Physiology of Metabolism

1st Edition - November 19, 1987
Editor: David D. Davies
Language: English
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 6 2 7 5 - 3

The Biochemistry of Plants, Volume 12: Physiology of Metabolism focuses on plant biochemistry, with emphasis on the metabolism of plants. This book discusses the organizational… Read more

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The Biochemistry of Plants, Volume 12: Physiology of Metabolism focuses on plant biochemistry, with emphasis on the metabolism of plants. This book discusses the organizational resistance to account for changes in the rate of respiration that both cells and organs undertake. Organized into two parts encompassing eight chapters, this volume starts with an overview of the microtubule structure and function in plant cell biology. This book then discusses the presence of microtubular structures in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. Other chapters consider the characteristics of plant cells, which possess the highest degree of subcellular compartmentation of metabolism. This text discusses as well the various transport reactions that are involved in primary metabolic pathways in plants. The final chapter explores the several changes that fruits undergo to reach maturity, including the development of color and aroma, as well as improvements in texture and flavor. This book is a valuable resource for biologists, plant scientists, and agriculturists.

List of Contributors General Preface Preface to Volume 12 I Cellular Organization 1 Comparative Biochemistry of Plant and Animal Tubulins I. General Introduction II. Biochemistry of Microtubules References 2 Subcellular Transport of Metabolites in Plant Cells I. Introduction II. Metabolite Transport of Chloroplasts III. Metabolite Transport of Mitochondria IV. Metabolite Transport of Vacuoles V. The Function of Subcellular Transport Processes in Metabolism VI. Final Remarks References 3 Compartmentation of Plant Metabolism I. Introduction II. Sucrose Synthesis III. Sucrose Dissimilation IV. Conclusions References 4 The Role of Calcium in Metabolic Control I. Introduction II. Ca2+: The Universal Second Messenger III. Why Do Cells React Differently to Calcium? IV. Regulation of Calcium Levels by External Messengers V. Compartmentation of Calcium-Dependent Events VI. Regulation of Calcium-Dependent Events by Concentration of Calcium-Response Elements VII. Regulation of Calcium-Dependent Events through Changes in Sensitivity VIII. Calcium and Tropisms IX. Concluding Remarks References II The Metabolism of Organs and Tissues 5 Temperature and Metabolism I. Introduction II. Basic Functions Affected by Temperature III. Adaptation of Normal Metabolism to Temperature IV. Responses to Extremes of Temperature V. Prospects for Genetic Transfer of Temperature Adaptation VI. Conclusions References 6 Metabolic Responses to Stress I. Introduction II. Water Potential and Osmotic Solutes III. Pressure and Volume Effects on Metabolism IV. Photoinhibition of Photosynthesis V. Protein Synthesis and Turnover VI. Intracellular pH Control VII. Plant Hormones VIII. Concluding Remarks References 7 Plant Responses to Wounding I. Introduction II. Wound Signals III. Wounding and Gene Expression IV. Membranes V. Miscellaneous Responses VI. Perspective and Prospects References 8 Fruit Ripening I. Introduction II. Ethylene and Respiration III. Cell-Wall Metabolism during Ripening IV. Carbohydrate Metabolism during Ripening V. Color Change VI. Role of Gene Expression in Ripening VII. Control of Ripening References Index Contents of Other Volumes