Photosynthesis is the focus of a vast body of research, spanning studies of femtosecond reactions at the molecular level through to field studies requiring a whole season of observation. This is the first advanced-level treatment that covers the broad range of the topic within a single volume, thus constituting a uniquely comprehensive, authoritative and self-contained sourcebook. Compiled by an international team of experts, the volume considers the cell and molecular biology of chloroplasts and the latest information on the biochemistry and physiology of photosynthesis. It also covers ecological and applied aspects, such as photosynthesis, and global climate change, and crop productivity.
Contents
Part I. Cell and Molecular Biology of Chloroplasts: 1. Chloroplast structure and development J. K. Hoober; 2. Light harvesting complexes of higher plants D. T. Morishige and B. W. Dreyfuss; 3. Photosystems I and II W.-Z. He and R. Malkin; 4. Chloroplast pigments: chlorophylls and carotenoids G. Sandmann and H. Scheer; 5. Import, assembly and degradation of proteins P. Chitnis; 6. Expression and regulation of plastid genes S. Kapoor and M. Sugiura; 7. Electron transport and energy transduction W. Junge; Part II. Physiology and Biochemistry: 8. Photosynthetic carbon reduction T. D. Sharkey; 9. C4 pathway R. T. Furbank; 10. Crassulacean acid metabolism U. Lüttge; 11. C3-C4 intermediate photosynthesis S. Rawsthorne and H. Bauwe; 12. Starch-sucrose metabolism and assimilate partitioning S. C. Hoober; 13. Photorespiration and the C2 cycle D. J. Oliver; 14. Assimilation of non-carbohydrate compounds G. Schultz; 15. Interaction with respiration and nitrogen metabolism K. Padmasree and A. S. Raghavendra; Part III. Agronomy and Environmental Factors: 16. Leaf/canopy photosynthesis and crop productivity R. Ishii; 17. Water and salt stress G. A. Berkowitz; 18. Photosynthesis at low growth temperature V. Hurry, N. Huner, E. Selstam, P. Gardeström and G. Öquist; 19. Acclimation to sun and shade R. W. Pearcy; 20. Photoinhibition C. Critchley; 21. Photosynthesis, respiration and global climatic change B. G. Drake, J. Jacob and M. A. Gonzales-Meler; Part IV. Special Topics and Applications: 22. Evolution W. Nitschke, U. Mühlenhoff and U. Liebl; 23. Modelling leaf/canopy photosynthesis W. R. Beyschlag and R. J. Ryel; 24. Chlorophyll fluorescence as a diagnostic tool U. Schreiber, W. Bilger, H. Hormann and C. Neubauer; 25. Action of modern herbicides P. Böger and G. Sandmann; 26. Application in biotechnology D. Heineke; Index.
Reviews
"Photosynthesis: A Comprehensive Treatise presents a state-of-the-art picture of the different aspects of photosynthesis. Each topic is discussed by a specialist acknowledged internationally for his or her expertise in the field." Weed Technology
"As an advanced treatise covering a wide spectrum from photosystem organization to global climate change, this book may serve as a refresher for specialists and an introduction for advanced students, and could form the basis of a very thorough course at the upper-division undergraduate or graduate level (but is probably beyond the general reader. Though there have been advanced treatises covering specialized areas, such as chloroplast structure and function, this may be the first that successfully attempts to cover in reasonable depth a very broad range of specialty areas...The authors are recognized leaders in their research areas, representing North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. A well-edited and constructed volume, readable and adequately illustrated." Choice
"Diverse studies of photosynthesis, such as the advances in molecular biology and other techniques that affect our understanding of the evolution and construction of photosynthetic organelles, and how photosynthesis has and will affect the environment and yield of plants, are covered in 'Photosyntheisis: A Comprehensive Treatise.' The 26 chapters, each written by a different author or authors, cover a wide variety of topics, making it well suited as a secondary reference for a course in plant physiology...I was impressed with the variety of viewpoints expressed in this book. The authors present diverse points of view, and the information is current through 1995. Because Photosynthesis: A Comprehensive Treatise contains information not easily found in other texts or scientific journals, it is a valuable reference for horticulturists interested in the physiology of photosynthesis." Martin P.N. Gent, HortScience
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