Betula ecology and uses / Carl T. Bertelsen, editor.
| Other author | Bertelsen, Carl T. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2020] |
| Description | xi, 170 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Plant science research and practices |
| Partial contents | Betula L.: distribution, ecology and phytochemicals / Mohammad Saleem Wani, Younas Rasheed Tantary, Raghbir Chand Gupta, Ishrat Jan and Showkat Ahmad Zarger -- Adaptive strategies of Betula species to environmental stress / Cristina T. Dobrota, Anca Butiuc-Keul and Rahela Carpa -- Extractives of the birches vegetative buds / Dmitriy N. Vedernikov and Victor I. Roshchin. |
| Abstract | "The genus Betula, generally known as birch, belongs to the family Betulaceae. There are about 83 recognized species of Betula, all of which are essential ecological components of northern temperate and boreal woodlands in many parts of the world. The species of this genus have a good tolerance to freezing temperature and water deficit, as well as high sensitivity to UV-B exposure. The chemical composition of Betula pubescens Ehrh. and Betula pendula Roth. buds is assessed, providing data on their biological activities. Betula species show antiarthritic, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory activities, and the authors propose that it is important to consider the biopharmaceutical properties of the secondary metabolites for further development"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020935954 |
| ISBN | 9781536178029 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (adobe pdf) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |