Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany

by Jean H. Langenheim

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881925748
• ISBN13: 9780881925746
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 7.7" x 10.7"