Publications
Hetherington M. & Steck W. Natural Chemicals from Northern Prairie Plants; Fytokem Products Inc., Saskatoon, SK, 1997. Published by Fytokem Products inc., 101-110 Research Dr., Saskatoon, Canada S7N 3R3. ISBN-0-9682054-0-2. 277 pp.
This new reference work provides a wealth of information not previously brought together on the natural molecules found in native and naturalized plants of the northern prairies. The volume should interest chemists, botanists, biotechnology researchers, phytoproducts businesses, specialty crop producers, processors, nutraceuticals developers and people in the herb industry.
The 279-page volume provides well-summarized information on 1000 species, including:
- Botanical and common names
- Taxonomic status
- Plant habit, size, form and colour
- Distribution and abundance
- Chromosome numbers
- Extract yields
- Seed oil profile
- Essential oil composition
- Specific molecules found
- Molecular structures
- Traditional and current uses
The authors:
- Mark Hetherington, M.Sc., formerly the Director of Research & Development with Fytokem, specializes in the analysis of Northern Canadian prairie botanicals. Mark currently serves on Fytokem's Scientific Advisory Committee.
- Warren Steck, Ph.D., is a phytochemistry and plant biotechnology researcher and one of the founders of Fytokem. Formerly the Senior Vice President for Fytokem, he currently serves as a valuable contracted "phytochemistry expert".
This volume was developed by Fytokem Products Inc. in collaboration with Ag-West Biotech Inc.
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