Plants possess the ability to biosynthesize a large variety of steroids. Brassinosteroids demonstrate various kinds of regulatory activities in the growth and development of plants. This book is based on a 1990 Russian monograph, and covers: structures and classification; biosynthesis and metabolism[...]

In 1926, the Kruger National Park was proclaimed - this is its story. The book provides an in-depth look at the prehistory and history of the Lowveld, as well as at the events that led to the proclamation of the Sabie Reserve in 1898 - one of the first conservation areas in the old Zuid-Afrikaansche[...]