Chemistry in the Garden

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ISBN: 9781847559579 | 1847559573
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 8/1/2009

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The Peace and tranquility of the garden hides a battle ground dominated by chemical warfare...the role of natural products in the ecological chemistry of the garden is both extensive and fascinating!

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Introduction
Chemical Diversity in Plantst	p. 2
The Structure Elucidation of Natural Products	p. 3
The Ecological Role of Natural Products	p. 4
Changes in the Garden	p. 6
The Biosynthetic Relationship of Natural Products
Polyketides	p. 12
Terpenoids	p. 13
Phenylpropanoids	p. 15
Alkaloids	p. 17
Natural Products and Plant Biochemistry in the garden
The Structural Material of Plants	p. 21
Photosynthesis	p. 26
Oxidative Coenzymes	p. 29
Plant Harmones	p. 30
Garden Soils
The Mineral Structure of the Soil	p. 35
The Organic Content of the soil	p. 37
Nutrients from the Soil	p. 38
The Role of pH	p. 39
Fertilizers and Compost	p. 40
Microbial Interactions within the Soil	p. 41
The Colour and Scent of Garden Plants
Colouring Matters	p. 44
The Carotenoids	p. 44
The Anthocyanins	p. 46
Natural Pigments	p. 50
Floral and Leaf Scents	p. 52
Bioactive Compounds from Ornamental Plants
Compounds from the Lamiaceae	p. 59
The Foxgloves and Cardiac Glycosides	p. 62
Poppies	p. 63
Compounds from the Asteraceae	p. 64
The Constituents of Bulbs	p. 67
Toxic Compounds from Ornamental Plants	p. 69
Compounds from Ornamental Trees	p. 72
Mistletoe	p. 75
Conifers	p. 75
Natural Products in the Vegetable and Fruit Garden
Root Vegetables	p. 80
Onions, Garlic and Asparagus	p. 86
The Brassicas	p. 89
Lettuce	p. 91
The Legumes	p. 93
Rhubarb	p. 94
Tomatoes	p. 94
Fruit Trees	p. 96
Soft Fruit	p. 98
Fungal and Insect Chemistry in the Garden
Microbial Interactions	p. 107
Lichens	p. 109
Mycorrhizal and Endophytic Organisms	p. 110
Interactions between Fungi	p. 111
Insect Chemistry in the Garden	p. 113
Epilogue	p. 122
Further Reading	p. 124
Glossary	p. 128
Subject Index	p. 134
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