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Autorenporträt
InhaltsangabeA. Morphology.- I. Cytology.- a) General and Molecular Cytology.- 1. Structure of the Golgi Apparatus and Association with Other Cell Components.- 2. Cytochemistry of Golgi Apparatus.- 3. Biochemistry of the Plant Golgi Apparatus.- References.- b) Special Cytology: Cytology and Morphogenesis of the Prokaryotic Cell.- 1. Cell Envelopes.- a) Slime and Capsular Material.- b) Cysts.- c) Endospores.- d) Myxospores.- e) Heterocysts, Akinetes.- f) Cell Wall.- 2. Fimbriae and Pili.- 3. Membranes.- References.- c) Special Cytology: Morphology and Morphogenesis of Eukaryotic Algal Cells.- 1. Organisation of Vegetative Cells.- a) Chloroplasts, Including Chloroplast DNA.- b) Flagella.- c) Cell Coverings, Including Periplasts and Loricae.- d) Other Studies.- 2. Nuclear Structure and Division, Cytokinesis.- 3. Reproductive Stages and Spores.- 4. Pinocytosis and Ingestion.- 5. Aging.- References.- II. Morphologie und Anatomie der höheren Pflanzen.- a) Vegetationsorgane.- 1. Epidermis-Strukturen.- 2. Grundgewebestrukturen sowie Sonderstrukturen des Leitgewebesystems.- 3. Leitgewebesystem.- Literatur.- b) Reproduktionsorgane.- 1. Allgemeines.- 2. Blüte, Blütenstand, Frucht und Samen.- a) Blütenmorphologie und -anatomie.- b) Blütenökologische Aspekte, Nektarien, Elaiophoren und Osmophoren.- c) Blütenstände.- d) Frucht und Samen.- 3. Embryologie und Pollenmorphologie.- a) Antherenentwicklung.- b) Pollenmorphologie und Pollenentwicklung.- c) Samenanlage, Embryosack und Endosperm.- d) Embryogenese.- Literatur.- B. Physiology.- I. Plant Lectins (Phytohemagglutinins).- 1. What are Lectins?.- 2. Biochemistry of Lectins.- a) Structure and Specifity.- b) Problems Related to Assay and Isolation Methods.- 3. Lectin Properties Relevant to Physiological Role.- a) Interaction with Cell Surface Receptors.- b) Differentiation of Cellular Slime Molds.- c) Lectins Associated with Walls and Membranes of Plant Cells.- d) Host Plant-Microorganism Interaction.- e) Further Properties of Possible Biological Significance.- 4. Conclusions.- References.- II. Mineral Metabolism. Short and Long Distance Transport.- 1. Short Distance Transport.- a) Uptake Mechanism.- b) Membrane Composition and Ion Flux.- c) Growth Substances.- d) Initial Uptake.- e) Role of ATP 7.- f) Ion Interaction.- g) Nitrate Reduction.- h) Effect of Temperature and Ion Concentration.- i) Uptake in Different Root Zones.- j) Radial Transport across the Roots.- 2. Long Distance Transport.- a) Xylem Transport.- b) Phloem Transport.- 3. Localization and Binding Stage of Mineral Elements in Tissue and Cells.- 4. Genetic Aspects of Mineral Nutrition.- References.- III. Photosynthesis. Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Carbon Metabolism.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Enzymology of the Reductive Pentose Phosphate Cycle.- a) RuDP Carboxylase.- b) Glyceraldehyde-3-P Dehydrogenase.- c) Fructose-1,6-diphosphatase.- d) Other RPP Cycle Enzymes.- e) Light Mediated Activation of RPP Cycle Enzymes.- f) Carbonic Anhydrase.- 3. Studies with Isolated Chloroplasts.- 4. Communication between Chloroplast and Cytoplasm.- 5. Starch and Sucrose Metabolism.- 6. Photorespiration and Glycollate Metabolism.- a) Glycollate Synthesis.- b) Glycollate Utilization.- 7. C4 Metabolism.- References.- IV. Metabolism of Organic Acids.- 1. Crassulacean Acid Metabolism.- a) The Pathway of Carbon During CAM.- b) Studies on CAM Using the Leaf Slice Technique.- c) Gas Exchange in CAM.- 2. Metabolism of Organic Acids in Relation to Mineral Transport or Mineral Balance.- 3. Metabolism of Glycollic Acid.- a) The Primary Source of Glycollate in Photorespiration.- b) Glycollate Metabolism in Single Cell Organisms.- c) Glycollate Metabolism in Isolated Cells or Cell Organelles.- 4. Biosynthesis, Metabolism and Biologic Properties of Organic Acids Other than Malate and Glycollate.- References.- Va) Metabolism of Inorganic Nitrogen Compounds.- 1. Dinitrogen Reduction.- a) Dinitrogen Reduction by Free-Living Organisms.- b) Symbiotic Dinitrogen Reduction.
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