New Light on Alkaloid Biosynthesis and Future Prospects

This is the 68th volume of Advances in Botanical Research and features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology.

Nathalie Giglioli-Guivarc'h (Volume editor)

9780124080614, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 16 August 2013

400 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.6 cm, 0.8 kg

Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 68th volume, the series features varied reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This thematic volume features reviews on a new light on alkaloid biosynthesis and future prospects.

1. Towards Complete Elucidation of Monoterpene Indole Alkaloid Biosynthesis Pathway: Catharanthus Roseus as a Pioneer System
   
2. Increasing the Pace of New Discoveries in Tropane Alkaloid Biosynthesis
3. Deciphering the Evolution, Cell Biology and Regulation of Monoterpene Indole Alkaloids
4. Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Purine Alkaloids
5. Camptothecin: Biosynthesis, Biotechnological Production and Resistance Mechanism(s)
6. Improved Production of Plant Isoquinoline Alkaloids by Metabolic Engineering
7. Bioengineering of Isoquinoline Alkaloid Production in Microbial Systems
8. From Bioreactor to Entire Plants: Development of Production Systems for Secondary Metabolites
9. New Methods of Analysis and Investigation of Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids
10. Like Cures Like: Caffeine Immunizes Plants against Biotic Stresses
11. Alkaloids from Marine Bacteria

Subject Areas: Botany & plant sciences [PST], Biochemistry [PSB]