Biochemistry of Plant Secondary Metabolism (Annual Plant Reviews, Vol 2)

Biochemistry of Plant Secondary Metabolism (Annual Plant Reviews, Vol 2)

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"This volume starts with an overview of the biochemistry, physiology, function and utilisation of plant secondary metabolites, followed by detailed surveys of alkaloids and betalains, cyanogenic glycosides, glucosinolates and non-protein amino acids, phenyl propanoids and related compounds, and terpenoids (monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, sterols, cardiac glycosides and steroid saponins). A chapter is included on the importance of secondary metabolites in taxonomy, as viewed from the perspective of molecular systematics."--BOOK JACKET. "The book is designed for use by advanced students, researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, agriculture and pharmacy working in the academic and industrial sectors, including the pesticide and pharmaceutical industries."--BOOK JACKET.

Biochemistry of Plant Secondary Metabolism (Annual Plant Reviews, Vol 2),Michael Wink,OTHER,0849340853,Agriculture - Agronomy,Botanical chemistry,Flowers,Life Sciences - Biochemistry,Life Sciences - Botany,Metabolism,Metabolism, Secondary,Plant Biochemistry,Plants,Science,Science/Mathematics,Technology & Industrial Arts,Plant physiology,Science / Botany

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