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Encyclopedia of applied plant sciences

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Jasmonate in plant biology : methods and protocols

This second edition volume expands on the previous edition with a look at the latest techniques used to study plant hormone jasmonate (JA). The chapters in this book are organized into three parts: Parts One and Two discuss the role of JA in plant physiology and development, and in plant-biotic interactions. Part Three talks about methods used by researchers to study jasmonate metabolism and signaling. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and practical, Jasmonate in Plant Biology: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition is a valuable resource for both novice and expert researchers who are interested in learning more about this developing field.

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Nuclear functions in plant transcription, signaling and development

This book compiles a series of landmark discussions on the recent advances in plant nuclear biology research, and offers new perspectives into the functional relevance of the arrangement of genomes and nuclear processes that impact plant physiology and development. The work provides insight as to how genes are switched on or off and are tuned to specific expression levels, which allow us to better predict plant phenotypes. Overall, a better understanding of the fundamentals of plant gene expression will aid in the more efficient design of numerous biotechnological applications and plant breeding programs. This new knowledge will provide a foundation for solving both agricultural and environmental problems as well as developing practices that enable global sustainability. Plant biology is also relevant to human biology, as several aspects of underlying mechanisms are conserved between both organisms. Understanding this shared biology will shed light on human diseases, and could lead to better therapies for cancer and genetic diseases.

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