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Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Cell Separation and Adhesion

Author : Jeremy A. Roberts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470994258
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Cell Separation and Adhesion written by Jeremy A. Roberts and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cell separation is an important process that occurs throughout the life cycle of a plant. It enables the radicle to emerge from the germinating seed, vascular tissue to differentiate, sculpturing of leaves and flowers to take place, pollen to be shed from the mature anther, fruit to soften, senescent and non-functional organs to be lost, and seeds to be shed. In addition to its intrinsic scientific interest, many of the developmental processes to which it contributes have importance for agriculture and horticulture. This is the first volume to focus exclusively on these processes and to link improvements in our scientific understanding with methods that may allow us to manipulate cell separation and adhesion to the benefit of the agricultural and horticultural industries. It will therefore be of interest to the experimental scientist and to those who wish to apply these techniques commercially.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Cell Separation and Adhesion

Author : Jeremy A. Roberts
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780470988824
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (888 download)

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Book Synopsis Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Cell Separation and Adhesion by : Jeremy A. Roberts

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Cell Separation and Adhesion written by Jeremy A. Roberts and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2007-11-12 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cell separation is an important process that occurs throughout the life cycle of a plant. It enables the radicle to emerge from the germinating seed, vascular tissue to differentiate, sculpturing of leaves and flowers to take place, pollen to be shed from the mature anther, fruit to soften, senescent and non-functional organs to be lost, and seeds to be shed. In addition to its intrinsic scientific interest, many of the developmental processes to which it contributes have importance for agriculture and horticulture. This is the first volume to focus exclusively on these processes and to link improvements in our scientific understanding with methods that may allow us to manipulate cell separation and adhesion to the benefit of the agricultural and horticultural industries. It will therefore be of interest to the experimental scientist and to those who wish to apply these techniques commercially.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plastids

Author : Simon Geir Moller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405148047
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Annual Plant Reviews, Plastids by : Simon Geir Moller

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plastids written by Simon Geir Moller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 13 Plastids are essential plant organelles, vital for life on earth. They are important not just as photosynthetic organelles (chloroplasts) but also as sites involved in many fundamental intermediary metabolic pathways. Over the last decade, plastid research has seen tremendous advances and an exciting new picture is emerging of how plastids develop and function inside plant cells. The recent and rapid progress in the field has been due largely to reverse genetic approaches and forward genetic screening programs, which have resulted in the dissection of numerous chloroplast protein-function relationships. This book provides an overview of the current state of the art. It is directed at researchers and professionals in plant physiology, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry.

Annual Plant Reviews, The Plant Cell Wall

Author : Jocelyn K. C. Rose
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405147733
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Annual Plant Reviews, The Plant Cell Wall by : Jocelyn K. C. Rose

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, The Plant Cell Wall written by Jocelyn K. C. Rose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 8 In the last few years, the new analytical tools associated withmolecular biology, biochemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy,immunology, genomics and proteomics have been employed toinvestigate plant cell wall structure and function, providing adegree of resolution that was, until recently, unattainable. Thishas resulted in a growing awareness of the critical role of plantcell walls in a broad range of developmental events, addingstrength and diversity to cell wall-related scientificresearch. This volume provides an overview of our current understanding ofplant cell walls, drawing on the recent advances of plant molecularbiology. It incorporates the identification of a rapidly growingnumber of genes and the proteins responsible for plant wallsynthesis, restructuring, degradation and wall-associated signaltransduction. The book bridges the biochemistry-oriented cell wallliterature and the new technology-driven approaches. This is a book for academic and industrial researchers in plantcell biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, genetics andmolecular biology.

Annual Plant Reviews, Polarity in Plants

Author : Keith Lindsey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405150033
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Polarity in Plants written by Keith Lindsey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 12 A fundamental feature of developmental biology is that of theestablishment of polarity. It can be described at different levels- polarity of the organism, polarity in tissue patterning and organdevelopment, and polarity of the cell. This volume provides an account of current research into themechanisms by which polarity is generated at the level of the cell,organ and organism in plants, drawing especially on recent workwith model organisms.The emphasis is on the use of the techniquesof molecular genetics to dissect molecular mechanisms. This is the first volume to bring together the diverse aspects ofpolarity in plant development. It is directed at researchers andprofessionals in plant developmental biology, cell biology andmolecular biology. Visit www.blackwellplantsci.com the plant science site fromBlackwell Publishing.

Annual Plant Reviews, Intercellular Communication in Plants

Author : Andrew J. Fleming
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405172606
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Intercellular Communication in Plants written by Andrew J. Fleming and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 16 Intercellular communication in plants plays a vital role in the co-ordination of processes leading to the formation of a functional organism. The signalling systems must function at a local level to co-ordinate events of cellular differentiation, over long distances to co-ordinate developmental and physiological responses in different parts of the plant, and they must even operate between separate individuals - for example, to control fertilization as part of the evolutionary strategy of a particular species. To cope with the diverse requirements for intercellular signalling, plants have evolved a spectrum of molecular mechanisms, and significant progress has been made over the last few years in our understanding of these processes. This volume provides an overview of our current understanding of intercellular communication in plants, with an emphasis on those research areas showing significant recent progress and promise. It is directed at researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, cell biology and molecular biology.

Annual Plant Reviews, The Plant Hormone Ethylene

Author : Michael T. McManus
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444330039
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis Annual Plant Reviews, The Plant Hormone Ethylene by : Michael T. McManus

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, The Plant Hormone Ethylene written by Michael T. McManus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The plant hormone ethylene is one of the most important, being one of the first chemicals to be determined as a naturally-occurring growth regulator and influencer of plant development. It was also the first hormone for which significant evidence was found for the presence of receptors. This important new volume in Annual Plant Reviews is broadly divided into three parts. The first part covers the biosynthesis of ethylene and includes chapters on S-adenosylmethionine and the formation and fate of ACC in plant cells. The second part of the volume covers ethylene signaling, including the perception of ethylene by plant cells, CTR proteins, MAP kinases and EIN2 / EIN3. The final part covers the control by ethylene of cell function and development, including seed development, germination, plant growth, cell separation, fruit ripening, senescent processes, and plant-pathogen interactions. The Plant Hormone Ethylene is an extremely valuable addition to Wiley-Blackwell's Annual Plant Reviews. With contributions from many of the world's leading researchers in ethylene, and edited by Professor Michael McManus of Massey University, this volume will be of great use and interest to a wide range of plant scientists, biochemists and chemists. All universities and research establishments where plant sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, life sciences and agriculture are studied and taught should have access to this important volume.

Annual Plant Reviews, Biology of the Plant Cuticle

Author : Markus Riederer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 140517157X
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Annual Plant Reviews, Biology of the Plant Cuticle by : Markus Riederer

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Biology of the Plant Cuticle written by Markus Riederer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 23 A much clearer picture is now emerging of the fine structure of the plant cuticle and its surface, the composition of cuticular waxes and the biosynthetic pathways leading to them. Studies assessing the impact of UV radiation on plant life have emphasized the role of the cuticle and underlying epidermis as optical filters for solar radiation. The field concerned with the diffusive transport of lipophilic organic non-electrolytes across the plant cuticle has reached a state of maturity. A new paradigm has recently been proposed for the diffusion of polar compounds and water across the cuticle. In the context of plant ecophysiology, cuticular transpiration can now be placed in the perspective of whole-leaf water relations. New and unexpected roles have been assigned to the cuticle in plant development and pollen-stigma interactions. Finally, much progress has been made in understanding the cuticle as a specific and extraordinary substrate for the interactions of the plant with microorganisms, fungi and insects. This volume details the major developments of recent years in this important interdisciplinary area. It is directed at researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, plant physiology, plant ecology, phytopathology and environmental microbiology, in both the academic and industrial sectors.

Annual Plant Reviews, Cell Cycle Control and Plant Development

Author : Dirk Inzé
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470994320
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Annual Plant Reviews, Cell Cycle Control and Plant Development by : Dirk Inzé

Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Cell Cycle Control and Plant Development written by Dirk Inzé and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cell cycle in plants consists of an ordered set of events, including DNA replication and mitosis, that culminates in cell division. As cell division is a fundamental part of a plant’s existence and the basis for tissue repair, development and growth, a full understanding of all aspects of this process is of pivotal importance. Cell Cycle Control and Plant Development commences with an introductory chapter and is broadly divided into two parts. Part 1 details the basic cell machinery, with chapters covering cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), cyclins, CDK inhibitors, proteolysis, CDK phosphorylation, and E2F/DP transcription factors. Part 2, which describes the cell cycle and plant development, covers cell cycle activation, cell cycle control during leaf development, endoreduplication, the cell cycle and trichome, fruit and endosperm development, the hormonal control of cell division and environmental stress, and cell cycle exit. The editor of this important book, Professor Dirk Inzé, well known and respected internationally, has brought together an impressive team of contributing authors, providing an excellent new volume in Blackwell Publishing’s Annual Plant Reviews Series. The book is an essential purchase for research teams working in the areas of plant sciences and molecular, cell and developmental biology. All libraries in universities and research establishments where biological sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this essential and timely volume.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Hormone Signaling

Author : Peter Hedden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405173068
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Hormone Signaling written by Peter Hedden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant growth is regulated by developmental programmes that can be modified by environmental cues acting through endogenous signaling molecules including plant hormones. This volume provides an overview of the biosynthesis, catabolism, perception and signal transduction of the individual hormone classes, followed by chapters on hormone distribution and transport, and the roles of hormone signaling in specific developmental processes. Particular attention is paid to the regulation of hormone signaling by environmental and developmental cues, sites of hormone metabolism and action, and interactions between hormone signaling pathways. The book is directed at researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry and molecular biology.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Mitochondria

Author : David C. Logan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470986581
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Mitochondria written by David C. Logan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-10-22 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mitochondria are critical organelles in the metabolic regulation ofalmost all eukaryotic organisms. Knowledge of their biochemistryand molecular biology in plants has been fuelled over recent yearsby the rapid progress made in genome sequencing and the ability tomanipulate gene expression. Plant Mitochondria contains chapters written by many ofthe world’s leading researchers in this area, bringingtogether and reviewing for the first time many recent advances.Contents include coverage of mitochondrial dynamics, mitochondrialgenome instability, expression of the plant mitochondrial genome,import of nuclear-encoded mitochondrial proteins, mitochondrialrespiratory complex biogenesis, supramolecular structure of theOXPHOS system, mitochondrial electron transport and oxidativestress, mitochondrial metabolism, cytoplasmic male sterilities andmitochondrial gene mutations, and the mitochondrion in plantprogrammed cell death. Plant Mitochondria is an extremely important and timelyaddition to Blackwell Publishing’s Annual Plant Reviewsseries. David Logan, well known and respected internationally forhis work in this area, has brought together a truly valuable volumeof great use and interest to plant scientists, cell and molecularbiologists, and biochemists. Libraries in all universities andresearch establishments where biological sciences are studied andtaught should have copies of this important book on theirshelves.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Systems Biology

Author : Gloria Coruzzi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781444312232
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Systems Biology written by Gloria Coruzzi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Systems Biology is an excellent new addition to theincreasingly well-known and respected Annual Plant Reviews.Split into two parts, this title offers the reader: A fundamental conceptual framework for Systems Biologyincluding Network Theory The progress achieved for diverse model organisms: Prokaryotes, C. elegans and Arabidopsis The diverse sources of “omic” information necessaryfor a systems understanding of plants Insights into the software tools developed for systemsbiology Interesting case studies regarding applications includingnitrogen-use, flowering-time and root development Ecological and evolutionary considerations regarding livingsystems This volume captures the cutting edge of systems biologyresearch and aims to be an introductory material for undergraduateand graduate students as well as plant and agricultural scientists,molecular biologists, geneticists and microbiologists. It alsoserves as a foundation in the biological aspects of the field forinterested computer scientists. Libraries in all universities andresearch establishments where biological and agricultural sciencesare studied and taught and integrated with Computer Sciences shouldhave copies of this important volume on their shelves.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Polysaccharides

Author : Peter Ulvskov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444391003
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Polysaccharides written by Peter Ulvskov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Polysaccharides, an exceptional new volume in Wiley-Blackwell’s successful Annual Plant Reviews series, covers the polysaccharides and proteins that form the fundamental architecture of the plant cell wall, and the genes that encode the cellular machinery that synthesizes them. The volume focuses on the evolution of the many families of genes whose products are required to make a particular kind of polysaccharide, bringing attention to the specific biochemical properties of the proteins to the level of kinds of sugar linkages they make. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, this exceptional new volume provides cutting edge up-to-date information on such important topics as cell wall biology, composition and biosynthesis, glycosyltransferases, hydroxyproline-rich glycoproteins, enzymatic modification of plant cell wall polysaccharides, glycan engineering in transgenic plants, and polysaccharide nanobiotechnology. Drawing together some of the world’s leading experts in these areas, the editor, Peter Ulvskov, has provided a landmark volume that is essential reading for plant and crop scientists, biochemists, molecular biologists and geneticists. All libraries in universities and research establishments where plant sciences, agriculture, biological, biochemical and molecular sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this important volume.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Proteomics

Author : Christine Finnie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405173076
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Proteomics written by Christine Finnie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proteome comprises all protein species resulting from geneexpression in a cell, organelle, tissue or organism. By definition,proteomics aims to identify and characterise the expressionpattern, cellular location, activity, regulation,post-translational modifications, molecular interactions, threedimensional structures and functions of each protein in abiological system. In plant science, the number of proteome studies is rapidlyexpanding after the completion of the Arabidopsis thaliana genomesequence, and proteome analyses of other important or emergingmodel systems and crop plants are in progress or are beinginitiated. Proteome analysis in plants is subject to the sameobstacles and limitations as in other organisms, but the nature ofplant tissues, with their rigid cell walls and complex variety ofsecondary metabolites, means that extra challenges are involvedthat may not be faced when analysing other organisms. This volume aims to highlight the ways in which proteome analysishas been used to probe the complexities of plant biochemistry andphysiology. It is aimed at researchers in plant biochemistry,genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics who wish to gain anup-to-date insight into plant proteomes, the information plantproteomics can yield and the directions plant proteome research istaking.

Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Nuclear Structure, Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation

Author : David Evans
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118472489
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Plant Nuclear Structure, Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation written by David Evans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely volume brings together expert reviews of the recent significant advances in our knowledge and understanding of the organisation of the higher plant nucleus, and in particular in the relationship between nuclear organisation and the regulation of gene expression. Rapid progress has been made in a number of key areas over the last five years, including description and characterization of proteins of the nuclear envelope and nuclear pore complex, novel insights into nucleoskeletal structures, as well as developments related to chromatin organization, function and gene expression. These advances open the way for new research into areas such as stress tolerance, plant-pathogen interactions and ultimately crop improvement and food security. Continued research into plant nuclear structure, genome architecture and gene regulation also enriches our understanding of the origin and evolution of the nucleus and its envelope. Edited by world-class researchers in plant cell biology, and comprising contributions from internationally-renowned academics, this latest volume in the prestigious Annual Plant Reviews series brings together a wealth of knowledge in the burgeoning field of plant nuclear structure and genetics. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 46: Plant Nuclear Structure, Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation is a vital resource for advanced students, researchers and professionals in plant science and related disciplines. Libraries in all research establishments where plant science, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and genomics and agricultural science are taught and studied will find this excellent volume an essential addition to their shelf.

Annual Plant Reviews, The Gibberellins

Author : Peter Hedden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119213231
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, The Gibberellins written by Peter Hedden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First discovered as fungal metabolites, the gibberellins were recognised as plant hormones over 50 years ago. They regulate reproductive development in all vascular plants, while their role in flowering plants has broadened to include also the regulation of growth and other developmental processes. This timely book covers the substantial and impressive recent advances in our understanding of the gibberellins and their roles in plant development, including the biosynthesis, inactivation, transport, perception and signal transduction of these important hormones. An introductory chapter traces the history of gibberellin research, describing the many discoveries that form the basis for the recent progress. The exciting emerging evidence for the interaction of gibberellin signalling with that of the other hormones is critically evaluated. The occurrence of gibberellins in fungal, bacterial and lower plant species is also discussed, with emphasis on evolution. Manipulation of gibberellin metabolism and signal transduction through chemical or genetic intervention has been an important aspect of crop husbandry for many years. The reader is presented with important information on the advances in applying gibberellin research in agriculture and horticulture. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 49: The Gibberellins is an important resource for plant geneticists and biochemists, as well as agricultural and horticultural research workers, advanced students of plant science and university lecturers in related disciplines. It is an essential addition to the shelves of university and research institute libraries and agricultural and horticultural institutions teaching and researching plant science.

Annual Plant Reviews, Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants

Author : William Plaxton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118958837
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Annual Plant Reviews, Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants written by William Plaxton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of phosphorus (P)-efficient crop varieties is urgently needed to reduce agriculture's current over-reliance on expensive, environmentally destructive, non-renewable and inefficient P-containing fertilizers. The sustainable management of P in agriculture necessitates an exploitation of P-adaptive traits that will enhance the P-acquisition and P-use efficiency of crop plants. Action in this area is crucial to ensure sufficient food production for the world’s ever-expanding population, and the overall economic success of agriculture in the 21st century. This informative and up-to-date volume presents pivotal research directions that will facilitate the development of effective strategies for bioengineering P-efficient crop species. The 14 chapters reflect the expertise of an international team of leading authorities in the field, who review information from current literature, develop novel hypotheses, and outline key areas for future research. By evaluating aspects of vascular plant and green algal P uptake and metabolism, this book provides insights as to how plants sense, acquire, recycle, scavenge and use P, particularly under the naturally occurring condition of soluble inorganic phosphate deficiency that characterises the vast majority of unfertilised soils, worldwide. The reader is provided with a full appreciation of the diverse information concerning plant P-starvation responses, as well as the crucial role that plant–microbe interactions play in plant P acquisition. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 48: Phosphorus Metabolism in Plants is an important resource for plant geneticists, biochemists and physiologists, as well as horticultural and environmental research workers, advanced students of plant science and university lecturers in related disciplines. It is an essential addition to the shelves of university and research institute libraries and agricultural and ecological institutions teaching and researching plant science.