Chemical Ecology: The Chemistry of Biotic Interaction

by National Academy of Sciences and U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Chemical signals among organisms form "a vast communicative interplay, fundamental to the fabric of life," in the words of one expert. Chemical ecology is the the discipline that seeks to understand these interactions-to use biology in the search for new substances of potential benefit to humankind.

This book highlights selected research areas of medicinal and agricultural importance. Leading experts review the chemistry of:

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309052815
• ISBN13: 9780309052818
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"