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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Peroxisome functions
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Peroxisome biogenesis and protein import
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Back Matter
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About this book
In the two decades since the last comprehensive work on plant peroxisomes appeared, the scientific approaches employed in the study of plant biology have changed beyond all recognition. The accelerating pace of plant research in the post-genomic era is leading us to appreciate that peroxisomes have many important roles in plant cells, including reserve mobilisation, nitrogen assimilation, defence against stress, and metabolism of plant hormones, which are vital for productivity and normal plant development. Many plant scientists are finding, and will no doubt continue to find, that their own area of research is connected in some way to peroxisomes.
Written by the leading experts in the field, this book surveys peroxisomal metabolic pathways, protein targeting and biogenesis of the organelle and prospects for the manipulation of peroxisomal function for biotechnological purposes. It aims to draw together the current state of the art as a convenient starting point for anyone, student or researcher, who wishes to know about plant peroxisomes.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Plant Peroxisomes
Book Subtitle: Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Biotechnological Applications
Editors: Alison Baker, Ian A. Graham
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9858-3
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2002
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-0587-9Published: 30 April 2002
Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-6007-5Published: 01 December 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-94-015-9858-3Published: 14 March 2013
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 505
Number of Illustrations: 59 b/w illustrations, 5 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plant Physiology, Plant Sciences, Biochemistry, general