Germination and Reserve Mobilization
- 1st Edition - January 15, 1985
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: David R. Murray
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 5 1 1 9 0 2 - 3
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 4 3 8 5 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 6 9 1 9 - 1
Seed Physiology, Volume 2, Germination and Reserve Mobilization, addresses some of the major unanswered questions about seed dormancy, germination, and post-germination development… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSeed Physiology, Volume 2, Germination and Reserve Mobilization, addresses some of the major unanswered questions about seed dormancy, germination, and post-germination development of the seedling. The book contains seven chapters and begins with two studies on dormancy—one on the structural constraints to germination and another on metabolic barriers preventing germination. These are followed by separate chapters on the physical and biochemical events following the imbibition of water by dry seeds; the mobilization of polysaccharide reserves from endosperm; the mobilization of nitrogen and phosphorus from external storage tissues; and the mobilization of lipid reserves in seed tissues. The final chapter reviews the subject of embryonic axis-cotyledon interaction, considering mainly those species where the cotyledons are adapted for the storage of reserves. Both this volume and its companion (Seed Physiology Volume 1. Development) will provide a valuable resource for advanced students, teachers, and researchers in plant physiology, biochemistry, agronomy, and related disciplines.
List of Contributors
Preface
Contents of Volume 1
1. Structural Aspects of Dormancy
I. Introduction
II. The Concept of Dormancy
III. Dormancy, Seed Viability and Longevity
IV. Structural Factors Influencing Coat-Imposed Dormancy
V. Mechanical Strength of the Seed Coat
VI. Treatment to Break Dormancy
VII. Concluding Remarks
References
2. Metabolic Aspects of Dormancy
I. Introduction
II. Gene Repression
III. Hormonal Changes
IV. Phytochrome Control of Metabolism
V. Respiration
VI. Mobilization of Reserves
VII. Conclusion
References
3. Early Events in Germination
I. Introduction
II. The Phase of Imbibition
III. Metabolism
IV. Concluding Discussion
References
4. Mobilization of Polysaccharide Reserves from Endosperm
I. Introduction
II. Starch Hydrolysis in Cereal Endosperm
III. Cell Wall Mobilization
IV. Future Prospects
References
5. Mobilization of Nitrogen and Phosphorus from Endosperm
I. Introduction
II. Mobilization of Nitrogen
III. Mobilization of Phosphorus
IV. Conceptual Model of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Mobilization
References
6. Mobilization of Oil and Wax Reserves
I. Introduction
II. Oil and Wax Composition of Mature Seeds
III. Developmental Patterns of Glyoxysomes and Their Enzymes
IV. Lipolysis of Triacylglycerols
V. Lipolysis of Wax Esters
VI. ß-Oxidation of Fatty Acids
VII. Metabolism of Acetyl Coenzyme A
VIII. Control of Lipid Mobilization
IX. Summary and Perspectives
References
7. Axis-Cotyledon Relationships during Reserve Mobilization
I. The Influence of Cotyledons on Axis Development
II. Regulation of Reserve Mobilization from Cotyledons by the Axis
III. Conclusions
References
Plant Species Index
Subject Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 15, 1985
- No. of pages (eBook): 310
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780125119023
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483243856
- eBook ISBN: 9781483269191
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