Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 29, Regulation of Transcription in PlantsISBN: 978-1-4051-4528-2
Hardcover
368 pages
March 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
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Regulation of transcription represents a major, controlling step in
plant gene expression, as it determines the tissue-specific and
developmental stage-specific activity of many genes. Changes in
gene expression have been shown to underlie the responses to
environmental cues and stresses, the response against pathogens,
the regulation of metabolic pathways, and the regulation of
photosynthesis, for example. Regulation by transcription factors is
an integral part of a highly complex network. In recent years,
research on the regulation of transcription has made impressive
progress.
This volume provides a broad overview of the regulation of transcription in plants, introducing the key elements, the way in which it works in practice, and the potential within plant biotechnology. It is directed at researchers and professionals in plant molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology.