Somatic Embryogenesis (Plant Cell Monographs, Volume 2)

✍ Scribed by A. Mujib

• Year: 2006
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 355
• Series: Plant Cell Monographs 2
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Somatic embryogenesis, the initiation of embryos from previously differentiated somatic cells, is a unique process in plants. This volume expands our view of a subject that is important for plant biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, development, and agricultural applications. All chapters present the latest research progress, including functional genomic, genetic, and proteomic approaches. A special focus is placed on the effects of stress, environment, and plant growth regulators on embryogenesis. The role of genes such as Leafy Cotyledons and Baby Boom in defining and maintaining cell competence is discussed.

✦ Table of Contents

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Copyright......Page 2
Table of Contents 1......Page 3
Table of Contents 2......Page 4
Table of Contents 3......Page 5
Storage Proteins and Peroxidase Activity During Zygotic and Somatic Embryogenesis of Firs (Abies sp.)......Page 6
Origin, Development and Structure of Somatic Embryos in Selected Bulbous Ornamentals: BAP as Inducer......Page 20
Environmental Design Considerations for Somatic Embryogenesis......Page 30
Importance of Cytoskeleton and Cell Wall in Somatic Embryogenesis......Page 40
Comparison of Molecular Mechanisms of Somatic and Zygotic Embryogenesis......Page 56
Genome-Wide Expression Analysis of Genes Involved in Somatic Embryogenesis......Page 74
Why Somatic Plant Cells Start to form Embryos?......Page 89
Participation of Plant Hormones in Determination and Progression of Somatic Embryogenesis......Page 106
Somatic Embryogenesis of Pine Species: From Functional Genomics to Plantation Forestry......Page 122
Somatic Embryogenesis in Pinus nigra Arn.: Some Physiological, Structural and Molecular Aspects......Page 144
Mode of Actionof Plant Hormones and Plant Growth Regulators During Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis: Molecular Aspects......Page 160
Somatic Embryogenesis in Chestnut......Page 179
Somatic Embryogenesis in Cryptomeria japonica D. Don: Gene for Phytosulfokine (PSK) Precursor......Page 202
Protein Markers for Somatic Embryogenesis......Page 215
Cytological, Physiological and Biochemical Aspects of Somatic Embryo Formation in Flax......Page 234
Somatic Embryogenesis in Rose: Gene Expression and Genetic Transformation......Page 245
Embryogenesis in Catharanthus roseus: Roles of Some External Factors in Proliferation, Maturation and Germination of Embryos......Page 256
Somatic and Zygotic Embryogenesis in Avocado......Page 268
Somatic Embryogenesis in Genera Medicago: an Overview......Page 282
Differential Gene Expression During Somatic Embryogenesis......Page 302
Gametic Embryogenesis in Triticum: a Study of Some Critical Factors in Haploid (Microspore) Embryogenesis......Page 318
In Vitro Culture of Arabidopsis Embryos......Page 340
Subject Index 1......Page 352
Subject Index 2......Page 353
Subject Index 3......Page 354
Back......Page 355