Dictionary of Plant Toxins, Vol. 1: Phytotoxins (Volume 1) [Hardcover]

Gerard P. Moss (Author), Jeffrey B. Harborne (Editor), Herbert Baxter (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0471951072 | ISBN-13: 978-0471951070 | Publication Date: August 1996 | Edition: Volume 1

Phytotoxins are poisonous substances produced by plants, mostly for reasons of protection and compound transport. The study of these substances has yielded many new medicinal products both for humans and other animals. This book provides a concise and comprehensive source of information on plant toxins.

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The first and only complete reference devoted specifically to phytotoxins (plant toxins). Contains approximately 2,000 entries which are presented alphabetically and thoroughly indexed. Each entry includes common name, chemical classification, CAS registry number, molecular formula and weight, chemical structure (3D projection), essential bibliographical details, natural occurrence and a summary of biochemical activity.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 540 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Volume 1 edition (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471951072
• ISBN-13: 978-0471951070
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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