Details

Subjects:

Botany -- Research.

Form/Genre:

Electronic books.

Language:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

Cover; Botanical Research; Copyright; Contents; Contributors To Volume 54; Contributors of Volumes 35-53; Pollen Germination and Tube Growth; Introduction; Pollen Adhesion and Hydration on the Stigma; Endomembrane Trafficking in the Tip Region Contributes to Rapid andPolar Growth; Roles of Actin Cytoskeleton, Ionic and Regulatory Proteins in Regulationof Pollen Tube Growth; Ionic and Protein Regulators Contribute to Oscillatory Pollen Tube Growth; Global Analysis of Gene Expression in Pollen Tubes; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References
Molecular Mechanisms of Sex Determination in Monoeciousand Dioecious PlantsIntroduction; Sex Determination in Cucurbitacea; Sex Determination in Melon; Positional Specificity of the Sex Determination Signal; Sex Determination in Maize; Genes Involved in Feminization; Genes Involved in Masculinization; Silkless1-A Gene Involved in Perception and Protection from theSex Determination Signal; Genetic Interaction Between Sex-Determining Genes; Molecular Identity of the Ts2 Gene; Molecular Identity of Ts1; Are Cytokinins Involved with Ts1 and Ts2 in Lower Floret Abortion?
Molecular Identity of Class II Tasselseeds-Ts4Molecular Identity of Ts6, A Dominant Gain-of-FunctionMutant of ids1; The Maize Pistil Abortion Pathway may be Under Small RNA Control; The Relationship Between Maize AP2 Genes and Sex Determination; Hormones, AP2 Genes and MADS Box Genes-What is theConnection To Sex Determination? Evidence and Speculation; Acknowledgements; References; The Evolution of Floral Symmetry; Introduction; Definitions of Symmetry; Symmetry and Flower Development; Evolution of Flower Symmetry; The Significance of Symmetry in Plant-Pollinator Interactions
Molecular Bases of Flower SymmetryPerspectives; Acknowledgements; References; Protein Turnover in Grass Leaves; Introduction; Protein Synthesis; Protein Degradation; Whole-Leaf Regulation of Protein Content; Implications of Protein Turnover in Whole Plants; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contributor:

Kader, Jean-Claude.
Delseny, Michel.

ISBN:

1-282-77004-7
9786612770043
0-12-380871-5

OCLC:

700688822