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by S. a. Iqbal (Author)
Phytochemistry is in the strict sense of the word the study of phytochemicals. These are chemicals derived from plants. In a narrower sense the terms are often used to describe the large number of secondary metabolic compounds found in plants. Many of these are known to provide protection against insect attacks and plant diseases. They also exhibit a number of protective functions for human consumers.
Number of Pages: 270
Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: April 01, 2011
