The Geography of Phytochemical Races

Focusing on the geographic distribution of plant secondary metabolites, this book explores various natural product classes, including acetylenic derivatives, alkaloids, carotenoids, and flavonoids. It highlights the diversity of these compounds across natural populations, contrasting with previous studies that concentrated on specific taxa or regions. This comprehensive overview aims to provide a broader understanding of chemical variation in plants, moving beyond the limitations of earlier literature on "chemical races."