Kader / Delseny Advances in Botanical Research

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-12-380869-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 55, 275 Seiten

Reihe: Advances in Botanical Research

Edited by Jean-Claude Kader and Michel Delseny and supported by an international Editorial Board, Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 50th 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 six 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;Front Cover;1
2;Advances in Botanical Research;4
3;Copyright;5
4;Contents;6
5;Contributors to Volume 55;8
6;Contents of Volumes 35–54;10
7;Chapter 1: Carpel Development;28
7.1;I. Introduction;30
7.2;II. The Origin of the Carpel;32
7.3;III. The Basic Developmental Plan of Lateral Organs;37
7.4;IV. The Basic Concepts of the Arabidopsis Gynoecium and Fruit;44
7.5;V. Floral Meristem Termination in the Central Zone of the Arabidopsis Gynoecium;59
7.6;VI. Carpel Diversification in the Angiosperms;65
7.7;VII. General Conclusions;80
7.8;Acknowledgements;81
7.9;References;82
8;Chapter 2: Root System Architecture;102
8.1;I. Introduction;103
8.2;II. Intrinsic Determinants of Root System Architecture;105
8.3;III. Environmental Factors That Influence Root System Architecture;112
8.4;IV. Plant Hormones and Carbohydrates: The Bridge Between Intrinsic and Response Pathways;117
8.5;V. Conclusions;132
8.6;References;133
9;Chapter 3: Functional Genomics of Cacao;146
9.1;I. Introduction;148
9.2;II. Molecular Resources for Genomics Studies;152
9.3;III. Genomics of Cacao Under Natural Conditions, Submitted to Mechanical Wounding or Challenged with Elicitors;155
9.4;IV. Omics of the Cacao-M. perniciosa Interactions;156
9.5;V. Genomics of the Cacao-Phytophthora Interaction;162
9.6;VI. Cacao Gene Expression Under Other Biotic and Abiotic Conditions;165
9.7;VII. Gene Expression Related to Cacao Quality Flavour;168
9.8;VIII. In Vitro Culture and Genetic Transformation, and Their Applications in Functional Genomics Studies;169
9.9;IX. Epigenetics and Regulation of the Cacao Genome;177
9.10;X. Molecular Genetic Studies of Important Cacao Traits as Support for Genomic Studies;182
9.11;XI. Bioinformatic Resources for Cacao Functional Genomics;188
9.12;XII. Cacao Genetics Research Community;189
9.13;XIII. Conclusion;190
9.14;Acknowledgement;190
9.15;References;190
10;Chapter 4: The Ecological Water-Use Strategies of Succulent Plants;206
10.1;I. Introduction;207
10.2;II. The Diversity and Distribution of Succulent Plants;210
10.3;III. Ecological Strategies;219
10.4;IV. New Challenges for Succulence Research: Understanding Variation and Placing Succulence in an Evolutionary Context;242
10.5;Acknowledgements;246
10.6;References;246
11;Author Index;254
12;Subject Index;274
13;Colour Plate;278