Herbicides and Plant Metabolism (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series, Series Number 38) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521050340 ISBN 13: 9780521050340

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

A review of the most important areas of the biochemistry of herbicide action. The introductory chapter begins with the field of herbicide discovery, followed by chapters dealing with the herbicidal inhibition of photosynthesis, carotenoid biosynthesis, lipid biosynthesis, and amino acid biosynthesis. The metabolism of herbicides is discussed with particular reference to the formation of toxic components from non-toxic chemicals, and also the inactivation of toxic chemicals as a basis for selectivity. The final chapters are concerned with mechanisms of herbicide resistance in plants and the possibility of transferring resistance to susceptible crops. A glossary of the most important herbicidal chemicals mentioned in the text is included.

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Book Description

This volume provides a review of the most important areas of the biochemistry of herbicide action. The introductory chapter is a review of the field of herbicide discovery, and this is followed by chapters dealing with the herbicidal inhibition of photosynthesis, carotenoid biosynthesis, lipid biosynthesis, and amino acid biosynthesis.

Review

"...a welcome and valuable reference on my bookshelf. Water utility microbiologists, researchers and academics alike will appreciate this book, which is good value for the money while filling a gap in the available review literature." L. I. Sly, Quarterly Review of Biology

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521050340
• ISBN 13: 9780521050340
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Dodge A. D.