The book is recommended to readers seeking an overview on chloroplast biology as well as scientists looking for detailed up-to-date information. This authoritative book reflects the diversity of the research field on chloroplast biology ranging from the biophysical principles of energy conversion over metabolic regulation and ion transport to identification of unique plastid proteins by the systems-biology based green cut project. The chapters are written by renowned experts in their fields and provide state-of-the-art overviews of their current research. Each chapter ends with a section on future trends that projects where the research could be in the next five to ten years.
" a comprehensive guide to current research and future potential study of chloroplasts" from ProtoView
"covers a broad range of current research topics in chloroplast biology ... This well and clearly written book gives a survey of the recent state of the art in major areas of chloroplast and photosynthesis research. Figures, tables and legends are of concise style ... primarily directed to experts and professionals ... a detailed overview on current research "from J. Plant Physiol.
"written by renowned experts in their fields and provide state-of-the-art overviews" from Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ.