Annual Plant Reviews, The GibberellinsPeter Hedden, Stephen G. Thomas First discovered as fungal metabolites, the gibberellins were recognised as plant hormones over 50 years ago. They regulate reproductive development in all vascular plants, while their role in flowering plants has broadened to include also the regulation of growth and other developmental processes. This timely book covers the substantial and impressive recent advances in our understanding of the gibberellins and their roles in plant development, including the biosynthesis, inactivation, transport, perception and signal transduction of these important hormones. An introductory chapter traces the history of gibberellin research, describing the many discoveries that form the basis for the recent progress. The exciting emerging evidence for the interaction of gibberellin signalling with that of the other hormones is critically evaluated. The occurrence of gibberellins in fungal, bacterial and lower plant species is also discussed, with emphasis on evolution. Manipulation of gibberellin metabolism and signal transduction through chemical or genetic intervention has been an important aspect of crop husbandry for many years. The reader is presented with important information on the advances in applying gibberellin research in agriculture and horticulture. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 49: The Gibberellins is an important resource for plant geneticists and biochemists, as well as agricultural and horticultural research workers, advanced students of plant science and university lecturers in related disciplines. It is an essential addition to the shelves of university and research institute libraries and agricultural and horticultural institutions teaching and researching plant science. |
Contents
Wilhelm Rademacher Rothamsted Research | 16 |
Gibberellin Biosynthesis in Higher Plants | 37 |
Inactivation Processes | 73 |
Gibberellin Transport | 95 |
Biosynthesis | 121 |
DownRegulating DELLA | 153 |
Master Regulators of GibberellinResponsive | 189 |
interaction | 200 |
Gibberellins and Seed Germination | 253 |
Gibberellins and Plant Vegetative Growth | 285 |
Gibberellins and Plant Reproduction | 323 |
Chemical Regulators of Gibberellin Status and their Application | 359 |
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Genetic Control of Gibberellin Metabolism and Signalling | 405 |
Appendix The structures of the gibberellins | 431 |
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Annual Plant Reviews: The gibberellins. Volume 49 Peter Hedden,Stephen Gregory Thomas No preview available - 2016 |