Polyphenolic Phenomena (Science update) - Hardcover

 
9782738005113: Polyphenolic Phenomena (Science update)

Synopsis

This book presents short papers on some of the most intensively studied topics related to plant Polyphenols. Written by leading scientists in their speciality, each chapter describes the main research achievements of the last two decades and includes some of the essential bibliography of this period. Divided into five parts, POLYPHENOLIC PHENOMENA discusses: chemistry; biosynthesis and biodegradation; biological properties; polyphenols in food, beverages and wood; application of polyphenols. The book is abundantly illustrated and offers an overview of plant polyphenols to research workers studying plant chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, pathology, biotechnology, ecology, nutrition, pharmacology, food and wood science. Stressing the limits of our present knowledge, some of the essential questions which remain unanswered are raised, and the book provides new perspectives in the field of polyphenolic research.

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