Water, pH, and the molecules of life
Why biochemistry matters for horticulture
Cohesion, adhesion, high heat capacity
Irrigation, frost protection, storage
10 questions · section assessment
Sugars, starches, fats, and waxes
Mono‑, di‑, polysaccharides
Brix, starch, harvest timing
Fats, oils, waxes
Horticultural oils, coatings
12 questions
The catalysts of life
Building blocks, four levels
Activation energy, active site
pH, temperature, inhibitors
Case studies