Given the growing importance of essential oils and waxes, this volume deals with
the analysis of a broad spectrum of such compounds from many plant origins.
Commercial oils such as olive oil are analysed as are tree oils such as
eucalyptus, cedar and juniper. In addition, analysis of spices, seasoning,
sea-weeds, perfumes, liquors and atmospheric monoterpene hydrocarbons are to be
found in this book. the colatiles of flower and pollen may be of importance in
attraction of bees and other insects to certain plants for pollination purposes;
thsi topic is also discussed. waxes, both in the soil and as leaf components are
analysed and presented in such