VII. The Ecological Consequences of Hyperaccumulation90
  • VIII. Phytoremediation93
  • IX. Conclusions98
  • References98
  • Chapter 3. Plant Chromatin „ Learning from Similarities and Differences107
  • I. Introduction108
  • II. Chromatin Basics109
  • III. Chromatin Structural Dynamics110
  • IV. Modulation of Chromatin Structure110
  • V. ATP-dependent Chromatin Remodelling Mechanisms111
  • VI. Core Histone Modifications by Acetylation and Methylation121
  • VII. Plant Enzymes Responsible for Acetylation and Methylation of Core Histones124
  • VIII. Methylation of DNA126
  • IX. The Problem of Linker Histones130
  • X. Perspectives133
  • Acknowledgements134
  • References134
  • Chapter 4 . The Interface Between the Cell Cyele and Programmed Cell Death in Higher Plants: from Di143
  • I. Introduction144
  • II. Cell Cycle Checkpoints and the Route to PCD148
  • III. Instances of PCD in Plants160
  • IV. Xylogenesis164
  • V. PCD in the Endosperm167
  • VI. Oxidoreductive States and PCD168
  • VII. Conclusions170
  • Acknowledgements171
  • References172
  • Chapter 5. The Importance of Extracellular Carbohydrate Production by Marine Epipelic Diatoms183
  • I. Marine Benthic Diatoms and Biofilms184
  • II. Motility and EPS Production187
  • III. Production of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS by Diatoms190
  • IV. Comparative Biochemistry of Diatom EPS203
  • V. Natural Patterns of Colloidal Carbohydrate and EPS Distribution216
  • VI. Sediment-stability, Flocculation and EPS Production223
  • VII. Areas of Further Work230
  • Acknowledgements231
  • References231
  • Chapter 6. Fungal Pathogens of Insects: Cutiele Degrading Enzymes and Toxins242
  • I. Introduction242
  • II. Taxonomy244
  • III. Overview of the Infection Process245
  • IV. Invasion of Host Cuticle246
  • V. Cuticle-degrading Enzymes251
  • VI. Toxins276
  • VII. The Future299
  • Acknowledgements300
  • References300
  • Author index323
  • Subject index345
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780120059409
  • ISBN-13 9780080493459

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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.

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