C4 plant biology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rowan F. Sage, Russell K. Monson
| C4 plant biology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rowan F. Sage, Russell K. Monson |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Diego, : Academic Press, c1999 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (616 p.) |
| Disciplina | 572/.46 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
SageRowan Frederick
MonsonR. K <1954-> (Russell K.) |
| Collana | Physiological ecology series |
| Soggetto topico |
Photosynthesis - Regulation
Photosynthesis - Molecular aspects |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-04690-6
9786611046903 0-08-052839-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; C4 Plant Biology; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part I: Perspectives; Chapter 1. Why C4 Photosynthesis?; I. Introduction; II. The Problem with Rubisco; III. How C4 Photosynthesis Solves the Rubisco Problem; IV. Significant Variations on the C4 Theme; V. The Consequences of the Evolution of C4 Photosynthesis; VI. C4 Photosynthesis in the Future; VII. Summary; References; Chapter 2. C4 Photosynthesis: A Historical Overview; I. Introduction; II. The Prediscovery Scene (Before 1965); III. Discovery: Radiotracer Evidence (1954-1967)
IV. Mechanism, Functions, and Recognition (1965-1970)V. Selected Aspects of the C4 Story (1970- ); VI. Summary; References; Part II: Structure-Function of the C4 Syndrome; Chapter 3. The Biochemistry of C4 Photosynthesis; I. Introduction; II. CO2 Concentration and Rubisco Activity in Bundle Sheath Cells; III. Energetics of C4 Photosynthesis; IV. Coordination of the Two Cell Types in C4 Photosynthesis; V. Intracellular Transport of Metabolites; VI. Summary; References; Chapter 4. Regulation of the C4 Pathway; I. Introduction; II. An Overview of the Regulation of the C4 Cycle III. Regulation of the C4 CycleIV. Interactions between the C4 Cycle and Mitochondrial Metabolism; V. Regulation of the Benson-Calvin Cycle in C4 Plants; VI. Regulation of Product Synthesis in Leaves of C4 Plants; VII. Summary; References; Chapter 5. Leaf Structure and Development in C4 Plants; I. Introduction; II. Kranz Anatomy and Biochemical Compartmentation; III. Development of the C4 Syndrome; IV. Summary; References; Chapter 6. Modeling C4 Photosynthesis; I. Introduction; II. Basic Model Equations; III. Analysis of the Model; IV. Summary; References Part III: Ecology of C4 PhotosynthesisChapter 7. Environmental Responses; I. Introduction; II. Light; III. Nitrogen; IV. Water; V. Temperature; VI. Summary; References; Chapter 8. Success of C4 Photosynthesis in the Field: Lessons from Communities Dominated by C4 Plants; I. Introduction; II. The C4-Dominated Tallgrass Prairies of North America; III. The C4-Dominated Neotropical Savannas; IV. Summary; References; Chapter 9. C4 Plants and Herbivory; I. Introduction; II. Unique Features of C4 Species That May Affect Herbivores and Plant Responses to Herbivory III. How Important Are C4 Characteristics to Herbivory Tolerance and Resistance?IV. Summary; References; Chapter 10. The Biogeography of C4 Photosynthesis: Patterns and Controlling Factors; I. Introduction; II. The Global Distribution of C4 Photosynthesis; III. Factors Controlling the Distribution of C4 Species; IV. C4 Plants in the Future; V. Summary; References; Part IV: The Evolution of C4 Photosynthesis; Chapter 11. The Origins of C4 Genes and Evolutionary Pattern in the C4 Metabolic Phenotype; I. Introduction; II. The Evolution of C4 Genes III. The Evolution of C4 Metabolism as Evidenced in C3-C4 Intermediates |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458077303321 |
| San Diego, : Academic Press, c1999 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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C4 plant biology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rowan F. Sage, Russell K. Monson
| C4 plant biology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rowan F. Sage, Russell K. Monson |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Diego, : Academic Press, c1999 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (616 p.) |
| Disciplina | 572/.46 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
SageRowan Frederick
MonsonR. K <1954-> (Russell K.) |
| Collana | Physiological ecology series |
| Soggetto topico |
Photosynthesis - Regulation
Photosynthesis - Molecular aspects |
| ISBN |
1-281-04690-6
9786611046903 0-08-052839-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; C4 Plant Biology; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part I: Perspectives; Chapter 1. Why C4 Photosynthesis?; I. Introduction; II. The Problem with Rubisco; III. How C4 Photosynthesis Solves the Rubisco Problem; IV. Significant Variations on the C4 Theme; V. The Consequences of the Evolution of C4 Photosynthesis; VI. C4 Photosynthesis in the Future; VII. Summary; References; Chapter 2. C4 Photosynthesis: A Historical Overview; I. Introduction; II. The Prediscovery Scene (Before 1965); III. Discovery: Radiotracer Evidence (1954-1967)
IV. Mechanism, Functions, and Recognition (1965-1970)V. Selected Aspects of the C4 Story (1970- ); VI. Summary; References; Part II: Structure-Function of the C4 Syndrome; Chapter 3. The Biochemistry of C4 Photosynthesis; I. Introduction; II. CO2 Concentration and Rubisco Activity in Bundle Sheath Cells; III. Energetics of C4 Photosynthesis; IV. Coordination of the Two Cell Types in C4 Photosynthesis; V. Intracellular Transport of Metabolites; VI. Summary; References; Chapter 4. Regulation of the C4 Pathway; I. Introduction; II. An Overview of the Regulation of the C4 Cycle III. Regulation of the C4 CycleIV. Interactions between the C4 Cycle and Mitochondrial Metabolism; V. Regulation of the Benson-Calvin Cycle in C4 Plants; VI. Regulation of Product Synthesis in Leaves of C4 Plants; VII. Summary; References; Chapter 5. Leaf Structure and Development in C4 Plants; I. Introduction; II. Kranz Anatomy and Biochemical Compartmentation; III. Development of the C4 Syndrome; IV. Summary; References; Chapter 6. Modeling C4 Photosynthesis; I. Introduction; II. Basic Model Equations; III. Analysis of the Model; IV. Summary; References Part III: Ecology of C4 PhotosynthesisChapter 7. Environmental Responses; I. Introduction; II. Light; III. Nitrogen; IV. Water; V. Temperature; VI. Summary; References; Chapter 8. Success of C4 Photosynthesis in the Field: Lessons from Communities Dominated by C4 Plants; I. Introduction; II. The C4-Dominated Tallgrass Prairies of North America; III. The C4-Dominated Neotropical Savannas; IV. Summary; References; Chapter 9. C4 Plants and Herbivory; I. Introduction; II. Unique Features of C4 Species That May Affect Herbivores and Plant Responses to Herbivory III. How Important Are C4 Characteristics to Herbivory Tolerance and Resistance?IV. Summary; References; Chapter 10. The Biogeography of C4 Photosynthesis: Patterns and Controlling Factors; I. Introduction; II. The Global Distribution of C4 Photosynthesis; III. Factors Controlling the Distribution of C4 Species; IV. C4 Plants in the Future; V. Summary; References; Part IV: The Evolution of C4 Photosynthesis; Chapter 11. The Origins of C4 Genes and Evolutionary Pattern in the C4 Metabolic Phenotype; I. Introduction; II. The Evolution of C4 Genes III. The Evolution of C4 Metabolism as Evidenced in C3-C4 Intermediates |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784562103321 |
| San Diego, : Academic Press, c1999 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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