Plant Biochemistry

Plant biochemisty is the study of the chemistry of plants. Plant biochemists study the structure and function of cellular components and chemical reactions that taking place in plants. The tools and techniques of new biology have opened several new and exciting avenues in plant biochemistry. However, these have not been sufficiently tapped by plant scientists, in their rush for cloning, sequencing, tissue culture and transformation.
About Author :
Ramphal Sharma, holds M.Sc. degree in Bioscience. Besides he has a Ph.D. degree in same subject also. He has taught at various institutes and colleges. He is a retired lecturer from NCT of Delhi. With his vast teaching experience at his hand, he is deeply involved into writing of books and papers on various scientific subjects. He holds regular discussion and debates on various science topics among general public, friends and students as well.
Contents :
Preface Introduction Plant Development RNA Silencing in Plants Biochemistry of Nitrogen Fixation Asymmetric Celll Division Two-Component Signaling System Photoperception in Higher Plants Functions of Plant Cysteine Proteinases Biochemistry of Plant Volatiles Plant Terpenoid Synthases Plant Carboxyl Methyltransferase Plant Respones to Flooding and Salinity Life-Long Growth of Quercus ilex