Ebook: Carotenoids in Photosynthesis

Significant developments in recent years have led to a deeper understanding of the role and function of carotenoids in photosynthesis. For the first time the biological, biochemical, and chemical aspects of the role of these pigments in photosynthesis are brought together in one comprehensive reference volume. Chapters focus on the photochemistry of carotenoids in light harvesting and photoprotection, the nature and distribution of carotenoids in photosynthetic organisms, their biosynthesis, the herbicidal inhibition of carotenogenesis and the `xanthophyll cycle'. Throughout details are given of the various methodologies used. A detailed appendix provides physical data for the major compounds. Carotenoids in Photosynthesis is an invaluable reference source for all plant scientists.

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Significant developments in recent years have led to a deeper understanding of the role and function of carotenoids in photosynthesis. For the first time the biological, biochemical, and chemical aspects of the role of these pigments in photosynthesis are brought together in one comprehensive reference volume. Chapters focus on the photochemistry of carotenoids in light harvesting and photoprotection, the nature and distribution of carotenoids in photosynthetic organisms, their biosynthesis, the herbicidal inhibition of carotenogenesis and the `xanthophyll cycle'. Throughout details are given of the various methodologies used. A detailed appendix provides physical data for the major compounds. Carotenoids in Photosynthesis is an invaluable reference source for all plant scientists.

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Significant developments in recent years have led to a deeper understanding of the role and function of carotenoids in photosynthesis. For the first time the biological, biochemical, and chemical aspects of the role of these pigments in photosynthesis are brought together in one comprehensive reference volume. Chapters focus on the photochemistry of carotenoids in light harvesting and photoprotection, the nature and distribution of carotenoids in photosynthetic organisms, their biosynthesis, the herbicidal inhibition of carotenogenesis and the `xanthophyll cycle'. Throughout details are given of the various methodologies used. A detailed appendix provides physical data for the major compounds. Carotenoids in Photosynthesis is an invaluable reference source for all plant scientists.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Structure and nomenclature of carotenoids....Pages 1-15
Occurrence and distribution of carotenoids in photosynthetic systems....Pages 16-71
Carotenoids in pigment-protein complexes....Pages 72-95
Biosynthesis of carotenoids....Pages 96-126
Inhibition of carotenoid biosynthesis....Pages 127-159
Factors that affect the carotenoid composition of higher plants and algae....Pages 160-205
The xanthophyll cycle....Pages 206-251
The photochemistry and function of carotenoids in photosynthesis....Pages 252-326
Spectroscopic studies of carotenoids in photosynthetic systems....Pages 327-408
Methods for the isolation and analysis of carotenoids....Pages 409-457
Back Matter....Pages 458-498

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Significant developments in recent years have led to a deeper understanding of the role and function of carotenoids in photosynthesis. For the first time the biological, biochemical, and chemical aspects of the role of these pigments in photosynthesis are brought together in one comprehensive reference volume. Chapters focus on the photochemistry of carotenoids in light harvesting and photoprotection, the nature and distribution of carotenoids in photosynthetic organisms, their biosynthesis, the herbicidal inhibition of carotenogenesis and the `xanthophyll cycle'. Throughout details are given of the various methodologies used. A detailed appendix provides physical data for the major compounds. Carotenoids in Photosynthesis is an invaluable reference source for all plant scientists.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Structure and nomenclature of carotenoids....Pages 1-15
Occurrence and distribution of carotenoids in photosynthetic systems....Pages 16-71
Carotenoids in pigment-protein complexes....Pages 72-95
Biosynthesis of carotenoids....Pages 96-126
Inhibition of carotenoid biosynthesis....Pages 127-159
Factors that affect the carotenoid composition of higher plants and algae....Pages 160-205
The xanthophyll cycle....Pages 206-251
The photochemistry and function of carotenoids in photosynthesis....Pages 252-326
Spectroscopic studies of carotenoids in photosynthetic systems....Pages 327-408
Methods for the isolation and analysis of carotenoids....Pages 409-457
Back Matter....Pages 458-498
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