0 e The volumes of this classic series, now referred to simply as
"Zechmeister" after its founder, L. Zechmeister, have appeared under the
Springer Imprint ever since the series' inauguration in 1938. The
volumes contain contributions related to the origin, distribution,
chemistry, synthesis, biochemistry, function or use of various classes
of naturally occurring substances ranging from small molecules to
biopolymers. Each contribution is written by a recognized authority in
his field and provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the
topic in question. Addressed to biologists, technologists, and chemists
alike, the series can be used by the expert as a source of information
and literature citations and by the non-expert as a means of orientation
in a rapidly developing discipline.