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Nitrogen Fixation

Achievements and Objectives

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  1. Peter M. Gresshoff
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  2. L. Evans Roth
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Table of contents (73 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Overview Section

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Recent studies on the biochemistry and chemistry of nitrogenases

      • B. E. Smith
      Pages 3-13

    3. Nodulation genetics: the plant-bacterial interface

      • Sharon R. Long
      Pages 15-19

    4. Physiological, metabolic and developmental implications of O2 regulation in legume nodules

      • D. B. Layzell, S. Hunt, A. H. M. Moloney, S. M. Fernando, L. Diaz del Castillo
      Pages 21-32

    5. Regulation of nitrogen fixation and assimilation genes in the free-living versus symbiotic state

      • Frans J. deBruijn, Uwe Hilgert, John Stigter, Maria Schneider, Heiner Meyer, Ulrike Klosse et al.
      Pages 33-44

    6. Evolution, structure and function of nitrogen-fixing root nodules: Confessions of ignorance

      • Janet I. Sprent
      Pages 45-54

    7. Nitrogen cycling and human intervention

      • A. J. M. Schoot Uiterkamp
      Pages 55-66

    8. H2 cycling in N2 fixation: Past, present, and future outlook

      • Daniel J. Arp
      Pages 67-76

  3. Nitrogenase Biochemistry and Chemical Models

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 77-77
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    2. Analysis of Azotobacter vinelandii strains containing defined deletions in nif genes required for FeMo-co biosynthesis

      • Sara Tal, Jia-ge Li, Teresa Chun, Amy Robinson, Barbara Burgess
      Pages 79-86

    3. In vitro synthesis of the iron-molybdenum cofactor and its analogs: Requirement of a non-nif gene product for the synthesis, and altered properties of dinitrogenase

      • Vinod K. Shah, Mark S. Madden, Paul W. Ludden
      Pages 87-93

    4. Identification of FeMoco domains within the nitrogenase MoFe protein

      • Dennis R. Dean, Deborah J. Scott, William E. Newton
      Pages 95-102

    5. Kinetics and mechanisms of ATP hydrolysis, electron transfers and proton release by Klebsiella pneumoniae nitrogenase

      • Roger N. F. Thorneley
      Pages 103-109

    6. Crystal structure of the nitrogenase iron protein from Azotobacter vinelandii

      • Millie M. Georgiadis, Pinak Chakrabarti, Douglas C. Rees
      Pages 111-116

    7. Structure of the nitrogenase MoFe protein: Spatial distribution of the intrinsic metal atoms determined by X-ray anomalous scattering

      • J. T. Bolin, A. E. Ronco, L. E. Mortenson, T. V. Morgan, M. Williamson, N.-h. Xuong
      Pages 117-124

    8. Vanadium nitrogenase of Azotobacter

      • R. R. Eady, R. Pau, D. J. Lowe, F. J. Luque
      Pages 125-133

    9. Possible structural analogs for the Fe/M/S sites in the nitrogenases. The[Fe6S6(L)6(M(CO)3)2]n- clusters and the [(MFe3S4)2(μ2-S)(μ2-L)]n- singly- and doubly-bridged double cubanes

      • D. Coucouvanis
      Pages 135-144

    10. Workshop summary: How is the MoFe protein organized to fix nitrogen?

      • William E. Newton
      Pages 145-148

  4. Plant-Microbe Interactions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 175-175
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We are witnessing an increased awareness of the earth's environment. Examples are easily seen in the rise of 'Green Parties' across Europe, North America, Australasia, and lately Eastern Europe. The public outcry following industrial mishaps in Alaska, Chernobyl, Basel, and Bhopal, as well as the renewed legislative activity, such as the Clean Air Act in the USA and the European Community directive to member nation concerning the control of release of genetically engineered organisms are further examples of the general interest in the biosphere. The 'Ozone hole', 'Greenhouse gases', and 'Genetically engineered Microorganisms' have gained public profiles, and are discussed widely in newspapers, magazines and the electronic media. A recent educational survey of nations, belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) showed that school children are more literate with ecological terms (as listed above) than with 'pure' scientific terms, like 'phloem', 'mitosis', 'proton', or 'Jurasic period'. Perhaps the increase in awareness is cyclical, being fed by non-scientific, sociological and economic advances. The late 1960s/early 1970s saw a major increase in environmental consciousness. Anti-pollution groups were founded, healthfood shops and naturopathy became acceptable as did recycling, the use of lead-free gasoline, and the reduced usage of environmental toxins, like DDT and PCB. For example, Monsanto Chemical Company instigated a self-imposed halt to the manufacture of PCB in the mid-seventies. Chemical companies started to look at biodegradable herbicides, slow release fertilizers, and specifically targeted pesticides.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Nitrogen Fixation

  • Book Subtitle: Achievements and Objectives

  • Editors: Peter M. Gresshoff, L. Evans Roth, Gary Stacey, William E. Newton

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6432-0

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1990

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4684-6434-4Published: 25 November 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4684-6432-0Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 869

  • Topics: Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary

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