Science : Botany

This book provides a comprehensive overview of this particular genus including: methods to identify, culture and extract taxoids, as well as the chemistry and therapeutic effects. more...

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This timely and important book presents the essence of transgenic plant production. This activity is being pursued by many investigators and interesting results are rapidly accumulating. The basic methodologies have been developed and the transformation of additional plant species is more an ?engineering?/biotechnology problem than a matter of developing new scientific concepts. This book reviews the available methodologies and devotes chapters to transgenic plants that were produced for crop improvement and for yielding valuable products. Also, information is provided on the ability to regulate the expression of alien genes in specific organs and in response to defined effectors and environmental conditions. more...

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This volume explores the historical and modern uses of the Urtica genus or stinging nettle. An account of the botanical aspects of the genus is followed by a comprehensive review of the recent research into its biologically active constituents. more...

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Hidden away in foggy, uncharted rain forest valleys in Northern California are the largest and tallest organisms the world has ever sustained–the coast redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens. Ninety-six percent of the ancient redwood forests have been destroyed by logging, but the untouched fragments that remain are among the great wonders of nature. more...

Price: $16.00