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	A6725	Arabidopsis: A Laboratory Manual	The thale cress Arabidopsis thaliana is increasingly popular among plant scientists. It is small, easy to grow, makes flowers, and the sequence of its small and simple genome was recently completed. This is the most complete and authoritative laboratory manual to be published on this model organism and the first to deal with genomic and proteomic approaches to its biology.
	Z704253	Handbook of Plant Genome Mapping: Genetic and Physical Mapping	While the Human Genome Project has received much public attention, the deciphering of the plant genome, in particular in crop plants, is of great importance for science and industry in such fields as agriculture, biotechnology, and food. It is equally crucial for our understanding of the molecular basis of biodiversity. This is the first book on the market to cover this hot topic in such detail, and is set apart by its combination of genetic and physical mapping. Throughout, each chapter begins with an easy-to-read introduction, also making the book the first reference designed for non-specialists and newcomers, too.
	Z700878	Medicinal Plants of the World, Volume 1: Chemical Constituents, Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses, 2nd ed.	Ross takes advantage of the growth in the amount of new data available to update and expand his first edition. This edition compiles new clinical research and references 26 widely used medicinal plants, including Allium sativum, Mangifera indica, Punica granatum;, Momoridica charantia, Mucuna pruriens; Arbus precatorius; Moringa pterysgosperma, Phyllanthus niruri, and Jatrpha curcas. Each chapter on a particular plant species contains: Common Names, Botanical Description, Origin and Distribution, Traditional Medicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials.
	M7066	Molecular Plant Biology, Volume Two	Studying plant biology at the molecular level requires different techniques from those used in the study of animals and bacteria because of the different structure of plant cells and the different mechanisms they employ. The current interest in crop research and the genetic modification of food plants means it is an expanding discipline, and the editors have assembled distinguished contributors to give it comprehensive coverage. Volume 2 is focused on gene expression and gene product analysis.
	M6941	Molecular Plant Biology, Volume one	Advances in plant science are reflected by the need to produce two volumes to cover all the relevant methodologies since the original book Plant Molecular Biology. The approaches outlined in volume 1 cover a range of techniques for gene isolation, gene identification and subsequent gene isolation. The methods described range from classical mutagenesis through plant transformation, T-DNA and transposon tagging strategies, genomic subtraction, gene mapping, construction and screening of YAC, BAC and cosmid libraries chromosome in situ, and isolation of cDNA sequences by western and southwestern library screens, and complementation cloning.
	Z701939	Pesticide Manual, 13th ed.	This edition of this world compendium is an essential reference book for anyone with a professional interest in pesticides. Extensively revised and updated, it contains 858 detailed main entries as well as abbreviated details covering 611 superseded products. Entries cover herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, nematicides, plant growth regulators, herbicide safeners, repellents, synergists, pheromones, beneficial microbial and invertebrate agents, rodenticides and animal ectoparasiticides. 50 new entries added, including more than 30 new synthetic molecules, 13 further minor substances not previously listed and several more pheromones
	P0366	Plant Cell Biology: A Practical Approach 2nd ed.	With the post genomics era, comes a demand for techniques of cell biology, critical to interpreting function and location of the cell's many proteins and macromolecules. This edition balances established techniques, including classical histochemistry and electron microscopy, with new developments. It covers a range of methods for working on living cells, including the application of fluorescent probes, cytometry, expression systems, the use of green fluorescent protein, micromanipulation and electrophysiological techniques. It concludes with a range of biochemical techniques for the isolation of cytoplasmic organelles.
	Z703001	Plant Cell Culture	Plant cell culture is an essential methodology in plant sciences, with numerous variant techniques depending on the cell type and organism. Plant Cell Culture: the basics provides the reader with a concise overview of these techniques, including basic plant biology for cell culture, basic sterile technique and media preparation, specific techniques for various plant cell and tissue types including applications, tissue culture in agriculture, horticulture and forestry and culture for genetic engineering and biotechnology.
	Z705039	Plant Cell Culture Protocols, 2nd ed.	A collection of the most frequently used techniques for plant cell and tissue culture. The readily reproducible methods range from general methodologies, such as culture induction, growth and viability evaluation, and contamination control, to such highly specialized techniques as chloroplast transformation involving the laborious process of protoplast isolation and culture. Most of the protocols are currently used in the research programs of the authors or represent important parts of business projects aimed at the generation of improved plant materials. Two new appendices explain the principles for formulating culture media and the composition of the eight most commonly used media formulations, and list more than 100 very useful internet sites.
	Z358975	Plant Cell Culture: A Practical Approach, 2nd ed.	The second edition of this book incorporates a number of significant changes which reflect the impact of molecular biology on the plant sciences. The inclusion of new sections on cell selection for cold, salinity and toxin resistance will aid in understanding plant stress physiology at the molecular level. Methods for the establishment and manipulation of well-characterized cell culture systems, as well as general advice for protocol development, is presented.
	Z701874	Plant Functional Genomics	Leading plant scientists describe the most commonly used methods for investigating plant gene function in a wide variety of plants, during plant pathogen interactions, and even in algae. These readily reproducible protocols include computational, molecular, and genetic methodologies designed for both general and specific problems. The reader will learn about powerful computational and statistical tools to help predict gene function either on the basis of comparative genomics, or from the analysis of complex genome sequences. Numerous loss-of-function and gain-of-function techniques for discovering gene function are presented in step-by-step detail
	P2744	Plant Growth and Development: Hormones and Environment	This book provides information on synthesis of plant hormones, how their concentrations are regulated, and how they modulate various plant processes. It details how plants sense and tolerate such factors as drought, salinity, and cold temperature, factors that limit plant productivity on earth. It also explains how plants sense two other environmental signals, light and gravity, and modify their developmental patterns in response to those signals. This book proceeds from basic concepts to current thinking. Features include a review of hormonal and environmental regulation of plant growth and development and more than 600 illustrations.
	P4734	Plant Hormone Protocols	Established investigators describe in step-by-step detail their best techniques for the study of plant hormones and their regulatory activities. These methods include contemporary approaches to identifying the biosynthetic pathways of plant hormones, monitoring their levels, characterizing the receptors with which they interact, and analyzing the signaling systems by which they exert their effects.
	Z700851	Plant Pathologist’s Pocketbook, 3rd ed.	This essential handbook has been reorganized and updated. This edition includes: rearrangement of topics to facilitate use; 49 short succinct chapters, each providing valuable practical information; new topics such as landmarks in plant pathology, survey of sampling procedures, disease evaluation, effects of climate change, biochemical and molecular techniques, epidemic modelling, breeding for resistance, laboratory safety and electronic databases; seven overall sections covering disease recognition and evaluation, causation, diagnosis, investigation, control, general techniques, and presentation of results.
	Z365599	Plant Propagation by Tissue Culture, Part 1: The Technology	Topics addressed include: methods available for in vitro propagation, variation in cultures and plants, the control of contaminants and diseases, genetic, environmental and tissue dependent factors affecting growth and morphogenesis in cultures, the nature and uses of plant growth regulators, and the components, preparation and uses of culture media.
	Z701815	Plant Protease Inhibitors Significance in Nutrition, Plant Protection, Cancer Prevention and Genetic Engineering	Plant protease inhibitors are diverse in number and in specificity towards various proteolytic enzymes. This book focuses on the isolation, structure, characterization, physiochemical and physiological properties, synthesis, functions and mechanisms of action of plant protease inhibitors. It deals with their inhibitory effects on insects and pathogens and with their induction and introduction into plants by genetic engineering for plant protection. The induced resistance of insects to the inhibitors and the hazards to friendly insects are also discussed. Findings are presented on the cancer chemopreventive properties of the inhibitors at the cellular, tissue and organ levels and in the organism
	Z701831	Plant Tissue Culture: Techniques and Experiments, 2nd ed.	This second edition provides laboratory exercises in plant tissue culture that demonstrate major educational concepts. The experiments can be conducted with a variety of plant materials that are available year round from easily accessible sources. Students as well as new and experienced plant scientists in agriculture, university, and industry settings will find this concise manual to be of great value. The strength of this book lies in its descriptions of essential concepts, introduction to a wide range of major applications, and simple protocols to provide empirical demonstrations.
	Z379646	Plant Virology Protocols: From Virus Isolation to Transgenic Resistance	Comprehensive coverage of time-proven methods for constructing transgenic virus-resistant plants. By introducing expressible genes for virus coat proteins, plant scientists can with near certainty generate immunity to viral infection. This volume covers the methods, step by step, from virus isolation through cloning coat protein genes, transforming the plant genome, and testing for expression and resistance. contributors also discuss the history and ethical implications of transgenic technology.
	Z374040	Plants From Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropagation, 3rd ed.	This book is divided into two sections. The first, “The Basics of Tissue Culture,” lays the foundation for media preparation, sterile techniques, and culture care. The second section, “Culture Guide to Selected Plants,” provides 15 percent more recipes for propagating plants than the first edition.
	P7242	Principles of Development, 2nd ed.	The authors’ approach is the idea that understanding how genes control cell behavior is the key to understanding development. Resisting the temptation to cover every aspect of developmental biology, the authors have instead focused on those systems that best illuminate common principles. The theme is that universal principles govern the process of development. The text also focuses on vertebrates and Drosophila, but without excluding other systems, such as the nematode and the sea urchin. Another feature is the inclusion of the development of plants--usually neglected in other textbooks.
	P2369	Protein-Protein Interactions in Plant Biology	The importance of protein-protein interactions in biological systems is a rapidly emerging research theme and the revolution that is taking place in our understanding of plant genomics is enabling us to make exciting discoveries that have implications for both the fundamental and applied plant sciences. This book provides an overview of the current understanding of the significance of protein-protein interactions in plant biology. Each chapter considers the biochemical mechanism of the protein-protein interaction and its functional significance, and draws comparisons with similar interactions in animal cells.
	Z701130	RNAi: A Guide to Gene Silencing Hardcover	The use of double-stranded RNA to silence gene activity has become widely and rapidly adopted. RNA interference is highly specific, remarkably potent, and acts on cells and tissues far removed from the site of introduction. The principles behind RNAi are just being uncovered, but this laboratory technique has been applied effectively in a wide variety of animal and plant species. Variations on RNAi are revolutionizing many approaches to experimental biology, complementing traditional genetic technologies with a quicker and cheaper way of mimicking the effects of mutations in both cell cultures and in living animals. This book presents the principles of RNA interference and reliable protocols for its laboratory use in C. elegans, Drosophila, plants, avian embryos, mammalian cells, mouse oocytes, and more.
	Z379980	Recombinant Proteins from Plants: Production and Isolation of Clinically Useful Compounds	A comprehensive and detailed handbook of essential techniques for producing recombinant proteins in plant hosts. Focuses on large-scale, cost-effective production, but includes sufficient detail to permit methods development in single-cell expression systems. The authoritative panel of contributors also discuss techniques they believe will become more important in the future: efficient transformation with Agrobacterium, optimizing stability of plant-expressed proteins, and the immunotherapeutic potential of such proteins.
	Z700738	Transgenic Plants: Current Innovations and Future Trends	Recent major advances in transgenic plant technologies have generated a plethora of potential applications in agriculture and other areas (food safety, vaccine delivery etc). The authors review the current technologies as well as many of the potential applications. The book contains chapters on diverse topics, ranging from tree somatic embryogenesis, and chloroplast transformation, to in planta transformation. One feature is its focus on the future of transgenic plants. Site-specific recombination systems will certainly be part of that future as well as exciting applications such as edible vaccines and functional genomics.
	Z705764	Transgenic Plants: Methods and Protocols	A collection of readily reproducible techniques for the genetic transformation and regeneration of plants. The authors cover the most commonly used transformation systems for the regeneration of whole transgenic plants. Among the techniques discussed for the detection of transgenes are quantitative real-time PCR, RT-PCR, in situ hybridization, FISH, and TAIL-PCR. Risk assessment methods offer the opportunity to study Agrobacterium persistence in plant tissues and to investigate the possibility of transgene dispersal. Each protocol includes step-by-step laboratory instructions, an introduction outlining the principle behind the technique, lists of the necessary equipment and reagents, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls

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