FLAVONOIDS Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Applications

Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20 years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant, anticancer and cardioprotectant characteristics, growers and processors in plant sciences have utilized flavonoid biosynthesi...

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Other Authors: Andersen, Øyvind M. (edited), Markham, Kenneth R. (edited)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL CRC, Taylor & Francis 2006
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Summary:Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20 years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant, anticancer and cardioprotectant characteristics, growers and processors in plant sciences have utilized flavonoid biosynthesis and the genetic manipulation of the flavonoid pathway in plants to improve the nutritional and ornamental value of crops.
Physical Description:1237 pages illustrations 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0849320216
9780849320217