Natural Antioxidants and Biocides from Wild and Medicinal Plants

CESPEDES, C.L.; SAMPIETRO D.A.; SEIGLER, D. S.; RAI, M.

CABI publishing

Lugar: Oxfordshire; Año: 2013 p. 250

1-7806-4233-4

The current book provides an up-to-date on antioxidant and biocidal compounds from native Latin American plants. New antimicrobials, insecticidals, and antioxidants are compilated in only one source for the first time, covering the phytochemicals of 250 plant species grouped in 12 plant families through the experience of several internationally renowned research groups.The book is organized in three sections: Section I. Provides a general overview and perspectives on antioxidant, medicinal and biocidal compounds from Latin American plants. Section II. Provides information on plant antioxidants isolated from a wide range of Latin american plant species. Section III. Provides insecticidal, antimicrobial and other biocidal activities of Latin American plants, including peptides, phytoecdysteroids, alkaloids, polyphenols, terpenoids and miscellaneous allelochemicals. This book will be a helpful reference for students, researchers and teachers interested in allelochemistry, and antioxidant and medicinal properties.