Format:
XV, 445 S.
,
Ill.
,
25 cm
Edition:
2. ed.
ISBN:
9781405183970
,
1405183977
Series Statement:
Annual plant reviews 40
Note:
"This new edition of Volume 2 of this series commences with an overview of the biochemistry, physiology, functions 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 also included covering the importance of secondary metabolites in taxonomy, as viewed from the perspective of molecular systematics." --NHBS Environment Bookstore
Language:
English
Subjects:
Biology
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