Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781420052305)

Carotenoids are of great interest due to their essential biological functions in both plants and animals. However, the properties and functions of carotenoids in natural systems are surprisingly complex. With an emphasis on the chemical aspects of these compounds, Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties presents a broad overview and recent developments with respect to understanding carotenoid structure, electronic and photochemical properties, and the use of novel analytical methods in the detection and characterization of carotenoids and their actions. The text also explores LC/MS and LC/MS/MS techniques as well as new applications of PCR and molecular biology methodologies.

Author: John T. Landrum
ISBN-10: 1420052306
ISBN-13: 9781420052305
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2009
Pages: 568
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.10w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2010 pg. 64