Kader / Delseny Advances in Botanical Research

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-12-380871-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 225 Seiten

Edited by Jean-Claude Kader and Michel Delseny, Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 54th 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 reviews on cutting-edge topics of interest to postgraduates and researchers alike.
* Multidisciplinary reviews written from a broad range of scientific perspectives
* For over 40 years, series has enjoyed a reputation for excellence
* Contributors internationally recognized authorities in their respective fields

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kader, Jean-Claude

Delseny, Michel

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;Botanical Research;2
3;Copyright;5
4;Contents;6
5;Contributors To Volume 54;8
6;Contributors of Volumes 35-53;10
7;Pollen Germination and Tube Growth;28
7.1;Introduction;29
7.2;Pollen Adhesion and Hydration on the Stigma;31
7.3;Endomembrane Trafficking in the Tip Region Contributes to Rapid andPolar Growth;41
7.4;Roles of Actin Cytoskeleton, Ionic and Regulatory Proteins in Regulationof Pollen Tube Growth;53
7.5;Ionic and Protein Regulators Contribute to Oscillatory Pollen Tube Growth;58
7.6;Global Analysis of Gene Expression in Pollen Tubes;63
7.7;Conclusions;64
7.8;Acknowledgements;66
7.9;References;66
8;Molecular Mechanisms of Sex Determination in Monoeciousand Dioecious Plants;80
8.1;Introduction;81
8.2;Sex Determination in Cucurbitacea;83
8.3;Sex Determination in Melon;84
8.4;Positional Specificity of the Sex Determination Signal;86
8.5;Sex Determination in Maize;87
8.6;Genes Involved in Feminization;90
8.7;Genes Involved in Masculinization;91
8.8;Silkless1—A Gene Involved in Perception and Protection from theSex Determination Signal;93
8.9;Genetic Interaction Between Sex-Determining Genes;93
8.10;Molecular Identity of the Ts2 Gene;94
8.11;Molecular Identity of Ts1;96
8.12;Are Cytokinins Involved with Ts1 and Ts2 in Lower Floret Abortion?;97
8.13;Molecular Identity of Class II Tasselseeds-Ts4;98
8.14;Molecular Identity of Ts6, A Dominant Gain-of-FunctionMutant of ids1;100
8.15;The Maize Pistil Abortion Pathway may be Under Small RNA Control;101
8.16;The Relationship Between Maize AP2 Genes and Sex Determination;102
8.17;Hormones, AP2 Genes and MADS Box Genes—What is theConnection To Sex Determination? Evidence and Speculation;103
8.18;Acknowledgements;105
8.19;References;105
9;The Evolution of Floral Symmetry;112
9.1;Introduction;113
9.2;Definitions of Symmetry;115
9.3;Symmetry and Flower Development;120
9.4;Evolution of Flower Symmetry;124
9.5;The Significance of Symmetry in Plant–Pollinator Interactions;135
9.6;Molecular Bases of Flower Symmetry;142
9.7;Perspectives;153
9.8;Acknowledgements;155
9.9;References;155
10;Protein Turnover in Grass Leaves;166
10.1;Introduction;167
10.2;Protein Synthesis;168
10.3;Protein Degradation;173
10.4;Whole-Leaf Regulation of Protein Content;189
10.5;Implications of Protein Turnover in Whole Plants;195
10.6;Conclusions;198
10.7;Acknowledgements;199
10.8;References;199
11;Author Index;210
12;Subject Index;218