Chemistry of Plants: Perfumes, Pigments and Poisons

by Margareta Sequin

Why are some plants so important to humans? The chemistry of the plants has a lot to do with it

The plant world offers a fascinating way to explore basic chemistry concepts. The spectacular variety of colors, fragrances and other characteristics of plants are driven by the seemingly subtle differences in the structure and properties of organic compounds. Well-known flowers, like daffodils and narcissus, are examples of plants that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1788019016
• ISBN13: 9781788019019
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"