Plant Cell Walls


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Plant cell walls are complex, dynamic cellular structures essential for plant growth, development, physiology and adaptation. Plant Cell Walls provides an in depth and diverse view of the microanatomy, biosynthesis and molecular physiology of these cellular structures, both in the life of the plant and in their use for bioproducts and biofuels. Plant Cell Walls is a textbook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, as well as a professional-level reference book. Over 400 drawings, micrographs, and photographs provide visual insight into the latest research, as well as the uses of plant cell walls in everyday life, and their applications in biotechnology. Illustrated panels concisely review research methods and tools; a list of key terms is given at the end of each chapter; and extensive references organized by concept headings provide readers with guidance for entry into plant cell wall literature. Cell wall material is of considerable importance to the biofuel, food, timber, and pulp and paper industries as well as being a major focus of research in plant growth and sustainability that are of central interest in present day agriculture and biotechnology. The production and use of plants for biofuel and bioproducts in a time of need for responsible global carbon use requires a deep understanding of the fundamental biology of plants and their cell walls. Such an understanding will lead to improved plant processes and materials, and help provide a sustainable resource for meeting the future bioenergy and bioproduct needs of humankind.




Polyphenols in Plants


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Polyphenols in Plants assists plant scientists and dietary supplement producers in assessing polyphenol content and factors affecting their composition. It also aids in selecting sources and regulating environmental conditions affecting yield for more consistent and function dietary supplements. Polyphenols play key roles in the growth, regulation and structure of plants and vary widely within different plants. Stress, growth conditions and plant species modify polyphenol structure and content. This book describes techniques to identify, isolate and characterize polyphenols, taking mammalian toxicology into account as well. - Defines conditions of growth affecting the polyphenol levels - Describes assay and instrumentation techniques critical to identifying and defining polyphenols, critical to researchers and business development - Documents how some polyphenols are dangerous to consume, important to dietary supplement industry, government regulators and lay public users




Plant Molecular Biology Manual


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Genetic Engineering of Plants


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"The book...is, in fact, a short text on the many practical problems...associated with translating the explosion in basic biotechnological research into the next Green Revolution," explains Economic Botany. The book is "a concise and accurate narrative, that also manages to be interesting and personal...a splendid little book." Biotechnology states, "Because of the clarity with which it is written, this thin volume makes a major contribution to improving public understanding of genetic engineering's potential for enlarging the world's food supply...and can be profitably read by practically anyone interested in application of molecular biology to improvement of productivity in agriculture."




The Plant Cell Wall


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Enzymes, lignin, proteins, cellulose, pectin, kinase.




Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology


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Biotechnological Developments And Genetic Engineering Are Revolutionising Agriculture And Medical Science. The Many Applications Of Biotechnology Include The Production Of New And Improved Foods, Industrial Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals And Livestock, And Offer Hope For Restoring The Environment And Protecting Endangered Species. Plant Tissue Culture And Biotechnology Contains 17 Chapters On Varied Aspects Of Current Interest And Progress Made In The Field Of Biotechnology In The Recent Past. A Major Section Includes Articles On Plant Tissue Culture And Application Of Biotechnology In Agriculture, Medicine And Environmental Management. The Potential Role Of Biotechnology In Food And Agriculture; Transgenic In Oil Seeds; Genetically Modified Plants For Sustainable Food Security; Synthetic Seed; Plant Genetic Engineering; Biotechnological Achievement In Sugarcane, Etc. Provide Information On Application Of Biotechnology In Crop Improvement. The Book Also Covers Information On Stem Cell Therapy; Nanotechnology And Role Of Biotechnology In Bioremediation. Other Topics Include Survey Of Alkaloids, Steroids And Flavonoids Of In Vivo And In Vitro Grown Medicinal Plants; Role Of Tissue Culture In Floriculture; Micropropagation Of Aloe Barbadensis And Datura Metel; Plant Propagation And Bioreactors Application In Tissue Culture And Regeneration Studies In Brassica Species Provide Necessary Information Using Tissue Culture Technique. A Comprehensive Account Of The Role Of Plant-Based Anti-Cancer Drugs In The Management Of Cancer And Identification Of Orchid Hybrids Through Isozyme Analysis Have Added To The Value Of The Book. This Book Will Be Useful To Biotechnologists, Biologists, Agriculture Scientists, Researchers, Teachers And Students Of Plant Sciences.




The Molecular Biology of Plant Cells


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Plant cell structure and function; Gene expression and its regulation in plant cells; The manipulation of plant cells.




Plant Mitochondria


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The chapters compiled in this detailed collection outline a number of methods used to study plant mitochondria today, starting from the isolation of mitochondria to detailed analyses of RNA, protein and enzymatic activities. Given that the ability to uncover mitochondria’s unique features is underpinned by current methodology, this book explores the subject from morphology to detailed molecular mechanisms. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and authoritative, Plant Mitochondria: Methods and Protocols serves as a vital resource to beginners in the field as well as to expert researchers who find themselves being pulled into the field of mitochondrial research as it links to so many important aspects of plant cell biology.




Inanimate Life


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