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Methods in Chemical Ecology
. Ed(S): Millar, Jocelyn G.; Haynes, Kenneth F.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Millar, Jocelyn G.; Haynes, Kenneth F. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 640.
A working definition of the discipline of chemical ecology might be "the study of the structure, function, origin, and significance of naturally occurring compounds that mediate inter-and intraspecific interactions between organisms. " In particular, chemical ecology focuses on determining the role of semiochemicals and related compounds in their natural contexts. Thus, chemical ecology is distinct from disciplines such as pharmacology, in which compounds are screened for uses outside their natural context, for example in the screening of natural products for use as drugs. Superficially, many of the methods used in the various branches of natural products chemistry, such as pharmacology ... Read more
A working definition of the discipline of chemical ecology might be "the study of the structure, function, origin, and significance of naturally occurring compounds that mediate inter-and intraspecific interactions between organisms. " In particular, chemical ecology focuses on determining the role of semiochemicals and related compounds in their natural contexts. Thus, chemical ecology is distinct from disciplines such as pharmacology, in which compounds are screened for uses outside their natural context, for example in the screening of natural products for use as drugs. Superficially, many of the methods used in the various branches of natural products chemistry, such as pharmacology ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
Number of Pages
390
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461374763
SKU
V9781461374763
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About . Ed(S): Millar, Jocelyn G.; Haynes, Kenneth F.
Kenneth F. Haynes is a Professor of Entomology in the Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.
Reviews for Methods in Chemical Ecology
`Overall, the book has been very meticulously prepared, and the subject dealt with in a very comprehensive manner, given the book is only 380 pages long. Readers need to have a strong background in instrumental analysis to fully appreciate the details. Nonetheless, the book is easy to read and gives a good overview. It is ideal ... Read more