The chemistry and biology of volatiles
The Chemistry and Biology of Volatiles takes an interdisciplinary approach to volatile molecules. Review-style introductions to the main topics in volatile chemistry and biology are provided by international experts, building into a broad overview of this fascinating field
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Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, New Jersey :
John Wiley & Sons ,
c2010
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Volatiles - An interdisciplinary approach
- 2. Biosynthesis and emission of isoprene, methylbutanol and other volatile plant isoprenoids
- 3. Analysis of the plant volatile fraction
- 4. Plant volatile signaling: multitrophic interactions in the headspace
- 5. Pheromones in chemical communication
- 6. Use of volatiles in pest control
- 7. Challenges in the synthesis of natural and non-natural volatiles
- 8. The biosynthesis of volatile sulfur flavor compounds
- 9. Thermal generation of aroma-active volatiles in food
- 10. Human olfactory perception
- 11. Perfumery - the wizardry of volatile molecules
- 12. Microencapsulation techniques for food flavor
- 13. Profragrances and properfumes
- 14. Reactions of biogenic volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere