Book ID: 82786
Langenheim, Jean H.
Plant Resins. Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany. 2003. 47 col. photogr. 33 b/w photographs. 51 line-figs. 3 tabs. 586 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
Resins evolved to defend plants against their enemies, as recordedby fossil resins like amber, and humans have used them since prehistory. A comprehensive monograph on the subject.