Carotenoids in Photosynthesis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789401049429)

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.

Author: A. Young
ISBN-10: 9401049424
ISBN-13: 9789401049429
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2012
Pages: 498
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.03d