Glutathione is a thiol-containing tripeptide, which appears to be present in nearly all living organisms and which is involved in many important metabolic and physiological processes. The present volume focuses on the biological significance of glutathione in plants. The biochemistry and the metabolism of glutathione are reviewed, and its role in sulphur and selenium metabolism in plants is discussed. The significance of glutathione and of glutathione-related enzymes in the adaptation to natural stress, heavy metals, xenobiotics, air pollution, and in plant-pathogen and plant-animal interactions are evaluated. The main aim of this second volume in the series Plant Ecophysiology is to raise the interest of advanced students and junior researchers in the role of glutathione in plants and to supply basic and comprehensive information for scientists already working on related topics.
Author(s): Heinz Rennenberg (auth.), Dieter Grill, Michael Tausz, Luit J. De Kok (eds.)
Series: Plant Ecophysiology 2
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 264
Tags: Plant Physiology; Ecology; Plant Ecology
Glutathione - An Ancient Metabolite with Modern Tasks....Pages 1-11
Chemistry of Glutathione....Pages 13-26
The Molecular Biology and Metabolism of Glutathione....Pages 27-56
The Role of Glutathione in the Uptake and Metabolism of Sulfur and Selenium....Pages 57-99
The Role of Glutathione in Plant Response and Adaptation to Natural Stress....Pages 101-122
The Role of Glutathione in Plant Reaction and Adaptation to Excess Metals....Pages 123-154
The Role of Glutathione and Glutathione S -transferases in Plant Reaction and Adaptation to Xenobiotics....Pages 155-183
The Role of Glutathione in Plant Reaction and Adaptation to Air Pollutants....Pages 185-205
The Role of Glutathione and Glutathione-related Enzymes in Plant-pathogen Interactions....Pages 207-239
Aspects of Glutathione in the Interaction Between Plants and Animals....Pages 241-248
