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
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
