Quantification of Tannins in Tree and Shrub Foliage

A complete guide to the analysis of tannins. A battery of tannin methodologies is presented in a simple, clear and easy-to-understand manner. This guide covers chemical, biological and radio isotopic tannin assays. Comprehensive step-by-step protocols are presented for each method. The protocols enable non-specialists and specialists alike to implement the methods easily in the laboratory. It is a laboratory manual for research scientists, graduate students, and laboratory personnel working in the fields of animal nutrition, soil nutrient management, wild life-plant interactions, and plant breeding.