Description
Human benefit from the organic chemistry of plants is incalculable in terms of health, food, comfort and security. Indeed, the future well-being of humanity rests in significant measure upon a responsible relationship with the plant kingdom in order to re-establish balance in the Earths natural environmental systems. In a highly readable volume, Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants presents many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially-important, naturally-occurring, chemical substances which are derived from plants. Features: 1. Presents many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially important, natural chemical substances derived from plants. 2. Brings together organic chemistry in real life context and has information that will inspire organic chemists as well as non-scientific people with an interest in plant biochemistry. 3. The book will engage many people far and wide including its primary audience of young students. 4. It is beautifully organized and accessible and each chapter has its own story that entices the reader to continue. 5. This book will be a valuable adjunct to a course in chemistry (at any level) and also biology, with many illustrations, questions and exercises for students.
