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The Biochemistry of the Carotenoids: Volume I Plants
T. W. Goodwin
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Paperback. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 589.
The carotenoids are not only amongst the most widespread of the naturally occurring groups of pigments, but probably also have the most varied functions; witness their known roles in photokinetic responses of plants, in phototropic responses of fish and as vitamin A precursors in mammals and birds. Pigments with such wide distribution and such diverse functions are obviously of great interest to biological scientists with very different specializa- tions, especially as it is unlikely that the study of the functions of carotenoids is anywhere near complete. The primary aim of the present work is to discuss the distribution, bio- genesis ... Read more
The carotenoids are not only amongst the most widespread of the naturally occurring groups of pigments, but probably also have the most varied functions; witness their known roles in photokinetic responses of plants, in phototropic responses of fish and as vitamin A precursors in mammals and birds. Pigments with such wide distribution and such diverse functions are obviously of great interest to biological scientists with very different specializa- tions, especially as it is unlikely that the study of the functions of carotenoids is anywhere near complete. The primary aim of the present work is to discuss the distribution, bio- genesis ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
589g
Number of Pages
378
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400958623
SKU
V9789400958623
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