Amino Acids and their Derivatives in Higher Plants [Hardcover]

Biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology of amino acids for botany researchers.Plants convert inorganic nitrogen into amino acids, the building blocks of a variety of functional compounds. They help to resist stresses and defend plants against pests and diseases. Experts from around the world review the biochemistry and molecular biology of protein amino acids and other such compounds found in the higher plants. The most recent research is authoritatively presented on the physiological role of these compounds.This book will be of great value to researchers in plant biochemistry, physiology and phytochemistry.Plants convert inorganic nitrogen into amino acids, the building blocks of a variety of functional compounds. They help to resist stresses and defend plants against pests and diseases. Experts from around the world review the biochemistry and molecular biology of protein amino acids and other such compounds found in the higher plants. The most recent research is authoritatively presented on the physiological role of these compounds.This book will be of great value to researchers in plant biochemistry, physiology and phytochemistry.Plants convert inorganic nitrogen into amino acids, the building blocks for proteins. They also make a wide range of other nitrogen compounds to help protect themselves from pests and diseases. An understanding of these compounds can therefore help in devising better crop protection and production methods. This volume contains essays by scientists who have studied aspects of plant nitrogen nutrition and amino acid biosynthesis. There are chapters on protein amino acids, nonprotein amino acids, betaines, glutathione, polyamines, and other secondary metabolites derived from amino acids. The results of these studies will be of interest to graduate students and professionals in biochemistry and botany.List of contributors; Preface; 1. Glutamine synthetase in higher plants: molecular biology meets plant physiology B. G. Forde and J. WlÃ&