Essays about: "nicotiana tabacum"
Found 4 essays containing the words nicotiana tabacum.
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1. Genetically modified tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) plants for an increased production of wax esters
University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant BiologyAbstract : Wax esters (WE) are naturally occurring lipids consisting of a fatty acid bound to a fatty alcohol with an ester bond. As an alternative to petrochemicals, plant-derived WE:s are of considerable commercial interest as lubricants, but have in recent years also received great attention for their potential as a starting material for bio-fuel production. READ MORE
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2. Presence of recombinant Potato virus Y genotypes in Sweden
University essay from SLU/Department of Plant Biology (from 140101)Abstract : Potato virus Y (PVY) is the most important and widespread virus infecting potato (Solanum tuberosum) worldwide. Recently, new PVY recombinant genotypes have emerged and their incidence is increasing throughout the world. READ MORE
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3. Allelopatiska egenskaper av tomatidin och andra alkaloider från potatisväxter
University essay from SLU/Department of Plant Biology (from 140101)Abstract : Alkaloids are a heterogeneous group of secondary metabolites in plants with toxic attributes. These substances often have toxic effects on different organisms and are found in many species of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). READ MORE
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4. Subcellular localization of a Netrual Invertase from hybrid aspens (Populus tremula x tremuloides)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Genetics and Plant PhysiologyAbstract : Neutral Invertases are sucrose hydrolyzing enzymes whose role in plants remains to be understood. This thesis focuses on the subcellular localization of a neutral invertase from hybrid aspen (Populus tremula × Populus tremuloides), which shows increased transcript levels during secondary cell wall formation. READ MORE