Beschreibung:
A comprehensive review of current thinking on the biosynthesis, function and evolution of secondary metabolites in animals, plants and microorganisms. Examines the traditional context of secondary metabolites as natural products having no obvious part to play in the producing organism's life cycle. Covers issues related to genetic and antibiotic applications.
A comprehensive review of current thinking on the biosynthesis, function and evolution of secondary metabolites in animals, plants and microorganisms. Examines the traditional context of secondary metabolites as natural products having no obvious part to play in the producing organism's life cycle. Covers issues related to genetic and antibiotic applications.
Partial table of contents:Origins of Secondary Metabolism (T. Cavalier-Smith).Genes for Polyketide Secondary Metabolic Pathways inMicroorganisms and Plants (D. Hopwood & C. Khosla).Regulation of Gibberellin Formation by the Fungus GibberellaFujikuroi (B. Brückner).Genetic Regulation of Secondary Metabolic Pathways inStreptomyces (K. Chater).Role of Secondary Metabolites from Microbes (L. Vining).Self-Protection Mechanisms in Antibiotic Producers (E.Cundliffe).Secondary Metabolites from Marine Organisms (K. Rinehart).Roles for Secondary Metabolites in Plants (P. Waterman).Index of Contributors.Subject Index.