| Description |
xi, 362 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Annual plant reviews ; v. 3 |
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Annual plant reviews ; v. 3
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| Contents |
1. Introduction: biochemistry, role and biotechnology of secondary metabolites / M. Wink -- 2. Modes of action of defensive secondary metabolites / M. Wink and O. Schimmer -- 3. Chemical defence in marine ecosystems / P. Proksch -- 4. The jasmonate cascade and the complexity of induced defence against herbivore attack / I. T. Baldwin -- 5. Plant-microbe interactions and secondary metabolites with antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties / J. Reichling -- 6. New medical applications of plant secondary metabolites / J. Heilmann and R. Bauer -- 7. Production of secondary metabolites in cell and differentiated organ cultures / N. J. Walton, A. W. Alfermann and M. J. C. Rhodes |
| Summary |
"To understand the structural variability of secondary metabolites, their ecological function and their potential exploitation in biotechnology, detailed information is required on their biochemistry, pharmacology and ecology. This volume starts with an overview of the modes of action of defensive secondary metabolites, followed by detailed surveys of chemical defence in marine ecosystems, the biochemistry of induced defence, plant-microbe interactions, and medical applications. A chapter is included on biotechnological aspects of producing valuable secondary metabolites in plant cell and organ cultures."--BOOK JACKET. "The book is designed for use by advanced students, researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, medicine, pharmacy and agriculture working in the academic and industrial sectors, including the pesticide and pharmaceutical industries."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Plant metabolites.
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Metabolism, Secondary.
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Plant biotechnology.
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| Author |
Wink, Michael.
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| LC no. |
99011778 |
| ISSN |
1460-1494 |
| ISBN |
0849340861 alkaline paper |
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1841270083 : |
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