Molecular Genetics of Plant Development

Molecular Genetics of Plant Development

Author: Stephen Herbert Howell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1998-07-13

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780521587846

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The purpose of this book is to present classical plant development in modern, molecular-genetic terms. The study of plant development is rapidly changing as plant genome projects uncover a multitude of new genes. This book provides a framework for integrating gene discovery and genome analysis into the context of plant development. Molecular Genetics of Plant Development is designed to be used as a text-book for upper-division or graduate courses in plant development. The book will also serve as a reference book for scientists in the field of plant molecular biology or plant molecular genetics. The book is also useful for general development courses in which both animal and plant development are presented.


Molecular Biology of Plant Development

Molecular Biology of Plant Development

Author: Gareth I. Jenkins

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13:

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This volume is based on papers presented at the 1990 Society for Experimental Biology Symposium and is concerned with the molecular basis of morphogenesis and differentiation in plants. Several chapters discuss how a combined genetic and molecular approach involving the isolation and characterization of mutants, physical mapping of the genome and chromosome walking is leading to the identification and isolation of genes controlling specific developmental processes. Further chapters deal with the use of gene tagging and antisense RNA techniques. Much of this research involves Aarabidopsis because of its well known advantages for the genetic and molecular analysis of plant development. Several chapters describe progress which has been made in the identification of receptors for plant growth regulators, the investigation of cellular signalling systems and the study of DNA sequences that interact with specific DNA-binding proteins. In total, the work of approximately twenty internationally renowned laboratories is presented.


Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution

Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution

Author: Quentin C.B. Cronk

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-01-29

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13: 9781420024982

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A benchmark text, Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution integrates the recent revolution in the molecular-developmental genetics of plants with mainstream evolutionary thought. It reflects the increasing cooperation between strongly genomics-influenced researchers, with their strong grasp of technology, and evolutionary morphogenetists and sys


Molecular Plant Development

Molecular Plant Development

Author: Peter Westhoff

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Interest in developmental biology has exploded in recent years with the use of molecular techniques. There are some excellent textbooks on animal systems, but they make only a token gesture towards plants. For this book, Peter Westhoff and his strong team of co-authors have taken great painsto prepare a clear, integrated textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying the molecular and developmental biology of plants. Pedagogical features include boxes and definitions, two-colour text and illustrations throughout, and an extensive glossary. A short format has been chosendeliberately to keep the information concise, while building on basic knowledge which is treated in more elementary textbooks and referring to additional work in a commented bibliography.


Plant Developmental Biology - Biotechnological Perspectives

Plant Developmental Biology - Biotechnological Perspectives

Author: Eng Chong Pua

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-10-29

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 3642023010

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Many exciting discoveries in recent decades have contributed new knowledge to our understanding of the mechanisms that regulate various stages of plant growth and development. Such information, coupled with advances in cell and molecular biology, is fundamental to crop improvement using biotechnological approaches. Two volumes constitute the present work. The ?rst, comprising 22 chapters, commences with introductions relating to gene regulatory models for plant dev- opment and crop improvement, particularly the use of Arabidopsis as a model plant. These chapters are followed by speci?c topics that focus on different developmental aspects associated with vegetative and reproductive phases of the life cycle of a plant. Six chapters discuss vegetative growth and development. Their contents consider topics such as shoot branching, bud dormancy and growth, the devel- ment of roots, nodules and tubers, and senescence. The reproductive phase of plant development is in 14 chapters that present topics such as ?oral organ init- tion and the regulation of ?owering, the development of male and female gametes, pollen germination and tube growth, fertilization, fruit development and ripening, seed development, dormancy, germination, and apomixis. Male sterility and self-incompatibility are also discussed.


Plant Growth and Development

Plant Growth and Development

Author: Donald E. Fosket

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 601

ISBN-13: 0124077927

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Plant Growth and Development: A Molecular Approach presents the field of plant development from both molecular and genetic perspectives. This field has evolved at a rapid rate over the past five years through the increasing exploitation of the remarkable plant Arabidopsis. The small genome, rapid life cycle, and ease of transformation of Arabidopsis, as well as the relatively large number of laboratories that are using this plant for their research, have lead to an exponential increase in information about plant development mechanisms.In Plant Growth and Development: A Molecular Approach Professor Fosket synthesizes this flood of new information in a way that conveys to students the excitement of this still growing field. His textbook is based on notes developed over more than ten years of teaching a course on the molecular analysis of plant growth and development and assumes no special knowledge of plant biology. It is intended for advanced undergraduates in plant development, as well as those in plant molecular biology. Graduate students and researchers who are just beginning to work in the field will also find much valuable information in this book. Each chapter concludes with questions for study and review as well as suggestions for further reading. Illustrated with two-color drawings and graphs throughout, and containing up-to-date and comprehensive coverage, Plant Growth and Development: A Molecular Approach will excite and inform students as it increases their understanding of plant science. * * Presents plant development from a molecular and cellular perspective* Illustrates concepts with two-colour diagrams throughout* Offers key study questions and guides to further reading within each chapter* Gives an up-to-date and thorough treatment of this increasingly important subject area* Derived from the author's many years of teaching plant developmental biology


Plant Molecular Biology

Plant Molecular Biology

Author: Gloria Coruzzi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 3642788521

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Presented here is an analysis of plant development and plant metabolism using the tools of genetics and molecular biology, such as mutant analysis, mutation tagging, mapping using polymorphic characters and basic molecular biology techniques. Studies with a range of model genetic organisms, most notably maize and Arabidopsis, are included. The reader gains a comprehensive view of the subject which is more and more of both scientific and industrial interest. The value of basic research in plants is highlighted and examples where basic studies have led to applications in agricultural biotechnology are given.


Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology

Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology

Author: Rajeev K. Varshney

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 3319913131

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This book reviews the latest advances in multiple fields of plant biotechnology and the opportunities that plant genetics, genomics and molecular biology have offered for agriculture improvement. Advanced technologies can dramatically enhance our capacity in understanding the molecular basis of traits and utilizing the available resources for accelerated development of high yielding, nutritious, input-use efficient and climate-smart crop varieties. In this book, readers will discover the significant advances in plant genetics, structural and functional genomics, trait and gene discovery, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, epigenomics, nanotechnology and analytical & decision support tools in breeding. This book appeals to researchers, academics and other stakeholders of global agriculture.