Progress in Plant Growth Regulation

The current growing interest of molecular biologists in plant hormone research is undoubtedly the most promising development of recent times. Many papers were presented during the 14th International Conference on Plant Growth Substances illustrating the impact of this new approach on our understanding of hormone-controlled processes. The specific character is the integrated study of plant growth regulation at all levels ranging from single molecules to the entire plant and its functioning in the environment.
Hormones play an essential role in the regulation, but not an exclusive one. Other compounds and factors, such as Ca 2+ , for instance are often of equal relevance, because they may take part in the signal transduction pathway. Moreover, regulation of the regulator by non-hormonal factors is an essential part of any control mechanism.
The present volume reflects the change in interest from plant growth substances to plant growth regulation.

Contenu
Genetics, chemistry, and biochemical physiology in the study of hormonal homeostasis.- Differential efficacy of gibberellins in flowering and vegetative shoot growth, including heterosis and inherently rapid growth.- Genetic approaches to hormone physiology Chairman: H. Kende.- Hormone perception and transduction Chairman: A. Trewavas.- Hormones and gene expression Chairman: D.T.-H. Ho.- Control of hormone synthesis and metabolism Chairman: J.A.D. Zeevaart.- Control of sensitivity to hormones Chairman: P.J. Davies.- Other endogenous plant growth regulating substances Chairman: G. Sembdner.- Developmental biology at the cellular level Chairman: R.S. Quatrano.- Organ interactions Chairman: F. Bangerth.- Stress Chairman: K. Raschke.- Plant-pathogen interactions Chairman: T. Boller.- Pathways of gibberellin synthesis Chairman: N. Murofushi.- Cytokinin metabolism Chairman: M. Laloue.- Electrophysiology and calcium Chairman: H. Felle.- Biotechnological approaches to plant breeding Chairman: H.A. van Onckelen.- Agricultural uses of plant growth regulators Chairman: W. Rademacher.- New developments in hormone analysis Chairman: G.W.M. Barendse.- Tropisms Chairman: R.D. Firn.- Index of Authors.- Index of Keywords.