Plant Biochemistry focuses on the molecular and cellular aspects of
each major metabolic pathway and sets these within the context of the
whole plant. Using examples from biomedical, environmental, industrial
and agricultural applications, it shows how a fundamental understanding
of plant biochemistry can be used to address real-world issues. It
illustrates how plants impact human activity and success, in terms of
their importance as a food supply and as raw materials for industrial
and pharmaceutical products, and considers how humans can benefit from
exploiting plant biochemical pathways.
All chapters in this second edition have been substantially revised to
incorporate the latest research developments, and case studies include
updates on progress in developing novel plants and plant products. The
artwork, now in full color, superbly illustrates the key concepts and
mechanisms presented throughout.
Key features:
- Presents each topic from the cellular level to the ecological and
environmental levels, placing it in the context of the whole plant.
- Biochemical pathways are represented as route maps, showing how one
reaction interacts with another both within and across pathways.
- Includes comprehensive reading lists with descriptive notes to enable
students to conduct their own research into topics they wish to
explore further
- The wide-ranging approach of this book emphasizes the importance of
teaching and learning plant biochemical pathways within the framework
of what the pathway does and why it is needed.
- Illustrates the fundamental significance of plants, in terms of their
importance as a food supply, as raw materials and as sources of novel
products.
Plant Biochemistry is invaluable to undergraduate students who wish to
gain insight into the relevance of plant metabolism in relation to
current research questions and world challenges. It should also prove to
be a suitable reference text for graduates and researchers who are new
to the topic or who wish to broaden their understanding of the range of
biochemical pathways in plants.
