Photosynthesis: A Comprehensive Treatise

ISBN-13: 9780521784443 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 396 str.

A. S. Raghavendra; A. S. Raghavendra

Opis

Photosynthesis is the focus of a vast body of research, spanning studies of femtosecond reactions at the molecular level through to field studies requiring a whole season of observation. This is the first advanced-level treatment that covers the broad range of the topic within a single volume, thus constituting a uniquely comprehensive, authoritative and self-contained sourcebook. Compiled by an international team of experts, the volume considers the cell and molecular biology of chloroplasts and the latest information on the biochemistry and physiology of photosynthesis. It also covers ecological and applied aspects, such as photosynthesis, and global climate change, and crop productivity.

Recenzje

'… a unique and successful attempt in offering an up-to-date and comprehensive 'digest' of all-important topics in photosynthesis. Excellent for advanced students, lecturers, and researchers.' J. Santrucek, Photosynthetica International Journal

Spis treści

Part I. Cell and Molecular Biology of Chloroplasts: 1. Chloroplast structure and development J. K. Hoober; 2. Light harvesting complexes of higher plants D. T. Morishige and B. W. Dreyfuss; 3. Photosystems I and II W.-Z. He and R. Malkin; 4. Chloroplast pigments: chlorophylls and carotenoids G. Sandmann and H. Scheer; 5. Import, assembly and degradation of proteins P. Chitnis; 6. Expression and regulation of plastid genes S. Kapoor and M. Sugiura; 7. Electron transport and energy transduction W. Junge; Part II. Physiology and Biochemistry: 8. Photosynthetic carbon reduction T. D. Sharkey; 9. C4 pathway R. T. Furbank; 10. Crassulacean acid metabolism U. Lüttge; 11. C3-C4 intermediate photosynthesis S. Rawsthorne and H. Bauwe; 12. Starch-sucrose metabolism and assimilate partitioning S. C. Hoober; 13. Photorespiration and the C2 cycle D. J. Oliver; 14. Assimilation of non-carbohydrate compounds G. Schultz; 15. Interaction with respiration and nitrogen metabolism K. Padmasree and A. S. Raghavendra; Part III. Agronomy and Environmental Factors: 16. Leaf/canopy photosynthesis and crop productivity R. Ishii; 17. Water and salt stress G. A. Berkowitz; 18. Photosynthesis at low growth temperature V. Hurry, N. Huner, E. Selstam, P. Gardeström and G. Öquist; 19. Acclimation to sun and shade R. W. Pearcy; 20. Photoinhibition C. Critchley; 21. Photosynthesis, respiration and global climatic change B. G. Drake, J. Jacob and M. A. Gonzales-Meler; Part IV. Special Topics and Applications: 22. Evolution W. Nitschke, U. Mühlenhoff and U. Liebl; 23. Modelling leaf/canopy photosynthesis W. R. Beyschlag and R. J. Ryel; 24. Chlorophyll fluorescence as a diagnostic tool U. Schreiber, W. Bilger, H. Hormann and C. Neubauer; 25. Action of modern herbicides P. Böger and G. Sandmann; 26. Application in biotechnology D. Heineke; Index.