Heldt, H.-W.: Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Abstract

This textbook considers the recent advances in the subject area of plant metabolism and molecular biology and is written by experts with teaching and research experience. The contribution headings are: (1) Energy production in plant cells - J. H. Bryce and S. A. Hill; (2) The Calvin cycle and photorespiration - R. C. Leegood; (3) Carbon dioxide-concentrating mechanisms - R. C. Leegood; (4) Carbohydrate chemistry - C. J. Smith; (5) Plant lipids: their metabolism, function and utilization - D. J. Murphy; (6) Nitrogen fixation - R. J. Smith and J. R. Gallon; (7) Nitrogen metabolism - P. J. Lea; (8) Plant pigments - G. Hendry; (9) Genome organization, protein synthesis and processing in plants - M. D. Watson and D. J. Murphy; (10) Regulation of gene expression - N. J. Robinson, A. H. Shirsat and J. A. Gatehouse; (11) Molecular control of development - J. A. Bryant and A. C. Cuming; and (12) Cell culture, transformation and gene technology - R. Walden. Publications recommended for further reading are listed at the end of each chapter. This textbook will be invaluable to undergraduate and graduate students and to others requiring an introduction to the current concepts of plant metabolism