Crop Protection Agents From Nature: Natural Products and Analogues (Issn, 2) - Tapa dura

"...A very fresh text. Not only do we see, from the microbial, animal and higher plant sources reviewed, commercial compounds or lead structures with which we are familiar, but almost every contributor presents us with new opportunities, often still unpublished although usually referenced for follow-up." * Chemistry and Industry December 1997 * "...a pot-pouri of...exciting topics....a 'must' for libraries." * Biologist, 1997, 44 (3), June * "...stimulating reading for anyone involved in the search for novel crop protection agents." * Agricultural Sciences, Vol 128 1997 * "Every chemistry student about to take a final degree examination should read this beforehand....Copping's book contains a wealth of valuable information for chemists, biologists, agronomists, and specialists employed by public bodies, as well as non-scientists interested in environmental matters." * Angewandte Chemie, Volume 36, No 9, May 1997 *

Published in association with SCI This book is a complete critical review of natural crop protection. It examines the complete range of potential crop protection agents from nature, and identifies those areas that show potential within the crop protection industry. Crop Protection Agents From Nature: Natural Products and Analogues examines the secondary metabolites that occur in nature including bacteria, fungi, algae, higher plants and animals. It evaluates their biological effects, and, wherever possible, identifies their mode of action. In addition, the book discusses opportunities for commercial exploitation and lists the regulatory requirements. Overall, this book is an excellent examination of all aspects of the natural world as a source of crop protection agents. It will be of great interest to researchers in bio-organic and agrochemistry, as well as professionals in the pesticides industry.