586 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 27 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 501-568).
Contents
pt. 1. The production of resin by plants -- What plant resins are and are not -- Resin-producing plants -- How plants secrete and store resin -- pt. 2. The geologic history and ecology of resins -- Amber : resins through geologic time -- Ecological roles of resins -- pt. 3. The ethnobotany of resins -- Historical and cultural importance of amber and resins -- Oleoresins -- Fragrant and medicinal balsams -- Varnish and lacquer resins -- Miscellaneous resins -- Future use of resins.
