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Phytochromes

Methods and Protocols

  • Includes cutting-edge methods and protocols
  • Provides step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results
  • Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology (MIMB, volume 2026)

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Table of contents (22 protocols)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Detection of Phytochrome Phosphorylation in Plants

    • Eva Klement, Péter Gyula, András Viczián
    Pages 41-67
  3. Detection of SUMOylated Phytochromes in Plants

    • Beatriz Orosa, András Viczián
    Pages 69-83
  4. Expression, Purification, and Spectral Characterization of Phytochromes

    • Yun-Jeong Han, Jae-Yong Cho, Jeong-Il Kim
    Pages 95-111
  5. In Vivo Spectroscopy

    • Cornelia Klose
    Pages 113-120
  6. Basic Phytochrome B Calculations

    • Robert W. Smith, Christian Fleck
    Pages 121-133
  7. Quantitative Analysis of Photobodies

    • Chan Yul Yoo, Desiree Williams, Meng Chen
    Pages 135-141
  8. Regulation of Alternative Splicing by Phytochrome

    • Tomonao Matsushita
    Pages 143-148
  9. Phytochrome Regulation of Seed Germination

    • Kijong Song, Giltsu Choi
    Pages 149-156
  10. Shade Avoidance and Neighbor Detection

    • Irma Roig-Villanova, Sandi PauliÅ¡ić, Jaime F. Martinez-Garcia
    Pages 157-168
  11. Measuring Phytochrome-Dependent Light Input to the Plant Circadian Clock

    • Rachael J. Oakenfull, James Ronald, Seth J. Davis
    Pages 179-192
  12. Characterization of Flowering Time Mutants

    • Xu Wang, Qing Liu, Wenjin He, Chentao Lin, Qin Wang
    Pages 193-199
  13. Phytochrome and Light Signaling in Marchantia

    • Keisuke Inoue, Ryuichi Nishihama, Takayuki Kohchi
    Pages 215-223
  14. Analysis of Physcomitrella Phytochrome Mutants via Phototropism and Polarotropism

    • Anna Lena Ermert, Fabian Stahl, Tanja Gans, Jon Hughes
    Pages 225-236

About this book

This volume aims at providing readers with protocols to enhance their research for the next decade of phytochrome research. The chapters in this book cover topics such as tests for light-dependent interaction of phytochrome binding proteins using yeast two hybrid assays, in vitro pull down, and co-immunoprecipitation from stable transgenic lines; investigations into phosphorylation, SUMOylation, and ubiquitination of phytochromes and other proteins; a look at how in vivo spectroscopy can be used to measure Pfr levels of phytochrome in planta; identifying hormonal action and co-action in light-regulated processes; and ways to use the CRISPR/Cas9 system to generate Physcomitrella mutant lines. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Phytochromes: Methods and Protocols serves as a guideline to researchers who are new to the field, and a stepping stone for experienced researchers looking to expand their knowledge of this evolving field. 

 


Editors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Biology, Institute of Biology II and Signalling Research Centres BIOSS and CIBSS, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

    Andreas Hiltbrunner

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Phytochromes

  • Book Subtitle: Methods and Protocols

  • Editors: Andreas Hiltbrunner

  • Series Title: Methods in Molecular Biology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-9612-4

  • Publisher: Humana New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Protocols

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-9611-7Published: 18 July 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-9614-8Published: 14 August 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-9612-4Published: 17 July 2019

  • Series ISSN: 1064-3745

  • Series E-ISSN: 1940-6029

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 278

  • Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations, 30 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Plant Sciences

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Softcover Book USD 129.99
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Hardcover Book USD 199.99
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