Ginkgo Biloba A Global Treasure - From Biology to Medicine (Hardcover, 1997 ed.)

Interest in this unique plant has grown dramatically over the last ten years. This book provides an overview of the plant and recent finding s concerning its cell biology, biochemistry, development, morphology, phylogeny, paleobotany, as well as possible applications in chemistry and medicine. It also covers environmental aspects and the relationshi p between Ginko Biloba and humans. It will be of wide interest to bota nists, horticulturists and scientists working on this aractive and use ful plant, and aims to both stimulate further study and contribute to the development of new fields in Ginkgo research.