Plant Chemical Biology

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Demonstrates how advances in plant chemical biology can translate to field applicationsWith contributions from a team of leading researchers and pioneers in the field, this book explains how chemical biology is used as a tool to enhance our understanding of plant biology. Readers are introduced to a variety of chemical biology studies that have provided novel insights into plant physiology and plant cellular processes. Moreover, they will discover that chemical biology not only leads to a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of plant biology, but also the development of practical applications. For example, the authors discuss small molecules that can be used to identify targets of herbicides and develop new herbicides and plant growth regulators. The book begins with a historical perspective on plant chemical biology. Next, the authors introduce the chemical biology toolbox needed to perform successful studies, with chapters covering: Sources of small moleculesIdentification of new chemical tools by high-throughput screening (HTS)Use of chemical biology to study plant physiologyUse of chemical biology to study plant cellular processesTarget identificationTranslation of plant chemical biology from the lab to the fieldBased on the latest findings and extensively referenced, the book explores available compound collections, principles of assay design, and the use of new research tools for the development of new applications. Plant Chemical Biology is recommended for students and professionals in all facets of plant biology, including molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, agriculture, horticulture, and agronomy. All readers will discover new approaches that can lead to the development of a healthier and more plentiful global food supply.Content: Chapter 1.1 From Herbal Remedies to Cutting‐Edge Science (pages 1–17): Michelle Q. Brown, Abel Rosado and Natasha V. RaikhelChapter 2.1 Compound Collections (pages 19–39): Reg RichardsonChapter 2.2 Combinatorial Chemistry Library Design (pages 40–63): Robert Klein and Stephen D. LindellChapter 2.3 Natural Product‐Based Libraries (pages 64–71): Alan L. HarveyChapter 3.1 Assay Design for High‐Throughput Screening (pages 73–91): Frank W. An and Jose R. PerezChapter 4.1 Use of Chemical Biology to Understand Auxin Metabolism, Signaling, and Polar Transport (pages 93–127): Ken‐ichiro Hayashi and Paul OvervoordeChapter 4.2 Brassinosteroids Signaling and Biosynthesis (pages 128–144): Takeshi Nakano and Tadao AsamiChapter 4.3 Chemical Genetic Approaches on ABA Signal Transduction (pages 145–159): Eunjoo Park and Tae‐Houn KimChapter 4.4 Jasmonic Acid (pages 160–183): Christian Meesters and Erich KombrinkChapter 4.5 Chemical Genetics as a Tool to Study Ethylene Biology in Plants (pages 184–201): Yuming Hu, Filip Vandenbussche and Dominique Van Der StraetenChapter 5.1 The Use of Small Molecules to Dissect Cell Wall Biosynthesis and Manipulate the Cortical Cytoskeleton (pages 203–217): Darby Harris and Seth DeBoltChapter 5.2 The Use of Chemical Biology to Study Plant Cellular Processes (pages 218–231): Ash Haeger, Malgorzata Łangowska and Stéphanie RobertChapter 6.1 Target Identification of Biologically Active Small Molecules (pages 233–246): Paul Overvoorde and Dominique AudenaertChapter 7.1 Prospects and Challenges for Translating Emerging Insights in Plant Chemical Biology into New Agrochemicals (pages 247–262): Terence A. WalshChapter 7.2 In Vitro Propagation (pages 263–287): Hans Motte, Stefaan Werbrouck and Danny Geelen