Abscisic Acid: Metabolism, Transport and Signaling

This book provides a comprehensive review of all aspects of the molecular and cell biology of abscisic acid (ABA) metabolism, transport and signal transduction, covering our current understanding of ABA as well as research trends. The agricultural significance of ABA metabolism, transport and signal...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Zhang, Da-Peng (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • ABA and Its Derivatives: Chemistry and Physiological Functions
  • ABA Biosynthetic and Catabolic Pathways
  • ABA Transmembrane Transport and Transporters
  • ABA Transport and Distribution in Relation to Its Function in Plants
  • ABA Conjugates and Their Physiological Roles in Plant Cells
  • ABA Signal Perception and ABA Receptors
  • Structural Basis of ABA Perception by PYR/PYL/RCAR Receptors
  • Protein Kinases and Phosphatases Involved in ABA Signaling
  • Protein Ubiquitination and Sumoylation in ABA Signaling
  • Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and ABA Signalling
  • Transcription factors involved in ABA signaling
  • Crosstalk of Signaling Pathways between ABA and Other Phytohormones
  • Cross-talk between Light and ABA
  • ABA Metabolism and Signaling in Fleshy Fruits
  • ABA Regulation of Stomatal Movement
  • ABA Regulation of Plant Responses to Drought and Salt Stresses
  • ABA Regulation of the Cold Stress Response in Plants
  • ABA and the Floral Transition
  • ABA Signaling and Circadian Clock
  • ABA Regulation of Plant Response to Biotic Stresses.-Principles and Practice of ABA Analysis
  • Improvement of Stress Tolerance in Crops by Genetic Manipulation of ABA Metabolism, Signaling and Regulation