Organic chemistry : miracles from plants

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 Earth’s 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:Presents in a readable and accessible manner 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. Key concepts in and knowledge of organic chemistry are reinforced. Highly-relevant and contemporary context stimulates learning in organic chemistry. Searching exercises and extension materials are provided at the end of every chapter each of which is amply illustrated. In a single source, this volume provides knowledge, challenge and valuable learning opportunity in chemistry, medicine, nutrition and the environmental sciences.