Margareta Sequin
Chemistry of Plants: Perfumes, Pigments and Poisons
Chemistry of Plants: Perfumes, Pigments and Poisons
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Plants are essential to humans due to their chemistry, which offers a fascinating way to explore basic chemistry concepts. This second edition retains its accessibility, expanding on the first edition and combining scientific concepts with colorful pictures and stories in simple, clear language. It also includes introductory information on some chemistry and plant biology, preparing readers for the more complex chemical structures that compose plant substances. The final chapter has been expanded, and the end-chapter references have been thoroughly updated.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 05 February 2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
The importance of plants to humans is a multifaceted phenomenon that is intricately linked to the chemistry of these remarkable organisms. The chemistry of plants plays a vital role in determining their diverse range of colors, fragrances, and other characteristics that captivate our senses. Well-known flowers such as daffodils and narcissus are excellent examples of plants that not only provide aesthetic beauty but also offer a rich source of perfumes, pigments, and poisons. These intricate chemical compounds are the result of the delicate balance between the structure and properties of organic compounds.
This second edition of "The Chemistry of Plants" retains its accessibility, while expanding on the first edition and incorporating scientific concepts with colorful pictures and engaging stories. It serves as an ideal introduction to both chemistry and plant biology, providing readers with a solid foundation for understanding the more complex chemical structures that compose plant substances. Many of these compounds hold immense importance to humans, serving as sources of medicine, food, and other essential resources.
In particular, the final chapter of the book has been expanded to provide in-depth coverage of medicinal plants and genetic modification. The end-of-chapter references have been thoroughly updated with articles, books, and relevant websites that further illustrate the topics discussed.
Dr. Margareta Sequin, an organic chemist and plant enthusiast, has a deep passion for teaching plant chemistry to non-chemistry majors and has led numerous field seminars for the general public. The feedback and questions from these audiences, as well as the topics that particularly resonated with people, have greatly influenced the development of this book.
"The Chemistry of Plants" is designed to appeal to both audiences with little previous chemistry knowledge and to expert readers seeking to understand the intricacies of more complex plant compounds. It serves as a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in exploring the fascinating world of plant chemistry.
Weight: 345g
Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788019019
Edition number: 2 New edition
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