Chemistry in the Kitchen Garden by James R. Hanson - ISBN: 9781849733236
Hardcover
This book is aimed at readers with a chemical background who wish to know more about the natural products that are present in home grown fruit and vegetables.

Chemistry in the Kitchen Garden

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  • Hardcover

    210 pages

  • Release Date

    9 September 2011

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Summary

Over the past decade there has been a resurgence of interest in growing fruit and vegetables in the garden and on the allotment. Part of the driving force behind this is an increased awareness of the health benefits that can be derived from fruit and vegetables in the diet. The ‘five helpings a day’ dictum reflects the correlation between a regular consumption of fruit and vegetables and a reduced incidence of, for example, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Growing your own vegetabl…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781849733236
ISBN-10:1849733236
Author:James R. Hanson
Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:Royal Society of Chemistry
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:210
Release Date:9 September 2011
Weight:496g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm x 14mm
About The Author

James R. Hanson

Professor J R Hanson FRSC is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sussex. Early work on gibberellic acid at ICI has lead to a long and successful career in natural product and organic chemistry, documented by numerous research papers and books. In 2008 Professor Hanson received a Service Award from the RSC journal Natural Product Reports for his dedicated contribution to the journal, as author and editorial board member. Professor Hanson continues to teach chemistry and biochemistry and is a keen gardener.

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