Brassinosteroids : a new class of plant hormones

Plants possess the ability to biosynthesize a large variety of steroids, but it was not until 1979 that a hormonal function was demonstrated in plants. Today, about 40 structurally and functionally related steroids, known as brassinosteroids, have been isolated from natural sources. Brassinosteroids...

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Main Authors Khripach, V. A. (Vladimir Aleksandrovich), Zhabinskiĭ, V. N. (Vladimir Nikolaevich), Groot, A. E. de
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published San Diego ; Tokyo Academic Press 1999
Elsevier Science & Technology
Edition1
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Brassinosteroids
Steroids
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ISBN0124063608
9780124063600

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Summary:Plants possess the ability to biosynthesize a large variety of steroids, but it was not until 1979 that a hormonal function was demonstrated in plants. Today, about 40 structurally and functionally related steroids, known as brassinosteroids, have been isolated from natural sources. Brassinosteroids demonstrate various kinds of regulatory activities in the growth and development of plants. This book is based on a 1990 Russian monograph, but includes all important subsequent literature and developments, including unpublished data from the authors' laboratories. Key Features* BRASSINOSTEROIDS: A New Class of Plant Hormones covers:* Structures and classification* Isolation and spectroscopic determination* Biosynthesis and metabolism* Natural product synthesis* Physiological mode of action* Structure-activity relationships* Practical applications in agriculture
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-444) and index
ISBN:0124063608
9780124063600