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New Light on Alkaloid Biosynthesis and Future Prospects
- 1st Edition, Volume 68 - July 27, 2013
- Editor: Nathalie Giglioli-Guivarc'h
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 0 8 0 6 1 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 9 4 1 1 - 6
Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 68th volume, the series features varied re… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 68th volume, the series features varied reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This thematic volume features reviews on a new light on alkaloid biosynthesis and future prospects.
- In-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences
- Features varied reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology
- Features reviews on biosynthesis of alkaloids in plants
Postgraduates and researchers in plant sciences, including botany, plant biochemistry, plant physiology, plant pathology, virology, entomology, and molecular biology
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ADVANCES IN BOTANICAL RESEARCH
Contributors
Preface
Chapter One. Towards Complete Elucidation of Monoterpene Indole Alkaloid Biosynthesis Pathway: Catharanthus roseus as a Pioneer System
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Division of MIA Biosynthesis Pathway
3 Organisation and Spatial Separation of MIA Biosynthesis
4 Large-Scale Genomic Approaches in Functional Characterisation of Genes Involved in MIA Biosynthesis
5 Metabolic Engineering of the MIA Biosynthesis Pathway
6 Conclusions and Perspectives
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Two. Increasing the Pace of New Discoveries in Tropane Alkaloid Biosynthesis
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Tropane Alkaloids in Plants: From Herbs to Trees
3 Biosynthesis of Tropane Alkaloids
4 Metabolic Engineering of Tropane Alkaloids
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Three. Deciphering the Evolution, Cell Biology and Regulation of Monoterpene Indole Alkaloids
1 Introduction
2 Regulation of MIA Biosynthesis Pathway
3 Spatial Organization of MIA Biosynthesis
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Four. Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Purine Alkaloids
1 Introduction
2 Occurrence of Purine Alkaloids in Plant Kingdom
3 Biosynthesis of Purine Alkaloids
4 Catabolism of Caffeine
5 Distribution of Purine Alkaloids in Tissues and Cells
6 Biotechnology of Purine Alkaloids
7 In Planta Function of Purine Alkaloids
8 Conclusions and Perspectives
References
Chapter Five. Camptothecin: Biosynthesis, Biotechnological Production and Resistance Mechanism(s)
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Camptothecin Biosynthetic Pathway
3 Biotechnological Production of Camptothecin and Its Derivatives
4 Resistance Mechanism(s) in Camptothecin-Producing Plants
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Six. Improved Production of Plant Isoquinoline Alkaloids by Metabolic Engineering
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Isoquinoline Alkaloid Biosynthesis and Pathway Characterization
3 Metabolic Pathway Engineering
4 Perspectives
5 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter Seven. Bioengineering of Isoquinoline Alkaloid Production in Microbial Systems
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Design of IQA Biosynthetic Pathways and Their Enzymes in Bacteria
3 Perspectives
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Eight. From Bioreactor to Entire Plants: Development of Production Systems for Secondary Metabolites
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 General Strategies to Produce Secondary Metabolites from Plant Material
3 Tropane Alkaloids Produced by Solanaceae
4 Furanocoumarins Produced by Rutaceae
5 Evaluating Plant Bioproduction and Selecting High-Producing Genotypes
6 First Steps in the Development of Agronomical Bioproduction
7 Biotechnological Approaches: From Callus to Organ In Vitro Culture
8 Process Engineering and Low-Cost ‘Bioreactor’ Design
9 Comparison Between Biotech (In Vitro) and Field Production
10 Hydroponics and Aeroponics as Open Bioreactors for the Production and Exploitation of High-Quality Biomass
11 Future Perspectives and Limitations; Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Nine. New Methods of Analysis and Investigation of Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Extraction and Purification Methods
3 Analytical Methods
4 Applications in Fingerprint Analysis
5 Conclusions
References
Chapter Ten. Like Cures Like: Caffeine Immunizes Plants Against Biotic Stresses
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 Caffeine Biosynthesis
3 Caffeine-Producing Transgenic Plants
4 Biotic Stress Tolerance
5 Activation of Defence System
6 Caffeine Targets
7 Caffeine Signal Cascade
8 Plant Immunization
9 Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Eleven. Alkaloids from Marine Bacteria
1 Introduction
2 Occurrence and Biological Activities of Alkaloids from Marine Bacteria
3 Biosynthesis of Alkaloids in Marine Bacteria
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Author Index
Subject Index
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 68
- Published: July 27, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780124080614
- eBook ISBN: 9780080994116
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