1st Edition

Neurotransmitters in Plant Life

By V V Roshchina Copyright 2001

    The book examines the functions of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and biogenic amines dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonin, and histamine in plant organisms. Also addressed are how many plant reactions are sensitive to neurotransmitters and their significance in the field of medicine. Papers in the collecting describe participation of the components of animal cholinergic and aminergic regulatory systems in the functioning of many plant processes within and outside the cell, from changes in ion permeability of membranes, energetics, and metabolism to complex processes such as fertilization, motility, and finally germination, growth, and morphogenesis.

    Neuromediators, their Synthesis, and Metabolism
    Response of Plants to Acetylcholine and Biogenic Amines
    The Regulatory Systems with Participation of Neuromediators
    Physiological Role of Neurotransmitters in Plants
    Appendix 1: List of Some Pharmacologically Important Plants Containing Neuromediators and their Derivatives
    Appendix 2: Assays of Plant Studies

    Biography

    V V Roshchina