Signaling Pathways in Plants

1st Edition, Volume 35 - September 5, 2014
Editors: Yasunori Machida, Chentao Lin, Fuyuhiko Tamanoi
Language: English
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This special issue of The Enzymes is targeted towards researchers in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, pharmacology, and cancer. This volume discusses signaling pathways in plants.

Preface
Chapter One: Regulatory Networks Acted Upon by the GID1–DELLA System After Perceiving Gibberellin
- Abstract
- 1 Gibberellin Perception System in Higher Plants
- 2 Suppression of DNA-Binding Activity of TFs by DELLA (Trapping Function of DELLA)
- 3 Transcriptional Regulation of Downstream Genes Via the Interaction of DELLA with Their Promoters (Direct Targeting Function of DELLA)
- 4 Other Functions of DELLA Besides Transcriptional Regulation
- 5 Future Perspectives
Chapter Two: Phosphorylation Networks in the Abscisic Acid Signaling Pathway
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 SnRK2: A Core Component in ABA Signaling
- 3 MAPK Cascades in ABA Signaling
- 4 Phosphoproteomic Approach to the Phosphorylation Network in ABA Signaling
- 5 Future Perspectives
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Three: Action of Strigolactones in Plants
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Biosynthesis and Distribution of Strigolactones
- 3 The Strigolactone Signaling Pathway
- 4 Effect of Strigolactones on Plant Adaption to Environments
Chapter Four: Peptide Ligands in Plants
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Clavata3/Embryo surrounding region
- 3 Systemin
- 4 Hydroxyproline-Rich SlSys
- 5 Plant Elicitor Peptide
- 6 Phytosulfokine
- 7 Plant Peptide Containing Sulfated Tyrosine 1
- 8 Root Meristem Growth Factor
- 9 Inflorescence Deficient in Abscission
- 10 C-Terminally Encoded Peptide
- 11 Epidermal Patterning Factor/EPF Like
- 12 Lure
- 13 S-Locus Cysteine-Rich Protein/S-Locus Protein 11
- 14 Rapid Alkalinization Factor
- 15 Xylogen
- 16 Tapetum Determinant1
- 17 Conclusions
Chapter Five: Florigen Signaling
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Identification of Florigen
- 3 Structure of the FT Protein
- 4 FT-Interacting Factors
- 5 Florigen Activation Complex
- 6 Molecular Mechanisms of FAC Formation: 14-3-3 as a Florigen Receptor
- 7 Gene Networks Downstream of Florigen
- 8 Pleiotropic Functions of the FT Family
- 9 Molecular Function of the FT Protein
- 10 Intercellular Transport of FT
- 11 Photoperiodic Regulation of Florigen Gene Expression
- 12 Natural Variation in Flowering Time Genes
- 13 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Six: Signaling Pathway that Controls Plant Cytokinesis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The NACK-PQR Pathway: A MAP Kinase Cascade that Positively Regulates Plant Cytokinesis
- 3 Functions of Cytokinetic Kinesin NACK Are Dually Regulated by CDKs
- 4 Effectors Controlled by the NACK-PQR Pathway
- 5 Future Prospects
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Seven: Cryptochrome-Mediated Light Responses in Plants
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Physiological Responses Mediated by Plant Cryptochromes
- 3 Perspectives
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Eight: Multiple Roles of the Plasma Membrane H⁺-ATPase and Its Regulation
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 H⁺-ATPase and Stomatal Movements
- 3 H⁺-ATPase and Hypocotyl Elongation
- 4 Evolution of the H⁺-ATPase
- 5 Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Nine: Structure and Function of the ZTL/FKF1/LKP2 Group Proteins in Arabidopsis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Circadian Clock Regulation by ZTL
- 3 Photoperiodic Flowering Regulation by FKF1
- 4 General LOV Chemistry
- 5 LOV Domain Photocycle
- 6 ZTL Group Protein Structure and Function
- 7 Perspectives
- Acknowledgments
Author Index
Subject Index

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Yasunori Machida

Chentao Lin

Fuyuhiko Tamanoi