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Ethylene in Plant Biology
2nd Edition - June 15, 1992
Authors: Frederick B. Abeles, Page W. Morgan, Mikal E. Saltveit Jr.
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780120414512
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eBook ISBN:9780080916286
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Ethylene in Plant Biology, Second Edition provides a definitive survey of what is currently known about this structurally simplest of all plant growth regulators. This volume…Read more
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Ethylene in Plant Biology, Second Edition provides a definitive survey of what is currently known about this structurally simplest of all plant growth regulators. This volume contains all new material plus a bibliographic guide to the complete literature of this field. Progress in molecular biology and biotechnology as well as biochemistry, plant physiology, development, regulation, and environmental aspects is covered in nine chapters co-authored by three eminent authorities in plant ethylene research. This volume is the modern text reference for all researchers and students of ethylene in plant and agricultural science.
Completely updated
Concise, readable style for students and professional
Contains an extensive bibliographic guide to the original literature
Well illustrated with diagrams and photographs
Thorough coverage of: ethylene and ethephon roles and effects stress ethylene, biosynthesis of ethylene, molecular biology of ethylene, action of ethylene, agricultural uses of ethylene
Students, researchers, technical and applied scientists in plant physiology and plant pathology, agronomy and crop science, horticulture, botany, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, entomology, and environmental protection
Preface.Reference System Usage.Frequently Used Abbreviations.Introduction and Historical Perspectives.Ethylene Analysis and Properties of the Gas.The Biosynthesis of Ethylene.Regulation of Ethylene Production by Internal, Environmental, and Stress Factors.Roles and Physiological Effects of Ethylene in Plant Physiology: Dormancy, Growth and Development.Fruit Ripening, Abscission and Postharvest Disorders.The Mechanisms of Ethylene Action.Ethylene in the Environment.The Role of Ethylene in Agriculture.References.Index.
No. of pages: 414
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: June 15, 1992
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780120414512
eBook ISBN: 9780080916286
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Frederick B. Abeles
Affiliations and expertise
United States Department of Agriculture, Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory, Kearneysville, West Virginia, U.S.A.
PM
Page W. Morgan
Affiliations and expertise
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, U.S.A.