Physiology and biochemistry of plant cell walls - Christopher T. Brett

The plant cell wall plays a vital role in almost every aspect
of plant physiology. New techniques in spectroscopy, biophysics and
molecular biology have revealed the extraordinary complexity of its
molecular architecture and just how important this structure is in the
control of plant growth and development.

The Second Edition of this accessible and integrated textbook
has been revised and updated throughout. As well as focusing on the
structure and function of plant cell walls the book also looks at the
applications of this research. It discusses how plant cell walls can
be exploited by the biotechnology industry and some of the main
challenges for future research. Key topics include: architecture and
skeletal functions of the wall; cell-wall formation; control of cell
growth; role in intracellular transport; interactions with other
organisms; cell-wall degradation; biotechnological applications of
cell-walls; role in diet and health.

This textbook provides a clear, well illustrated introduction to the
physiology and biochemistry of plant cell walls which will be
invaluable to upper level undergraduate and post graduate students of
plant physiology, plant pathology, plant biotechnology and
biochemistry.