Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics

Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics provides comprehensive treatment of all aspects of plant gene expression. Unique in explaining the subject from a plant perspective, it highlights the importance of gene expression in how plants interface with the modern world, and notes the many aspects of gene expression that were first discovered in plants.

This reference covers topics ranging from plant genome structure and the key control points in how genes are expressed, to the mechanisms by which proteins are generated and how their activities are controlled and altered by posttranslational modifications.

Edited by authorities in the field, with contributions from invited experts, this textbook also includes:

specific examples that highlight when and how plants operate differently from other organisms;

special sections that provide in–depth discussions of particular issues;

end–of–chapter problems to help students recapitulate the main concepts;

full colour, with clear diagrams and illustrations showing important processes in plant gene expression;

a companion website with PowerPoint slides, downloadable figures, and answers to the questions posed in the book.

While primarily aimed at upper level undergraduates and graduate students in Plant Biology, this text is equally suited for advanced Agronomy and Crop Science students inclined to understand molecular aspects of organismal
phenomena. It is invaluable for any professional entering the field of plant biology.

Dr Erich Grotewold is currently a professor in the Departmentof Molecular Genetics (College of Arts & Sciences) as well asin the Department of Horticulture & Crop Sciences (College ofFood, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences) at The Ohio StateUniversity. His research focuses on plant systems biology.

Dr Joseph Chappell joined the faculty at the University ofKentucky in 1985, where he has developed an internationallyrecognized research program pioneering the molecular genetics andbiochemistry
of natural products in plants.

Dr Elizabeth Kellogg was formerly the E. Desmond Leeand Family Professor of Botanical Studies at the University ofMissouri–St. Louis, and is currently a Member of the DonaldDanforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. Her work focuses on theevolution of plant genes, genomes and development, particularly inthe cereal crops and their wild relatives.