Seeondary metabolism - evolution and function: products or processes 

 -  ChemoEcology , 2, p.89-95, 1995 .
<br/><br/> The distinguishing characteristics of secondary metabolism and its associated metabolites are outlined. Current theories relating to the function of secondary metabolism in plants and micro-organisms are enumerated and the view that consideration of the processes rather than the products may best explain the origins of secondary metabolism is discussed. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>SECONDARY METABOLISM - METABOLITES -STRUCTURAL DIVERSITY<br/>TAXONOMIC DISTRIBUTION<br/>STORAGE AND ACCUMULATION<br/>INDUCTION AND REGULATION<br/>BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY<br/>SECONDARY METABOLIC PATHWAYS<br/>THEORIES OF SECONDARY METABOLISM