Essential Oils and Waxes (Molecular Methods of Plant Analysis)

Essential Oils and Waxes (Molecular Methods of Plant Analysis)
by: Hans-Ferdinand Linskens (Author),John F. Jackson (Editor),A. Ghosh(Contributor),M. Kawakami(Contributor),J. Jimenez(Contributor), R.P. Adams(Contributor), M.E. Crespo (Contributor), S.G. Deans (Contributor), H.E.M. Dobson (Contributor), P. Dunlop (Contributor), C.A.J. Erdelmeier (Contributor), E.G. Hammond (Contributor), R.B. Inman (Contributor), A. Douglas Kinghorn (Contributor),A. Kiritsakis (Contributor)&12more
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 1991/10/28
Language: English
Print Length: 337 pages
ISBN-10: 3540519157
ISBN-13: 9783540519157
Book Description
Given the growing importance of essential oils and waxes, this volume deals with the analysis of a broad spectrum of these compounds from many plant origins. Commercial oils such as olive oil are analysed as are trees such as eucalyptus, mentha, cedar and juniper. In addition, analysis of spices, seasoning, seaweeds, perfumes, liquors and atmospheric monoterpene hydrocarbons are to be found in this book. The volatiles of flower and pollen may be of importance in attraction of bees and other insects to certain plants for pollination purposes; this topic is also discussed. Waxes, both in the soil and as leaf components are analysed and presented in such a way making this book valuable to scientists with varying interests worldwide.
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Given the growing importance of essential oils and waxes, this volume deals with the analysis of a broad spectrum of these compounds from many plant origins. Commercial oils such as olive oil are analysed as are trees such as eucalyptus, mentha, cedar and juniper. In addition, analysis of spices, seasoning, seaweeds, perfumes, liquors and atmospheric monoterpene hydrocarbons are to be found in this book. The volatiles of flower and pollen may be of importance in attraction of bees and other insects to certain plants for pollination purposes; this topic is also discussed. Waxes, both in the soil and as leaf components are analysed and presented in such a way making this book valuable to scientists with varying interests worldwide. Read more