Phytochemistry in the genomics and post-genomics eras / 1st ed.

作者：  edited by John T. Romeo and Richard A. Dixon.

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简介：Summary: Publisher Summary 1 Romeo (biology, U. of South Florida) and Dixon (Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation) present 13 papers originally contributed at the 2001 annual meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America. The papers address a number of issues related to how the study of genomics and the sequencing of plant genes has fundamentally changed the nature of the study of plant biology. Several papers address plant gene function on a large scale, while others discuss alternative approaches to functional genomics. Descriptions of how the primary sequence of amino acids in a protein relate to the function of the protein are included. Also examined is attempts to understand the molecular genetics of plant natural product pathways and the application of that understanding to the bioengineering of plants. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)   Publisher Summary 2 This monograph series is commissioned by the Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA). The volumes in this series contain articles on developing topics of interest to scientists, students and individuals interested in recent developments in the biochemistry, chemistry and molecular biology of plants. Volume 36 centers on the role of phytochemistry in the rapid developments in biology brought about by the application of large-scale genomics approaches. Several functional genomic approaches discussed in this volume address plant gene function on a large scale. Plants are combinatorial chemists par excellence, and understanding the principles that relate enzyme structure to function will open up unlimited possibilities for the rational design of new enzymes to generate novel biologically active natural products. Knowledge of the molecular genetics of plant natural product pathways will also facilitate the engineering of these pathways for plant improvement and human benefit. Phytochemistry truly has a great future in the genomics and post-genomics eras.  

Secondary metabolism in model systems /

作者：  edited by John T. Romeo.

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简介：The chapters presented in Secondary Metabolism in Model Systems are a microcosm of what the recent completion, or near completion, of various genome projects are enabling biochemists to understand not only about control and regulation of secondary metabolism, and how various pathways relate to each other, but also about its relationto primary metabolism. A major paradigm shift is occurringin the way researchers need to view "secondary" metabolismin the future.It is also clear that model systems, such asthe ones discussed in the symposium, are providing new information and insight almost faster than researchers canprocess it! The volumes in this series contain articles ondeveloping topics of interest to scientists, students and individuals interested in recent developments in the biochemistry, chemistry and molecular biology of plants. An excellent series volume covering the advances in understanding of gene functions, a high profile area of research due to recent genome projects This book provides essential information on new model systems available to biochemists The chapters in this volume are based on the papers presented in the symposium entitled "Secondary Metabolism in Model Systems".

Phytochemical signals and plant-microbe interactions /

作者：  edited by John T. Romeo, Kelsey R. Downum, and Rob Verpoorte.

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Integrative plant biochemistry /

作者：  edited by John T. Romeo.

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简介：The publication of this volume marks the 40th anniversary of the Recent Advances in Phytochemistry series which has essentially documented a history of the origins of Phytochemistry. The 45th annual meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA) was held July 13-August 3, 2005 in La Jolla, California, USA. The meeting was hosted by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. The theme of the meeting was Integrative Plant Biochemistry as we Approach 2010. The focus was "to celebrate the past accomplishments of the PSNA and its focus, the growing importance of phytochemistry and plant biochemistry to the public, and to set a course for the future, by linking the past with the present and attracting a wider breath of scientists and disciplines tothe society." Integrative Plant Biochemistry summarizes a number of important methodological approaches and innovative techniques that were discussed at the meeting. * Biosynthesis and Regulation of Signaling Molecules * Conservation and Divergence in Enzyme Function * Translational Opportunities in Plant Biochemistry * Temporal and Spatial Regulation of Metabolism * Lipids, Fatty Acids and Related Molecules * Metabolic Networks Each chapter in this volume concludes with a short summaryand addresses the expected future directions of the work. The series marks the transition and progression of the dramatic integration of classical phytochemistry into molecular plant biology. * Explores the growing importanceof phytochemistry and biochemistry * Discusses important methodological approaches and innovative techniques * Representation from a unique interdisciplinary forum of scientists at the 45th Annual meeting of the PhytochemicalSociety of North America.