Comparative Phytochemistry in Plant Classification: Phytochemistry and Chemotaxonomy of the Solanaceae - Softcover

Ghani, Abdul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659262595 ISBN 13: 9783659262593

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Comparative phytochemistry is an interesting field of study. The Book includes articles on the historical use of comparative phytochemistry in plant classification, chemical compounds used as taxonomic markers, importance of individual compounds and their biosynthetic studies in taxonomy, techniques used in comparative phytochemical studies, phytochemistry,classical taxonomy & chemotaxonomy of the family Solanaceae.The two established classical systems of classification of the family Solanaceae have been tested and discussed by applying the results of phytochemical studies of many solanaceous plants. The chemotaxonomy of the family was found to be very similar and supportive to the Wettstein’s system of classification of the family. The results also showed how chemical data could play important role in solving taxonomical problems which otherwise remain unresolved while using morphological or reproductive characters! Thus Taxonomists involved in developing suitable systems of classification of plants will find this book very interesting, useful and eye-opening. Thus it should be able to attract teachers, students & researchers of botany & phytohemistry interested in plant taxonomy.

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About the Author

Dr. Abdul Ghani Ph.D,an experienced Taxonomist and Phytochemist,is a Professor of Pharmacognosy at Stamford University Bangladesh, taught in local & foreign universities for 45 years, published more than 80 papers and 8 books on medicinal plants, pharmacognosy and herbal medicine, participated and lectured in many national & international seminars.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3659262595
• ISBN 13: 9783659262593
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 72