Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany
Product DescriptionFew people are aware of the wide variety of resin-producing plants or the remarkable role of resins for plants and people. Often, the first resin is in the sense that the adhesive of conifers such as SAP, but in fact, many tropical trees and shrubs arid zones produce resin. Resins developed millions of years to plants to defend against their enemies, as recorded by fossil resins like amber, and the people they have used since time immemorial. Plant Resins tells the whole sec. . More>>
Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany
Far too technical for my needs. Unfortunately, you could not find that fact from the specified amount of information before purchase. Rating: 5.2
This book is above all a thorough review of the state of knowledge of amber resins. To this end, it is excellent, but it might as light up when you search for detailed information on other botanical resins. The section on aloe wood is very scarce, which disappointed me. Rating: 5.3
This book is the definitive text on plant resins and is the sum of over forty years of research on the topic of the author. It is logically arranged, very technical, is comprehensive in coverage and well illustrated. A thorough investigation of the development of resin-producing plants, forms the solid basis of botanical this work. The emphasis is given to the chemistry of the various resins (including amber – fossilized resin) and their special characteristics. The use of resins, which, together with the human society over the centuries, a fascinating part of the general Geschichte.Wenn up for a text you with the latest on plant resins, this book is for you give us. Rating: 5.5
This book provides a comprehensive insight into the fascinating world of plant resins. It is a must if you are looking for a single source of information on the topic. Even if you are not sure in the area (I’m not), it makes for very interesting reading. And has the chemical reactions of all for those of you who have an interest in organic chemistry side of things diagrammed. Be aware that this text is written like a book, for the most part. But the comment of the author considers it from being yet another school dry text. Rating: 5.5
My review title may seem contradictory, but Langenheim book is a must for any serious botanist, amateur or professional. It is full of minutiae (“small or trivial detail”) and that makes them so attractive, especially for the trivia buff. Included in the text are numerous, very well done drawings and photographs that show, plant parts and functions and ecological relationships. The biochemistry of plant resins explained in detail, which could confuse the amateur, but is an important aspect of the text. Rating: 5.5