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Isolation of Fungal Genes for Engineering Plant Defence against Fungal Pathogens
Characterisation of two Chitinases and one Novel Glucanase Genes isolated from Soil Fungi
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Artikel-Nr:
9783639034189
Seiten:
200
Autor:
Susana Averis
Gewicht:
316 g
Format:
220x150x12 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Averis, SusanaSusana Averis trained in biotechnology at Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia. This book is based on the thesis presented for her PhD and it reflects her interest in plant biotechnology for the improvement of food production systems. Her interests have also seen her involved in studies relating to genetic markers in legumes and cereals.
The enzymes chitinases and glucanases are responsible for hydrolytic degradation of chitin and glucan, two major components of fungal cell walls. Both plants and fungi use these enzymes in defence responses against their fungal pathogens. Expression of recombinant chitinases and glucanases in genetically modified crop plants has potential to enhance plants natural resistance against harmful fungi, thereby reducing dependence on fungicides.This book offers an overview of research in this area and describes isolation and characterisation of chitinase and glucanase genes from soil fungi with a view to engineering plants with them.