130024, Peoples Republic of ChinaThree Lewis acid catalysed reactions used in a synthesis of the tricyclic core of the marine anti-inflammatory pseudopterosins are reported; the reductive cleavage of an oxirane with inversion, the cyclisation of an a-hydroxy ketenedithioacetal to an arene, and a stereoselective annulation using an allylic sulfone as the electrophile.
This chapter provides an overview of research on the roles of amino acids and their derivatives in plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses, and briefly describes the prospects for further research on biotechnological applications aimed at improving plant stress tolerance.
This chapter describes the brassinosteroids-mediated modulation of amino acids (proline and glycinebetaine [betaine]) and polypeptides (nucleic acids, proteins and enzymes) in plants, and its role in plant responses to biotic (plant pathogens) and abiotic (salinity, drought, cold stress, heat stress, and heavy metals) stresses. Stress response in brassinosteroids-deficient plant mutants is discussed.
This chapter describes the biosynthesis of 5-aminolevulinic acid [5-aminolaevulinic acid] in microorganisms and plants, covering the biochemical pathways and genes associated with 5-aminolevulinic acid synthesis in these organisms. The insecticidal and herbicidal properties of 5-AMA, and the ability of the compound to regulate plant growth, and improve salt and cold resistance in plants are discussed. Microorganisms used in the industrial production of 5-aminolevulinic acid are mentioned.
This chapter discusses the major factors responsible for environmental change, and its implication for plant growth and development, and describes the significance of amino acids and their important derivatives in plant adaptation and/or tolerance of various environmental stress factors.
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