This volume summarizes the state-of-the-art methodology for the functional characterization of phytochromes in vitro and in vivo. Chapters and divided into four parts covering, phytochrome discovery, spectroscopic techniques, x-ray crystallography, x-ray crystallography, and analyzing phytochrome function in vitro and *in vivo.*Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Phytochromes: Methods and Protocols aims to be a versatile laboratory bench and computational resource that is an essential reference.
