International Review of Cytology : A Survey of Cell Biology (Vol 165) (International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology, Volume 165)

International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology-both plant and animal. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research. Content: Series Editors Page ii Edited by Page iii Copyright page Page iv Contributors Page ix Salt Tolerance in Plants and Microorganisms: Toxicity Targets and Defense Responses Original Research Article Pages 1-52 Ramón Serrano Polytene Chromosomes in Mammalian Cells Original Research Article Pages 53-119 Eugenia V. Zybina, Tatiana G. Zybina Ependymins: Meningeal-Derived Extracellular Matrix Proteins at the Blood-Brain Barrier Original Research Article Pages 121-123,123a,125-150,150a,151-158 Werner Hoffmann, Heinz Schwarz Cadherin Cell Adhesion Molecules in Differentiation and Embryogenesis Original Research Article Pages 159-205 James A. Marrs, W. James Nelson Escape and Migration of Nucleic Acids between Chloroplasts, Mitochondria, and the Nucleus Original Research Article Pages 207-234 Peter E. Thorsness, Eric R. Weber Cytoplasmic Mechanisms of Axonal and Dendritic Growth in Neurons Original Research Article Pages 235-262,262a,264-296 Steven R. Heidemann Index Pages 297-305 The progressive salinization of irrigated land compromises the future of agriculture in the most productive areas of our planet (Ashraf, 1994; Serrano and Gaxiola, 1994).