Human benefit from the organic chemistry of plants is incalculable in terms of health food comfort and security. Indeed the future well-being of humanity rests in significant measure upon a responsible relationship with the plant kingdom in order to re-establish balance in the Earth’s natural environmental systems. In a highly readable volume Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants presents many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially-important naturally-occurring chemical substances which are derived from plants. Features: Presents in a readable and accessible manner many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially-important naturally-occurring chemical substances which are derived from plants. Key concepts in and knowledge of organic chemistry are reinforced. Highly-relevant and contemporary context stimulates learning in organic chemistry. Searching exercises and extension materials are provided at the end of every chapter each of which is amply illustrated. In a single source this volume provides knowledge challenge and valuable learning opportunity in chemistry medicine nutrition and the environmental sciences. Recipient of the 2025 American Botanical Council’s ‘James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award’. ABC has chosen Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants due to its engaging and readable exploration into the role plants play in human lives and as a result creates an accessible introduction to the field of organic chemistry. |Organic Chemistry Miracles from Plants
