Overview

Vetiveria is one of the most versatile genera in plant kingdom. For example, the species Vetiveria zizanoides produces oderous roots from which a precious essential oil is distilled and used in a variety of applications from perfumery to ethnopharmacology. The same roots give the plant particular characteristics that make it a valuable natural barrier against erosion. Vetiveria: The Genus Vetiveria describes the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, essential oil biogenesis and chemical composition, ethnopharmacology and distillation. The book covers the production of plants for oil exploration, the use of Vetiver as an ecological tool against erosion, flood, soil pollution, and many other applications.

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Author:   Massimo Maffei
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Volume:   v. 20
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.553kg
ISBN:  

9780415275866

ISBN 10:   0415275865
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   17 January 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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The presentation of the book is excellentprovides complete informationthe text is complemented with a very complete index that includes all the terms referred to in the different chapters. -- Plant Science Bulletin 50(2), 2004

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