Phytochemistry In The Genomics And Post-genomics Eras (recent Advances In Phytochemistry)
by John Romeo /
2002 / English / PDF
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This monograph series is commissioned by the Phytochemical Society
of North America (PSNA). The volumes in this series contain
articles on developing topics of interest to scientists, students
and individuals interested in recent developments in the
biochemistry, chemistry and molecular biology of plants. Volume 36
centers on the role of phytochemistry in the rapid developments in
biology brought about by the application of large-scale genomics
approaches.
This monograph series is commissioned by the Phytochemical Society
of North America (PSNA). The volumes in this series contain
articles on developing topics of interest to scientists, students
and individuals interested in recent developments in the
biochemistry, chemistry and molecular biology of plants. Volume 36
centers on the role of phytochemistry in the rapid developments in
biology brought about by the application of large-scale genomics
approaches.
Several functional genomic approaches discussed in this volume
address plant gene function on a large scale. Plants are
combinatorial chemists par excellence, and understanding the
principles that relate enzyme structure to function will open up
unlimited possibilities for the rational design of new enzymes to
generate novel biologically active natural products. Knowledge of
the molecular genetics of plant natural product pathways will also
facilitate the engineering of these pathways for plant improvement
and human benefit. Phytochemistry truly has a great future in the
genomics and post-genomics eras.
Several functional genomic approaches discussed in this volume
address plant gene function on a large scale. Plants are
combinatorial chemists par excellence, and understanding the
principles that relate enzyme structure to function will open up
unlimited possibilities for the rational design of new enzymes to
generate novel biologically active natural products. Knowledge of
the molecular genetics of plant natural product pathways will also
facilitate the engineering of these pathways for plant improvement
and human benefit. Phytochemistry truly has a great future in the
genomics and post-genomics eras.