Author : Carlos L. Céspedes,Diego A. Sampietro,David S. Seigler,Mahendra Rai
Publisher : CABI
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780642338
Natural Antioxidants and Biocides from Wild Medicinal Plants by Carlos L. Céspedes,Diego A. Sampietro,David S. Seigler,Mahendra Rai Pdf
This book provides an up-to-date treatment of antioxidant and biocidal compounds mainly from Latin American plants. New antimicrobials, insecticides and antioxidants are compiled in a single source for the first time based on the research and knowledge of several internationally renowned research groups. This book is organized in three sections: Part I provides a general overview and perspectives on antioxidant, medicinal and biocidal plant compounds; Part II provides information on plant antioxidants isolated from a wide range of species; and Part III describes insecticidal, antimicrobial and other biocidal activities based on peptides, phytoecdysteroids, alkaloids, polyphenols, terpenoids and other allelochemicals.