Note: Front Cover -- Membranes -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1. Supramolecular Cytology of Coated Vesicles -- I. Introduction -- II. Isolation of Coated Vesicles -- III. In Vivo Formation of Coated Vesicles -- IV. Functions for Coated Vesicles -- V. Formation of Lysosomes and Recycling of Lysosomal Enzymes -- VI. The Roles of Coated Vesicles in the Transport of Newly Synthesized Secretory and Plasma Membrane Proteins -- VII. Expression of Coated Vesicle Phenotype -- VIII. Evolution and Coated Vesicles -- IX. Perspectives and Directions -- References -- Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Crustacean Larval Salt Gland -- I. Introduction: Osmotic Strategies Utilized by Halobionts -- II. Developmental Pattern in Larval Brine Shrimp -- III. Chemical Properties of Larval Extracellular Fluids -- IV. Transport Properties of the Larval Salt Gland Epithelium -- V. Crustacean Chloride Cells -- VI. Bioenergetics in Larval Brine Shrimp -- VII. Model of Larval Salt Gland and Chloride Cell Differentiation -- References -- Chapter 3. Pathways of Endocytosis in Thyroid Follicle Cells -- I. Introduction -- II. The Polar Organization of Follicle Cells -- III. Inside-Out Follicles as a Model System for Studies on Endocytosis -- IV. Formation on Endocytic Vesicles at the Apical Plasma Membrane -- V. Pathway to Endosomes and Lysosomes -- VI. The Golgi Complex as an Organelle Where Export and Endocytic Pathways Meet -- VII. Release of Thyroglobulin into the Circulation -- VIII. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4. Transport of Proteins into Mitochondria -- I. Introduction -- II. Site of Coding of Mitochondria1 Proteins -- III. Protein Export from Cells -- IV. Biosynthesis of Mitochondria1 Proteins in the Cytosol -- V. Systems for Study of Protein Import -- VI. Results of Studies of Transport of Proteins into Mitochondria. , VII. Speculations on the Mechanism of Protein Transport into Mitochondria -- References -- Index -- Contents of Recent Volumes.

Note: Front Cover -- International Review of Cytology, Volume 61 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1. The Association of DNA and RNA with Membranes -- I. Introduction -- II. Membrane-Associated DNA -- III. Membrane-Associated RNA -- IV. Some Additional Theoretical Considerations -- V. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2. Electron Cytochemical Stains Based on Metal Chelation -- I. Introduction -- II. Incipient Instability -- III. Postchelation -- IV. "Robust" Complex Formation -- V. Immunocytochemical Methods -- VI. Some Possible Developments -- References -- Chapter 3. Cell Electrophoresis -- I. Introduction -- II. Theory -- III. Medium for Electrophoresis -- IV. Apparatus -- V. Applications of Electrophoresis to Specific Cell Separations -- VI. Viability and Function -- VII. Effects of Lytic Enzymes on Electrophoretic Mobilities of Cells -- VIII. Adsorbable and Other Materials -- IX. Miscellaneous -- X. Isoelectric Focusing -- XI. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 4. The Wall of the Growing Plant Cell: Its Three-Dimensional Organization -- I. Introduction -- II. Some Characteristics of Plant Cell Wall Growth -- III. Organization of the Expanding Cell Wall -- IV. Modalities of Cell Wall Expansion -- V. Possible Factors in Cell Wall Morphogenesis -- VI. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5. Biochemistry and Metabolism of Basement Membranes -- I. Introduction -- II. Morphology and Distribution -- III. Functions of Basement Membranes -- IV. Structural Chemistry of Basement Membranes -- V. Basement Membrane Metabolism -- VI. Immunochemistry of Basement Membranes -- VII. Basement Membrane Changes in Disease -- VIII. Supramolecular Organization of Basement Membranes -- IX. Summary -- References -- Note Added in Proof. , Chapter 6. The Effects of Chemicals and Radiations within the Cell: An Ultrastructural and Micrurgical Study Using Amoeba proteus as a Single-Cell Model -- I. Introduction -- II. Micrurgy -- III. The Site and Mode of Action of Toxic Agents within the Cell -- IV. Chemicals as Probes into Cellular Activities -- V. General Conclusions -- VI. Evaluation of Amoeba proteus as a Model in Cell Biology and Toxicology -- References -- Chapter 7. Growth. Reproduction and Differentiation in Acanthamoeba -- I. Introduction -- II. Growth and Reproduction -- III. Molecular Biology and Differentiation -- IV. Beginnings of Acanthamoeba Genetics -- V. Conclusions -- References -- Subject Index -- Contents of Previous Volumes.

Note: Cover -- Internationl Review of Cytology: Pollen: Cytology and Development -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Pollen Germination and Pollen-Tube Growth -- I. Introduction: A Preliminary Conspectus -- II. The Hydrodynamics of Germination -- III. Respiration and Germination -- IV. Intine Structure and Chemistry and the Origin of the Pollen-Tube Tip -- V. The Chemistry and Structure of the Pollen-Tube Wall -- VI. The Mechanism of Tip Growth -- VII. A Note on Enzyme Emission -- VIII. Pollen-Tube Guidance: Mechanical and Chemotropic Controls -- IX. The Pollen-Tube Growth: Regulatory Mechanisms and Feedback Systems -- X. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2. The Physiology and Biochemistry of Meiosis in the Anther -- I. Introduction -- II. The Initiation of Meiosis within the Anther -- III. The Pairing of the Chromosomes and Recombination of the Genetic Material -- IV. The Nuclear and Cell Division of Meiosis I and II -- V. Nucleocytoplasmic Interaction during Meiosis -- VI. Conspectus -- References -- Chapter 3. The Tapetum -- I. Introduction -- II. The Significance of the Tapetum -- III. Mechanisms of Tapetal Function -- IV. Tapetal Malfunction and Male Sterility -- V. Some Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 4. Physiology and Culture of Pollen -- I. Introduction -- II. Techniques and Media for the Culture of Pollen -- Ill. Early Changes during Germination of Pollen -- IV. Role of Sugars -- V. Role of Boron -- VI. Grouping or Population Effect -- VII. Effect of Plant Growth Substances, Vitamins, Amino Acids, etc -- VIII. Effect of pH -- IX. Effect of Temperature -- X. Chemotropism -- XI. Genetic Factors -- XII. Effects of Radiation -- XIII. Structure and Composition of the Pollen Tube -- XIV. Cytoplasmic Streaming -- XV. Rate of Pollen Tube Growth and Length of Pollen Tubes -- XVI. Callose Plugs. , XVII. Respiration of Pollen -- XVIII. Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis -- References -- Chapter 5. Ultrastructural Aspects of Pollen Dimorphism -- I. Introduction -- II. General Comments -- Ill. Residual Microspores -- IV. From Microspore to Normal Pollen Grain -- V. From Microspore to Pollen Variant (Type A) -- VI. From Microspore to Pollen Variant (Type B) -- VII. Maturation of Normal Pollen Grains -- VIII. Further Development of Type A Variants -- IX. Further Development of Type B Variants -- X. A Theory of Dimorphism -- References -- Chapter 6. Biochemical Cytology of Pollen Embryogenesis -- I. Introduction -- II. Techniques -- III. Pollen in Situ -- IV. Cold Treatment -- V. In Vitro Pollen Embryogenesis -- VI. Indirect Androgenesis: Pollen Callus Plantlets -- VII. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7. Induction and Growth of Androgenic Haploids -- I. Introduction -- II. Origin of Androgenic Haploids -- III. Factors Influencing Androgenic Development -- IV. Regeneration of Haploid Regenerates into Whole Plants and Secondary Embryogenesis -- V. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8. Application of Pollen-Derived Plants to Crop Improvement -- I. Introduction -- II. Induction of Pollen-Derived Plants -- III. The Possibility and Advantages of Using Doubled Haploid Plants in Crop Improvement -- IV. Application of Pollen Doubled Haploid Plants -- V. Conclusion and Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 9. Mentor Pollen Techniques -- I. Introduction -- II. Mentor and Pioneer Pollen -- III. Experimental Manipulation of Pollen and Pistil Surfaces -- IV. Controlling the Mentor Effect -- V. Estimating the Mentor Effect -- VI. Mechanisms of Mentor Pollen Action -- VII. Future Perspectives -- VIII. Appendix: Mentor Techniques (Protocols) -- References -- Chapter 10. Molecular and Cellular Events of Self-Incompatibility -- I. Introduction. , II. Genetics of Incompatibility -- III. Cellular Events -- IV. Molecular Events -- V. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11. Pollen-Based Techniques in Genetic Manipulation -- I. Introduction -- II. Pollen as "Supervectors -- III. Introduction of Exogenous DNA into Ovaries -- IV. Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 12. Cryopreservation of Pollen and Pollen Embryos, and the Establishment of Pollen Banks -- I. Introduction -- II. Cryopreservation of Pollen -- III. Cryopreservation of Pollen Embryos -- IV. Genetic Resources and Pollen Banks -- V. Conclusions and Prospects -- References -- Chapter 13. Wind Pollination Mechanisms and Aerobiology -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical Adaptations Associated with Wind Pollination -- III. Physiological Adaptations Associated with Wind Pollination -- IV. Flowering Weather -- V. Distances of Transport -- References -- Index.