Few people are aware of the great diversity of resin-producing plants or the remarkable roles resins play for plants and people. Resins evolved millions of years ago to defend plants against their enemies, as recorded by fossil resins like amber, and humans have used them since prehistory. Plant Resins tells the whole story about these fascinating plant products. The book is richly illustrated with maps, color and black-and-white photographs, and exquisite line drawings by Jesse Markman. This comprehensive and integrated discussion of resins will appeal to botanists, ecologists, ethnobotanists, chemists, anthropologists, archeologists, museum conservators, and amber enthusiasts.
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"Langenheim, a respected resin authority, has done a commendable task. Few books have been published on this topic, so her book will be the benchmark for resins."
—R. P. Poincelot, Choice, October 2003 (Choice )
"An authoritative and definitive work of interest and utility to readers working in botany, biology, chemistry, ecology, anthropology, or history."
—Charlotte Tancin, Huntia, June 2005 (Huntia )
"An excellent complement to the conservation, art technology, and cultural history literature and one that can offer great enrichment and enjoyment. So, a must-have browser!"
—Ruth E. Norton, Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, Fall/Winter 2005 (Journal of the American Institute for Conservation )
—R. P. Poincelot, Choice, October 2003 (Choice )
"An authoritative and definitive work of interest and utility to readers working in botany, biology, chemistry, ecology, anthropology, or history."
—Charlotte Tancin, Huntia, June 2005 (Huntia )
"An excellent complement to the conservation, art technology, and cultural history literature and one that can offer great enrichment and enjoyment. So, a must-have browser!"
—Ruth E. Norton, Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, Fall/Winter 2005 (Journal of the American Institute for Conservation )
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Resins evolved millions of years ago to defend plants against their enemies, as recorded by fossil resins like amber, and humans have used them since prehistory. Plant Resins tells the whole story about these fascinating plant products.
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This review is from: Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany (Hardcover)
I immediately ordered this book, with great glee. As an ethnobotanist, I find that this book is an invaluable source of information on a topic that has not been systematically covered in my field.The illustrations are wonderful, the information value of the book is high and I am pleased to have this book in my collection.
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This book offers a comprehensive look at the fascinating world of plant resins. It is a must have if you are looking for a single source of information on the subject. Even if you are not in the field (I'm certainly not), it makes for very interesting reading. And has the chemical reactions all diagrammed out for those of you with an interest in the organic chemistry side of things. Be aware that this is written like a text book, for the most part. But the commentary from the author keeps it from being yet another dry school text.
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Amber all sorts and accessories,
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This book is mostly a thorough review of the state of knowledge of amber resins. For this purpose it is excellent but you might find it light on if for you are seeking in depth information about other botanical resins. The section on aloeswood is particularly scarce which disappointed me.
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To understand the many topics covered in Plant Resins, it is necessary to have clear idea of what plant resin is and how it differs from other substances that have been called resins. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
resin secretory structures, amber ryas, constitutive resin, secretorv structures, secretors structures, resin defense, amber industry, floral resins, communic acid, sesquiterpene composition, aroma industry, hard copals, trunk resin, terpenoid resin, leaf resin, kauri resin, amber artifacts, naval stores products, copaiba oil, gum diggers, terpenoid composition, resin exudes, resin secretion, core eudicots, amber deposits Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New World, New Zealand, North America, Southeast Asia, Central America, South America, Bronze Age, Late Stone Age, Atlantic Coastal Plain, World War, Dominican Republic, Iron Age, Middle East, North Carolina, Pliny the Elder, West African, East African, New Jersey, Canary Islands, Costa Rica, Native Americans, Roman Empire, Hanna Basin, Incense Road New!
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resin secretory structures, amber ryas, constitutive resin, secretorv structures, secretors structures, resin defense, amber industry, floral resins, communic acid, sesquiterpene composition, aroma industry, hard copals, trunk resin, terpenoid resin, leaf resin, kauri resin, amber artifacts, naval stores products, copaiba oil, gum diggers, terpenoid composition, resin exudes, resin secretion, core eudicots, amber deposits Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New World, New Zealand, North America, Southeast Asia, Central America, South America, Bronze Age, Late Stone Age, Atlantic Coastal Plain, World War, Dominican Republic, Iron Age, Middle East, North Carolina, Pliny the Elder, West African, East African, New Jersey, Canary Islands, Costa Rica, Native Americans, Roman Empire, Hanna Basin, Incense Road New!
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- Biology and Chemistry of Plant Trichomes by Eloy Rodriguez in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Ecology of the Southern Conifers by Neal J. Enright in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Plants for Arid Lands by G.E. Wickens in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Petrified Forest: The Story Behind the Scenery by Sidney R. Ash on page 158, and Back Matter
- Amber, Resinite and Fossil Resins (Acs Symposium Series) by Ken B. Anderson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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