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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.
Contributions from leading authorities
Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field
Researchers in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, pharmacology, and cancer
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
No. of pages: 298
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 35
Published: September 5, 2014
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780128019221
eBook ISBN: 9780128020159
YM
Yasunori Machida
Affiliations and expertise
Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
CL
Chentao Lin
Chentao Lin is a professor at University of California, Los Angeles
Affiliations and expertise
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
FT
Fuyuhiko Tamanoi
Fuyu Tamanoi is a biochemist who has served on the UCLA School of Medicine and UCLA College faculty since he joined the Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics in 1993. He became a full professor in 1997.
Affiliations and expertise
Biochemist, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles, USA