ENGLISH

Light Sensing in Plants

By Masaki Furuya (auth.) , Masamitsu Wada Dr. , Ken-ichiro Shimazaki Dr. , Moritoshi Iino Ph.D. (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Japan
Year
2005
ISBN
978-4-431-24002-0, 978-4-431-27092-8
DOI
10.1007/b138587
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2196407 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
370\360
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Plant Physiology

Description

Plants utilize light not only for photosynthesis but also as environmental signals. They are capable of perceiving wavelength, intensity, direction, duration, and other attributes of light to perform appropriate physiological and developmental changes. This volume presents overviews of and the latest findings in many of the interconnected aspects of plant photomorphogenesis, including photoreceptors (phytochromes, cryptochromes, and phototropins), signal transduction, photoperiodism, and circadian rhythms, in 42 chapters. Also included, is a prologue by Prof. Masaki Furuya that gives an overview of the historical background. With contributions from preeminent researchers in specific subjects from around the world, this book will be a valuable source for a range of scientists from undergraduate to professional levels.

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