Beschreibung
Programmed cell death (PCD) is a genetically encoded, active process which results in the death of individual cells, tissues, or whole organs. PCD plays an essential role in plant development and defense, and occurs throughout a plants lifecycle from the death of the embryonic suspensor to leaf and floral organ senescence. In plant biology, PCD is a relatively new research area, however, as its fundamental importance is further recognized, publications in the area are beginning to increase significantly. The field currently has few foundational reference books and there is a critical need for books that summarizes recent findings in this important area. This book contains chapters written by several of the worlds leading researchers in PCD. This book will be invaluable for PhD or graduate students, or for scientists and researchers entering the field. Established researchers will also find this timely work useful as an up-to-date overview of this fascinating research area.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Arunika N. Gunawardena serves as Associate Professor in the School of Biology and Environmental Science at Dalhousie University. Dr. Gunawardena is head of The Gunawardena Lab, focusing on on plant developmental programmed cell death in the Madagascar lace plant, Aponogeton madagascariensis.
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