The Biology of Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants
The Biology of Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants

Author: Christa R. Schwintzer

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 1990-05-28

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13:

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The Biology of Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants provides a comprehensive review of Frankia and the actinorhizal plants. It reviews the state of knowledge on all aspects from molecular genetics through ecology to practical applications; describes methods used in research and practical applications; and is a guide to the literature. The book begins with overviews of Frankia and the actinorhizal plants, and developments in the field prior to the first confirmed isolation of Frankia. Next is a series of authoritative chapters on the biology of Frankia, the symbiosis, and actinorhizal plants. Although methods used in research and in practical applications are included throughout the book, they are given special emphasis in the middle section. The final section of the book concerns the ecology and current and potential uses of actinorhizal plants in both the temperate regions and the tropics. This work is intended as a reference text and handbook of methods for a wide audience including established workers and students of Frankia and actinorhizal plants, specialists and students in other areas of nitrogen fixation (including the Rhizobium-legume symbiosis), soil microbiologists, plant physiologists, ecologists, general biologists, foresters, specialists in land reclamation, and managers requiring an authoritative overview of this rapidly developing field.

Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants
Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants

Author: M. Lalonde

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1985-09-30

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9789024732142

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Proceedings of the International Symposium on Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants, held in Montmorency Forest, Laval University, Quebec, Canada on August 5-9, 1984

Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants
Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants

Author: M. Lalonde

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9400951477

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The fifth meeting of scientists working with Frankia and actinorhizal plants was held at Montmorency Forest of Laval University in Quebec from August 6-8, 1984. Results of research presented at the meeting are included in this special volume of Plant and Soil. The understanding of actinorhizal systems continue to increase, though work and use shops and discussions at this and similar meetings make it evident that this important subject remains open for fruitful investigation at all levels. Some important 'firsts' were reported at this meeting. The first extensive survey of Frankiae and their host specificity ranges from Asia was presented. This is of significance since Asia is a center of diversity for many actinorhizal host plant genera. A report that proto plasts of Frankia have been produced and regenerated for the first time improves the possibility for genetic manipulation of Frankia. It is also important to note the first report herein of successful mass inoculation of actinorhizal plants commercially for stabilization and reclamation of disturbed soils around hydroelectric power projects in Quebec. This heralds the transfer of actinorhizal technology to private and public users. The bacterial genus Frankia is easily recognized both in vivo and in vitro, and isolation of this organism has become routine. But, as yet, there are not sufficient biochemical, morphological, or anatomical criteria for establishing species.

The Biology of Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants
The Biology of Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants

Author: Christa R. Schwintzer

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 0323150861

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The Biology of Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants provides a comprehensive review of Frankia and the actinorhizal plants. It reviews the state of knowledge on all aspects from molecular genetics through ecology to practical applications; describes methods used in research and practical applications; and is a guide to the literature. The book begins with overviews of Frankia and the actinorhizal plants, and developments in the field prior to the first confirmed isolation of Frankia. Next is a series of authoritative chapters on the biology of Frankia, the symbiosis, and actinorhizal plants. Although methods used in research and in practical applications are included throughout the book, they are given special emphasis in the middle section. The final section of the book concerns the ecology and current and potential uses of actinorhizal plants in both the temperate regions and the tropics. This work is intended as a reference text and handbook of methods for a wide audience including established workers and students of Frankia and actinorhizal plants, specialists and students in other areas of nitrogen fixation (including the Rhizobium-legume symbiosis), soil microbiologists, plant physiologists, ecologists, general biologists, foresters, specialists in land reclamation, and managers requiring an authoritative overview of this rapidly developing field.

Frankia Symbiosis
Frankia Symbiosis

Author: P. Normand

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-11

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9401716013

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The 12th meeting on Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants that took place in Carry-le-Rouet, France in June 2001 was the opportunity for scientists to communicate about latest developments on this symbiosis that concerns a wide range of dicotyledonous plants, initiates ecological successions and is used in a number of countries to protect crops from winds or improve soil status. Selected papers on plant ecology, Frankia's genetics or physiology, and host plants' genetics or physiology are published in this special Plant & Soil issue.

Biology and Biochemistry of Nitrogen Fixation
Biology and Biochemistry of Nitrogen Fixation

Author: M. J. Dilworth

Publisher: Elsevier Publishing Company

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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This volume is a wide-ranging critical evaluation by international experts of the state of knowledge in the whole field of biological nitrogen fixation. It includes coverage of the chemistry of N2 reduction, the biochemistry and molecular biology of the molybdenum and vanadium nitrogenases. There is review of the whole range of organisms fixing N2, including the free-living and symbiotic organisms (bacteria, cyanobacteria, actinomycetes). Detailed consideration is given to the ecology and agricultural use of the root nodule bacteria, the molecular biology and biochemistry of nodule formation and fuction. The practicability of extending symbiotic N2-fixation to other systems or to greater efficiency is examined.

Nitrogen-fixing Actinorhizal Symbioses
Nitrogen-fixing Actinorhizal Symbioses

Author: Katharina Pawlowski

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-10-06

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1402035470

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For researchers and graduates with any interest in plant or soil sciences, this fascinating study will be a godsend – it’s the complete state of the art with regard to actinorhizal symbioses. The self-contained sixth volume of a comprehensive series on nitrogen fixation, it includes chapters that deal with all aspects of this symbiosis between actinorhizal plants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. It also contains information both about symbionts and their ecological role and use. Other chapters tackle the global distribution of different actinorhizal plants and their microsymbionts and how this impacts the question of co-evolution of the micro- and macrosymbionts as well as comparing the actinorhizal and leguminous symbioses. No other book provides the up-to-date and in-depth coverage of this volume.

Biological Fixation of Nitrogen for Ecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Biological Fixation of Nitrogen for Ecology and Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Andrzej B. Legocki

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9783540620563

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Structural chemistry and biochemistry of nitrogenase; Signal perception, transduction and cell cycle genes in nodulation; Plant genes involved in nodulation; Bacterium - plant surface interaction; Molecular microbial ecology; Nitrogen fixation systems; Nitrogen fixation in sustainable agriculture; Carbon-nitrogen metabolism in symbiotic systems; Oxygen regulation in nitrogen fixation; Model plants for nitrogen fixation and legume genetics; Coevolution of symbiotic systems.

Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes
Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes

Author: K.A. Malik

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-10-13

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9789401062022

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Diazotrophic bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen to plant-useable form and this input of nitrogen through biological fixation is of great agronomic importance. The contributions presented in this volume relate to free-living nitrogen fixers and the diazotrophs associated with plants. Symbiotic association of Frankia with non-legumes and cyanobacterial associations are also discussed. Research topics covered in this volume include the biochemistry and genetics of diazotrophs, recent developments in improvement of plant-microbe interactions and their molecular basis, the use of molecular probes in taxonomy and ecology of diazotrophs and reports on field applications, agronomic importance and improvement in methodologies for assessing their contribution to plants. This book provides valuable information not only for researchers working in the field of biological nitrogen fixation but also for biochemistry, molecular biologists, microbiologists and agronomists.