This comprehensive reference covers the basic knowledge of the regulation of biosynthesis of various amino acids in plants and the application of this knowledge to the discovery of novel inhibitors of amino acid biosynthesis and for enhancing the nutritional value of plant products. Provides an exhaustive list of pathway inhibitors! Synthesizing the research of over 35 contributors worldwide, Plant Amino Acids

describes the genetics, enzymology, compartmentation, and regulation of the biosynthesis of individual and families of amino acids
investigates amino acid uptake and transport in plants
details the identification and design of herbicidal inhibitors
analyzes the enhancement of lysine and methionine content and the reduction or elimination of cyanogenic glucosides and glucosinolates
speculates on the applications of amino acid biosynthesis to crop improvement
discusses methodologies used in bringing the products of plant biotechnology to market
and more!
With over 3100 references, tables, and drawings, Plant Amino Acids is suitable for plant physiologists; biochemists and molecular biologists; plant breeders; soil and crop scientists; agricultural engineers; agronomists and agrobiologists; biotechnologists; weed scientists; phytochemists; nutritionists; and undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.