Plant Cell Walls

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Plant Cell Walls

From Chemistry to Biology

lant cell walls are complex, dynamic cellular structures essential for

plant growth, development, physiology, and adaptation. Plant Cell Walls

provides an in-depth and diverse view of the microanatomy, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology of these cellular structures, both in the life of the plant and in their use for bioproducts and biofuels.

Plant Cell Walls is a textbook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, as well as a professional-level reference book. Over 400 drawings, micrographs, and photographs provide visual insight into the latest research, as well as the uses of plant cell walls in everyday life, and their applications in biotechnology. Illustrated panels concisely review research methods and tools; a list of key terms is given at the end of each chapter; and extensive references organized by concept heading provide readers with guidance for entry into plant cell wall literature.

Cell wall material is of considerable importance to the biofuel, food, timber, and pulp and paper industries as well as being a major focus of research in plant growth and sustainability that are of central interest in present day agriculture and biotechnology.

The production and use of plants for biofuel and bioproducts in a time of need for responsible global carbon use requires a deep understanding of the fundamental biology of plants and their cell walls. Such an understanding will lead to improved plant processes and materials, and help provide a sustainable resource for meeting the future bioenergy and bioproduct needs of humankind.

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Peter Albersheim

Complex Carbohydrate Research Centre, University of Georgia, USA

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Alan Darvill

Complex Carbohydrate Research Centre, University of Georgia, USA

Keith Roberts

John Innes Centre, UK

Ron Sederoff

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North Carolina State University, USA

Andrew Staehelin

University of Colorado, USA

Garland Science April 2010 l 448 pages l 420 illustrations Hardback l 978-0-8153-1996-2 l ÂŁ60.00

“I was impressed. It’s clear, quite comprehensive and beautifully illustrated. I particularly like the way you point out unanswered questions so that the whole thing looks forward rather than back.” Mike Jarvis, University of Glasgow (referring to Chapter 6) wall ingrowths in xylem parenchyma cell (transfer cell)

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wall ingrowths in xylem parenchyma cell (transfer cell)

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wall ingrowths in bundle sheath cell (transfer cell)

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“It seems that this book will be of good value to many molecular biologists of any level that will either study the basic biology of plant cell development or apply the new methods of biotechnology... The molecular/genetic issues are written fluently as expected by the authors.”

Simcha Lev-Yadun, University of Haifa, Oranim, Israel (referring to Chapter 9)

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Cell Walls and Plant Anatomy The Structural Polysaccharides of the Cell Wall and How They Are Studied Biochemistry of the Cell Wall Molecules Membrane Systems Involved in Cell Wall Assembly Biosynthesis of Cell Wall Polymers Principles of Cell Wall Architecture and Assembly The Cell Wall in Growth and Development Cell Walls and Plant-Microbe Interactions Plant Cell Walls: A Renewable Material Resource

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