UID:
almafu_9960072187102883
Format:
1 online resource (467 p.)
ISBN:
1-281-44289-5
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9786611442897
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0-08-058644-9
Series Statement:
International review of cytology ; v. 107
Content:
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF CYTOLOGY V107
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Cover; Internationl Review of Cytology: Pollen: Cytology and Development; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Pollen Germination and Pollen-Tube Growth; I. Introduction: A Preliminary Conspectus; II. The Hydrodynamics of Germination; III. Respiration and Germination; IV. Intine Structure and Chemistry and the Origin of the Pollen-Tube Tip; V. The Chemistry and Structure of the Pollen-Tube Wall; VI. The Mechanism of Tip Growth; VII. A Note on Enzyme Emission; VIII. Pollen-Tube Guidance: Mechanical and Chemotropic Controls
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IX. The Pollen-Tube Growth: Regulatory Mechanisms and Feedback SystemsX. Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. The Physiology and Biochemistry of Meiosis in the Anther; I. Introduction; II. The Initiation of Meiosis within the Anther; III. The Pairing of the Chromosomes and Recombination of the Genetic Material; IV. The Nuclear and Cell Division of Meiosis I and II; V. Nucleocytoplasmic Interaction during Meiosis; VI. Conspectus; References; Chapter 3. The Tapetum; I. Introduction; II. The Significance of the Tapetum; III. Mechanisms of Tapetal Function
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IV. Tapetal Malfunction and Male SterilityV. Some Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4. Physiology and Culture of Pollen; I. Introduction; II. Techniques and Media for the Culture of Pollen; Ill. Early Changes during Germination of Pollen; IV. Role of Sugars; V. Role of Boron; VI. Grouping or Population Effect; VII. Effect of Plant Growth Substances, Vitamins, Amino Acids, etc; VIII. Effect of pH; IX. Effect of Temperature; X. Chemotropism; XI. Genetic Factors; XII. Effects of Radiation; XIII. Structure and Composition of the Pollen Tube; XIV. Cytoplasmic Streaming
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XV. Rate of Pollen Tube Growth and Length of Pollen TubesXVI. Callose Plugs; XVII. Respiration of Pollen; XVIII. Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis; References; Chapter 5. Ultrastructural Aspects of Pollen Dimorphism; I. Introduction; II. General Comments; Ill. Residual Microspores; IV. From Microspore to Normal Pollen Grain; V. From Microspore to Pollen Variant (Type A); VI. From Microspore to Pollen Variant (Type B); VII. Maturation of Normal Pollen Grains; VIII. Further Development of Type A Variants; IX. Further Development of Type B Variants; X. A Theory of Dimorphism; References
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Chapter 6. Biochemical Cytology of Pollen EmbryogenesisI. Introduction; II. Techniques; III. Pollen in Situ; IV. Cold Treatment; V. In Vitro Pollen Embryogenesis; VI. Indirect Androgenesis: Pollen Callus Plantlets; VII. Conclusions; References; Chapter 7. Induction and Growth of Androgenic Haploids; I. Introduction; II. Origin of Androgenic Haploids; III. Factors Influencing Androgenic Development; IV. Regeneration of Haploid Regenerates into Whole Plants and Secondary Embryogenesis; V. Conclusion; References; Chapter 8. Application of Pollen-Derived Plants to Crop Improvement
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I. Introduction
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-12-364507-7
Language:
English
