Chemistry in the Garden (Issues in Environmental Scienc) [Paperback]

James R. Hanson (Author)

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Publication Date: June 18, 2009 | Series: Issues in Environmental Scienc

This book describes the chemical diversity of common plants that are grown in the garden and the chemical factors that can contribute to their growth. It discusses the role of natural products in the ecological chemistry of the garden. Coverage details what natural products are involved in the color and scent of flowers, in the toxicity of some seeds or contribute to the beneficial properties of home grown fruit and vegetables.

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In the garden there are numerous interactions between plants, the soil and with other organisms in which chemistry plays a central mediating role. The aim of this book is to describe some aspects of the chemistry and chemical ecology which are found in the garden. The discussion concerns several of the chemically and ecologically interesting compounds that are produced by common ornamental garden plants and vegetables and by the predators that attack them. Well written and clearly explained, this book will make fascinating reading for the chemist with an interest in gardening as well as the gardener with a general interest in the scientific processes involved in the garden.

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In the garden there are numerous interactions between plants, the soil and with other organisms in which chemistry plays a central mediating role. The aim of this book is to describe some aspects of the chemistry and chemical ecology which are found in the garden. The discussion concerns several of the chemically and ecologically interesting compounds that are produced by common ornamental garden plants and vegetables and by the predators that attack them. Well written and clearly explained, this book will make fascinating reading for the chemist with an interest in gardening as well as the gardener with a general interest in the scientific processes involved in the garden.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; 1 edition (June 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1847559573
• ISBN-13: 978-1847559579
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,768,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Must Be A Garden Chemist, December 4, 2010

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For such a slim volume, it is positively encyclopedic in some respects. The book is dense with diagrams and information, regarding chemicals in a variety of plants, formulae, and functions. A good beginning (but only that) for those looking for applications of chemistry / chemical compounds. It will give you ideas to for further research - for the book is weak on reactions, biosyntheses and such. None-the-less it does make for interesting reading due to its scope ... e.g.) chemical responsible for the odor of freshly cut grass, to pigments and much more). It is dense - but I've really enjoyed it.