Isoprenoids are important in primary and secondary metabolism. They have implications in a myriad of physiological processes notably in plants, microorganisms and parasites, and biological activities at the cellular, organism, and ecosystem levels. The importance of isoprenoids in various areas of the scientific world has spurred intense research worldwide. Also their role in ""nutraceuticals"" has stimulated scientific curiosity. Literature on isoprenoids is widely scattered in journals with quite differing readerships and geographic distribution.
A comprehensive book on isoprenoids does not exist. Isoprenoid Synthesis in Plants and Microorganisms: New Concepts and Experimental Approaches fills this gap by presenting the latest and the most applicable information on isoprenoids. The most recent TERPNET conference serves as the backdrop and provides much of the inspiration for the topics covered in the book. Additional topics of interest are covered as well, making Isoprenoid Synthesis in Plants and Microorganisms: New Concepts and Experimental Approaches the most comprehensive review of isoprenoid synthesis to date.
Edited by:
Thomas J. Bach, Michel Rohmer, Jonathan Gershenzon Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Country of Publication: United States Edition: 2013 ed. Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.176kg ISBN:9781461440628 ISBN 10: 1461440629 Pages: 505 Publication Date:19 September 2012 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Thomas J. Bach Departement Reseaux metaboliques, Institut de Biologie Moleculaire des Plantes, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Michel Rohmer Institut Le Bel, Universite Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France