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Chemistry in the garden /

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The aim of this book is to describe some aspects of the chemistry and chemical ecology which are found in the garden. In the garden there are numerous interactions between plants, the soil and with other organisms in which chemistry plays a central mediating role. The discussion concerns several of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hanson, James Ralph
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Cambridge, UK : RSC Publishing, [2007]
Subjects:
Biochemie.
Biosynthese.
Bodemgesteldheid.
Fotosynthese.
Fruitteelt.
Groenteteelt.
Insecten.
Natuurproducten.
Sierplanten.
Botanical chemistry.
Chemical ecology.
Chemistry.
Gardens.
Plant ecophysiology.
Plant ecology.
Popular science.
SCIENCE > Chemistry > General.
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The biosynthetic relationship of natural products
  • Natural products and plant biochemistry in the garden
  • Garden soils
  • The colour and scent of garden plants
  • Bioactive compounds from ornamental plants
  • Natural products in the vegetable and fruit garden
  • Fungal and insect chemistry in the garden.