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Biosynthesis of vitamins in plants Part B: Vitamins B6, B8, B9, C, E, K


​​​Edited by Fabrice Rébeillé and Roland Douce and supported by an international Editorial Board, Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. The series features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This eclectic volume features reviews on cutting-edge topics of interest to postgraduates and researchers alike.

Published on 11 November 2011





Edited by Fabrice Rébeillé and Roland Douce
Academic Press
ISBN: 978-0-12-385853-5
2011, 292 pages

Biosynthesis of vitamins in plants Part B: Vitamins B6, B8, B9, C, E, K


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Chapter 1
Vitamin B6 in plants: More than meets the eye
Teresa B. Fitzpatrick
Pages 1-38

Chapter 2
Biotin (Vitamin B8) synthesis in plants
Claude Alban
Pages 39-66

Chapter 3
Metabolism of folates in plants
Stéphane Ravanel, Roland Douce, Fabrice Rébeillé
Pages 67-106

Chapter 4
Vitamin C: The metabolism and functions of ascorbic acid in plants
Nicholas Smirnoff
Pages 107-177

Chapter 5
Vitamin E
Dean DellaPenna, Laurent Mène-Saffrané
Pages 179-227

Chapter 6
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone): Function, enzymes and genes
Chloë van Oostende, Joshua R. Widhalm, Fabienne Furt, Anne-Lise Ducluzeau, Gilles J. Basset
Pages 229-261

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