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The Chemistry and Biochemistry of Plant Hormones

Recent Advances in Phytochemistry

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 1974
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: V. C. Runeckles, E. Sondheimer, D. C. Walton
  • Language: English

The Chemistry and Biochemistry of Plant Hormones: Recent Advances in Phytochemistry, Volume 7 provides an understanding of the chemistry and biochemistry of plant hormones. This… Read more

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The Chemistry and Biochemistry of Plant Hormones: Recent Advances in Phytochemistry, Volume 7 provides an understanding of the chemistry and biochemistry of plant hormones. This book discusses the presents the experiments and techniques that lead to a deeper understanding of the mode of action of plant hormones. Organized into six chapters, this volume begins with an overview on gibberellins wherein isolation and characterization techniques are emphasized. This text then examines the status of cytokinin chemistry with emphasis on methods of structure elucidation, synthesis, and structure–activity relations. Other chapters consider the synergistic effects possible when workers from various areas are able to collaborate. This book discusses as well the chemistry of abscisic acid. The final chapter deals with the suggested paths for the biosynthesis of ethylene, which would facilitate work on the regulation of ethylene biosynthesis. This book is a valuable resource for biochemists, biophysicists, photobiologists, plant physiologists, and research workers.

Table of contents


List of Contributors

Preface

Dedication

Recent Aspects of the Chemistry and Biosynthesis of the Gibberellins

Introduction

Chemical Structures

Structure Determination

Identification in Plants

Biosynthetic Metabolism

Catabolic Metabolism

Concluding Remarks

References

Chemistry of the Cytokinins

Introduction

Chemistry of the Cytokinins: Elucidation of Cytokinin Structures

Synthesis and Biological Activity of Cytokinins

Changes in Structure

Antagonists of the Cytokinins

Summary

References

Chemistry and Biochemistry of Abscisic Acid

Introduction and Definition

Revision of the Absolute Configuration of Abscisic Acid

Synthesis

Chemistry

Biological Activity of Analogs

Pathway of Biosynthesis

Stereochemistry of Biosynthesis

Regulation of Biosynthesis

Compartmentalization

Metabolites of Abscisic Acid

Naturally Occurring Compounds Related to Abscisic Acid

Biochemical Role of Abscisic Acid

Conclusions

References

The Biochemistry of the Action of Indoleacetic Acid on Plant Growth

Introduction

Primary Action

Mediation of Auxin Action

Action on the Cell Wall

Summary

References

Gibberellin Control of a Secretory Tissue

Text

References

The Biochemistry of Ethylene: Biogenesis and Metabolism

Introduction

Biochemistry of Ethylene Production in Higher Plants

Biochemistry of Ethylene Production in Fungi

Metabolism of Ethylene

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 1974
  • Language: English

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