Product Description

First published in 1988 and now known as a classic. In this book Stephen Fry presents, in considerable practical detail, a wealth of information on methods for the preparation and analysis of plant cell walls and their constituents. The topics include: the isolation and purification of structural constituents, enzymes and metabolites; radiolabelling; an introduction to tissue culture techniques; the chemical characterization of polymers and biosynthetic intermediates. There are 11 chapters dealing with the wall components, their chemistry and biosynthesis, their constituents enzymes and the basis of growth through wall loosening.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1665153 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 330 pages

Review
... an invaluable book on the analytical techniques available ... an excellent book for the typical modern biologist. -- J. Experimental Biology

As a practical guide to wall analysis this book will be a most valuable tool. -- Times Higher Education Supplement

For those who intend to do any practical cell wall analysis this book will be an invaluable laboratory manual. -- Plant Pathology

This book will be of considerable value to anyone engaged in the analysis of plant cell walls. -- Ann. Botany