Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology, Volume 142, Issue 2 (2008)

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Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology, Volume 142, Issue 2 (2008)

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JIP test for fast fluorescence transients as a rapid and sensitive technique in assessing the effectiveness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Zea mays: Analysis of chlorophyll a fluorescence
M. K. Rai, S. Shende & R. J. Strasser
Pages: 191-198
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforJIP test for fast fluorescence transients as a rapid and sensitive technique in assessing the effectiveness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Zea mays: Analysis of chlorophyll a fluorescence | Full Text | References | PDF (446.2 KB)
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Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from pistil transverse thin cell layers of lemon (Citrus limon)
Maurizio Sajeva, Angela Carra, Fabio de Pasquale & Francesco Carimi
Pages: 199-203
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforSomatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from pistil transverse thin cell layers of lemon (Citrus limon) | Full Text | References | PDF (140.6 KB)
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Chloroplast and nuclear DNA markers to characterize cultivated and spontaneous Ribes
Fabrizio de Mattia, Fabrizio Grassi, Serena Imazio & Massimo Labra
Pages: 204-212
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforChloroplast and nuclear DNA markers to characterize cultivated and spontaneous Ribes | Full Text | References | PDF (403.4 KB)
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2-DE polypeptide mapping of Posidonia oceanica leaves, a molecular tool for marine environment studies
Antonia Spadafora, Dina Filadoro, Silvia Mazzuca, Marcella Bracale, Milena Marsoni, Monica Cardilio & Anna Maria Innocenti
Pages: 213-218
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
Abstractfor2-DE polypeptide mapping of Posidonia oceanica leaves, a molecular tool for marine environment studies | Full Text | References | PDF (237.8 KB)
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The influence of overhead shade on the shade mortality of Abies xborisii-regis Mattf. seedlings and saplings in the central Rhodope mountains of north-eastern Greece
Elias Milios, Elias Pipinis, Paulos Smiris & Maria Aslanidou
Pages: 219-227
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforThe influence of overhead shade on the shade mortality of Abies xborisii-regis Mattf. seedlings and saplings in the central Rhodope mountains of north-eastern Greece | Full Text | References | PDF (370.7 KB)
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Identifying plant communities of thermophilous deciduous forest in Greece: Species composition, distribution, ecology and syntaxonomy
E. Bergmeier & P. Dimopoulos
Pages: 228-254
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforIdentifying plant communities of thermophilous deciduous forest in Greece: Species composition, distribution, ecology and syntaxonomy | Full Text | References | PDF (873.8 KB)
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Population genetics of Ageratina adenophora using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) molecular markers in China
Fu-Rong Gui, Fang-Hao Wan & Jian-Ying Guo
Pages: 255-263
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforPopulation genetics of Ageratina adenophora using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) molecular markers in China | Full Text | References | PDF (699.5 KB)
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Vegetation of trampled habitats in the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
Zvjezdana Stančić, Željko Škvorc, Jozo Franjić & Juraj Kamenjarin
Pages: 264-274
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforVegetation of trampled habitats in the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia | Full Text | References | PDF (392.7 KB)
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Effects of environmental factors on seed germination of Anthyllis barba-jovis L
Massimiliano Morbidoni, Elena Estrelles, Pilar Soriano, Isabel Martínez-Solís & Edoardo Biondi
Pages: 275-286
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforEffects of environmental factors on seed germination of Anthyllis barba-jovis L | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Assessment of genetic variation in Sicilian Helichrysum (Asteraceae) and implication to germplasm conservation
A. Scialabba, C. Agrimonti, G. M. Abbate & N. Marmiroli
Pages: 287-297
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforAssessment of genetic variation in Sicilian Helichrysum (Asteraceae) and implication to germplasm conservation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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The electrolyte leakage method can be misleading for assessing the frost hardiness of roots
Tapani Repo & Aija Ryyppö
Pages: 298-301
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforThe electrolyte leakage method can be misleading for assessing the frost hardiness of roots | Full Text | References | PDF (142.1 KB)
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A partnership project for a new Red List of the Italian Flora
Graziano Rossi & Rodolfo Gentili
Pages: 302-304
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforA partnership project for a new Red List of the Italian Flora | Full Text | References | PDF (46.7 KB)
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Interdisciplinary research for the proposal of the Urban Biosphere Reserve of Rome Municipality
Carlo Blasi, Giulia Capotorti, Marina Marchese, Miriam Marta, Marco Alberto Bologna, Pierluigi Bombi, Marino Bonaiuto, Mirilia Bonnes, Giuseppe Carrus, Federica Cifelli, Bruno Cignini, Salvatore Dierna, Giusi Esposito, Renato Funiciello, Ilaria Giannarini, Loretta Gratani, Maria Gemma Grillotti Di Giacomo, Fausto Manes, Fabrizio Orlandi, Marzio Zapparoli & Gian Tommaso Scarascia Mugnozza
Pages: 305-312
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforInterdisciplinary research for the proposal of the Urban Biosphere Reserve of Rome Municipality | Full Text | References | PDF (301.9 KB)
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Old-growth forest structure and deadwood: Are they indicators of plant species composition? A case study from central Italy
Sabina Burrascano, Fabio Lombardi & Marco Marchetti
Pages: 313-323
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforOld-growth forest structure and deadwood: Are they indicators of plant species composition? A case study from central Italy | Full Text | References | PDF (387.8 KB)
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An integrated approach to better define the concept and functions of Urban Biosphere Reserves
Carlo Blasi, Giulia Capotorti, Miriam Marta & Marina Marchese
Pages: 324-330
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforAn integrated approach to better define the concept and functions of Urban Biosphere Reserves | Full Text | References | PDF (208.3 KB)
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Advanced microscopy techniques as instruments for cell and tissue analysis in plants

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Laser Microdissection (LM): Applications to plant materials
Raffaella Balestrini & Paola Bonfante
Pages: 331-336
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforLaser Microdissection (LM): Applications to plant materials | Full Text | References | PDF (394.5 KB)
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FISH methods in phycology: Phototrophic biofilm and phytoplankton applications
Roberta Congestri
Pages: 337-342
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforFISH methods in phycology: Phototrophic biofilm and phytoplankton applications | Full Text | References | PDF (425.2 KB)
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Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression of vacuolar GFPs in Petunia leaves and petals
W. Verweij, G.-P. Di Sansebastiano, F. Quattrocchio & G. Dalessandro
Pages: 343-347
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforAgrobacterium-mediated transient expression of vacuolar GFPs in Petunia leaves and petals | Full Text | References | PDF (495.4 KB)
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Confocal microscopy and plant cell biology: A perfect match
Andrea Genre
Pages: 348-354
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforConfocal microscopy and plant cell biology: A perfect match | Full Text | References | PDF (569.7 KB)
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Applications of Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy (ESEM) in botanical research
Sergio Sorbo, Adriana Basile & Rosa Castaldo Cobianchi
Pages: 355-359
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforApplications of Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy (ESEM) in botanical research | Full Text | References | PDF (349.2 KB)
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Visualisation of transglutaminase-mediated cross-linking activity in germinating pollen by laser confocal microscopy
Rosa A. Iorio, Alessia Di Sandro, Alessandra Scarpellini, Stefano Del Duca, Donatella Serafini-Fracassini & Elisabetta A. M. Verderio
Pages: 360-365
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforVisualisation of transglutaminase-mediated cross-linking activity in germinating pollen by laser confocal microscopy | Full Text | References | PDF (677.2 KB)
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Physiological processes in roots of woody plants

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Anatomical investigations of resprouting in Cardopatum corymbosum L. (Asteraceae): A hemicryptophyta living on erosion-prone slopes in a Mediterranean climate
Donato Chiatante, Gabriella S. Scippa & Antonino Di Iorio
Pages: 366-374
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforAnatomical investigations of resprouting in Cardopatum corymbosum L. (Asteraceae): A hemicryptophyta living on erosion-prone slopes in a Mediterranean climate | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Detection of Cryptomeria japonica roots with ground penetrating radar
Masako Dannoura, Yasuhiro Hirano, Tetsuro Igarashi, Masahiro Ishii, Kenji Aono, Keitaro Yamase & Yoichi Kanazawa
Pages: 375-380
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforDetection of Cryptomeria japonica roots with ground penetrating radar | Full Text | References | PDF (704.8 KB)
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Article
Fine root biomass in a beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) stand on Paiko Mountain, NW Greece
Argyro Zerva, Georgios Halyvopoulos & Kalliopi Radoglou
Pages: 381-385
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforFine root biomass in a beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) stand on Paiko Mountain, NW Greece | Full Text | References | PDF (282.9 KB)
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The decline of Greek fir (Abies cephalonica Loudon): Relationships with root condition
Y. Raftoyannis, I. Spanos & K. Radoglou
Pages: 386-390
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforThe decline of Greek fir (Abies cephalonica Loudon): Relationships with root condition | Full Text | References | PDF (166.3 KB)
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A geostatistical model to describe root vitality and ectomycorrhization in Norway spruce
Linda Scattolin, Paola Bolzon & Lucio Montecchio
Pages: 391-400
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforA geostatistical model to describe root vitality and ectomycorrhization in Norway spruce | Full Text | References | PDF (863.3 KB)
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Unravelling the response of poplar (Populus nigra) roots to mechanical stress imposed by bending
Gabriella S. Scippa, Dalila Trupiano, Mariapina Rocco, Antonino Di Iorio & Donato Chiatante
Pages: 401-413
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforUnravelling the response of poplar (Populus nigra) roots to mechanical stress imposed by bending | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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The root system architecture of young Greek fir (Abies cephalonica Loudon) trees
Ioannis Spanos, Petros Ganatsas & Yannis Raftoyannis
Pages: 414-419
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforThe root system architecture of young Greek fir (Abies cephalonica Loudon) trees | Full Text | References | PDF (377.6 KB)
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The diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizas of selected Australian Fabaceae
Mark Tibbett, Megan H. Ryan, Susan J. Barker, Yinglong Chen, Matthew D. Denton, Tamara Edmonds-Tibbett & Christopher Walker
Pages: 420-427
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforThe diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizas of selected Australian Fabaceae | Full Text | References | PDF (562.9 KB)
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Studying root distribution with geostatistics
T. Vamerali, M. Guarise, A. Ganis, F. Zanetti & G. Mosca
Pages: 428-433
Published online: 07 Aug 2008
AbstractforStudying root distribution with geostatistics | Full Text | References | PDF (235 KB)
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