A Molecular Approach to Primary Metabolism in Higher Plants

The understanding of the complexities behind the interaction of carbon and nitrogen in plant metabolism has increased during the last five years as a result of the application of molecular genetic techniques to this field. This book discusses and explains the major advances that this new technology has provided, giving insights into its applications for the benefits of agriculture, the environment, and man.Divided into three sections, the book first focuses on primary nitrogen and carbon assimilation, and carbon partitioning, then looks at compartmentation, transport, and whole plant interactions, and finally discusses related metabolism to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of this emerging subject.