Physiology and Biochemistry of Plant Cell Walls (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 1996)

The plant cell wall plays a vital role in almost every aspect of plant physiology. New techniques in spectroscopy, biophysics and molecular biology have revealed the extraordinary complexity of its molecular architecture and just how important this structure is in the control of plant growth and development. The Second Edition of this accessible and integrated textbook has been revised and updated throughout. As well as focusing on the structure and function of plant cell walls the book also looks at the applications of this research. It discusses how plant cell walls can be exploited by the biotechnology industry and some of the main challenges for future research. Key topics include: architecture and skeletal functions of the wall; cell-wall formation; control of cell growth; role in intracellular transport; interactions with other organisms; cell-wall degradation; biotechnological applications of cell-walls; role in diet and health. This textbook provides a clear, well illustrated introduction to the physiology and biochemistry of plant cell walls which will be invaluable to upper level undergraduate and post graduate students of plant physiology, plant pathology, plant biotechnology and biochemistry.

General

Imprint:	Chapman and Hall
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Topics in Plant Physiology, 2
Release date:	July 1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	Christopher T. Brett • Keith W. Waldron
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
Edition:	2nd ed. 1996
ISBN-13:	978-0-412-72020-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-412-72020-5
Barcode:	9780412720208

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