Carotenoids in Photosynthesis
. Ed(S): Young, A.J.; Britton, George
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Paperback. Editor(s): Young, A.J.; Britton, George. Num Pages: 498 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
498
Condition
New
Number of Pages
498
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401049429
SKU
V9789401049429
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