Annual Plant Reviews: Plant Nuclear Structure, Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation, Volume 46

This timely volume brings together expert reviews of the recent significant advances in our knowledge and understanding of the organisation of the higher plant nucleus, and in particular in the relationship between nuclear organisation and the regulation of gene expression. Rapid progress has been made in a number of key areas over the last five years, including description and characterization of proteins of the nuclear envelope and nuclear pore complex, novel insights into nucleoskeletal structures, as well as developments related to chromatin organization, function and gene expression. These advances open the way for new research into areas such as stress tolerance, plant-pathogen interactions and ultimately crop improvement and food security. Continued research into plant nuclear structure, genome architecture and gene regulation also enriches our understanding of the origin and evolution of the nucleus and its envelope. Edited by world-class researchers in plant cell biology, and comprising contributions from internationally-renowned academics, this latest volume in the prestigious Annual Plant Reviews series brings together a wealth of knowledge in the burgeoning field of plant nuclear structure and genetics. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 46: Plant Nuclear Structure, Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation is a vital resource for advanced students, researchers and professionals in plant science and related disciplines. Libraries in all research establishments where plant science, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and genomics and agricultural science are taught and studied will find this excellent volume an essential addition to their shelf. Content: Chapter 1 Introduction: Mysteries, Molecules and Mechanisms (pages 1–17): John A. Bryant Chapter 2 The Nuclear Envelope — Structure and Protein Interactions (pages 19–55): Katja Graumann and David E. Evans Chapter 3 The Plant Nuclear Pore Complex — The Nucleocytoplasmic Barrier and Beyond (pages 57–91): Xiao Zhou, Joanna Boruc and Iris Meier Chapter 4 Nucleoskeleton in Plants: The Functional Organization of Filaments in the Nucleus (pages 93–122): Martin W. Goldberg Chapter 5 Genomics and Chromatin Packaging (pages 123–156): Eugenio Sanchez?Moran Chapter 6 Heterochromatin Positioning and Nuclear Architecture (pages 157–190): Emmanuel Vanrobays, Melanie Thomas and Christophe Tatout Chapter 7 Telomeres in Plant Meiosis: Their Structure, Dynamics and Function (pages 191–227): Nicola Y. Roberts, Kim Osman, F. Chris, H. Franklin, Monica Pradillo, Javier Varas, Juan L. Santos and Susan J. Armstrong Chapter 8 The Nuclear Pore Complex in Symbiosis and Pathogen Defence (pages 229–254): Andreas Binder and Martin Parniske This timely volume brings together expert reviews of the recent significant advances in our knowledge and understanding of the organisation of the higher plant nucleus, and in particular in the relationship between nuclear organisation and the regulation of gene expression. Rapid progress has been made in a number of key areas over the last five years, including description and characterization of proteins of the nuclear envelope and nuclear pore complex, novel insights into nucleoskeletal structures, as well as developments related to chromatin organization, function and gene expression. These advances open the way for new research into areas such as stress tolerance, plant-pathogen interactions and ultimately crop improvement and food security. Continued research into plant nuclear structure, genome architecture and gene regulation also enriches our understanding of the origin and evolution of the nucleus and its envelope. Edited by world-class researchers in plant cell biology, and comprising contributions from internationally-renowned academics, this latest volume in the prestigious Annual Plant Reviews series brings together a wealth of knowledge in the burgeoning field of plant nuclear structure and genetics. __Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 46: Plant Nuclear Structure, Genome Architecture and Gene Regulation__ is a vital resource for advanced students, researchers and professionals in plant science and related disciplines. Libraries in all research establishments where plant science, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and genomics and agricultural science are taught and studied will find this excellent volume an essential addition to their shelf. Content: Chapter 1 Introduction: Mysteries, Molecules and Mechanisms (pages 1–17): John A. BryantChapter 2 The Nuclear Envelope — Structure and Protein Interactions (pages 19–55): Katja Graumann and David E. EvansChapter 3 The Plant Nuclear Pore Complex — The Nucleocytoplasmic Barrier and Beyond (pages 57–91): Xiao Zhou, Joanna Boruc and Iris MeierChapter 4 Nucleoskeleton in Plants: The Functional Organization of Filaments in the Nucleus (pages 93–122): Martin W. GoldbergChapter 5 Genomics and Chromatin Packaging (pages 123–156): Eugenio Sanchez?MoranChapter 6 Heterochromatin Positioning and Nuclear Architecture (pages 157–190): Emmanuel Vanrobays, Melanie Thomas and Christophe TatoutChapter 7 Telomeres in Plant Meiosis: Their Structure, Dynamics and Function (pages 191–227): Nicola Y. Roberts, Kim Osman, F. Chris, H. Franklin, Monica Pradillo, Javier Varas, Juan L. Santos and Susan J. ArmstrongChapter 8 The Nuclear Pore Complex in Symbiosis and Pathogen Defence (pages 229–254): Andreas Binder and Martin Parniske