Bryophytes Their Chemistry and Chemical Taxonomy |
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| Editor:
| Zinsmeister, H. D.
Mues, R. |
| Series title: | Proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-857716-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1990 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $130.00 |
Book Description:
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Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts produce a large variety of compounds which exhibit remarkable biological activity. This book provides the first comprehensive survey of the chemistry, biology, and pharmacology of these extraordinary plant groups. Internationally recognized experts give readers valuable information on all aspects of the chemistry of bryophytes, including biochemical, botanical, pharmaceutical, chemotaxonomical, and environmental studies. In addition, synthetic studies...
More DescriptionMosses, liverworts, and hornworts produce a large variety of compounds which exhibit remarkable biological activity. This book provides the first comprehensive survey of the chemistry, biology, and pharmacology of these extraordinary plant groups. Internationally recognized experts give readers valuable information on all aspects of the chemistry of bryophytes, including biochemical, botanical, pharmaceutical, chemotaxonomical, and environmental studies. In addition, synthetic studies of new natural products found in bryophytes are covered.