Providing information on the main approaches for the analysis of metabolites, this textbook:

• Covers basic methodologies in sample preparation and separation techniques, as well as the most recent techniques of mass spectrometry.
• Differentiates between primary and secondary metabolites.
• Includes four chapters discussing successful metabolome studies of different organisms.
• Highlights the analytical challenges of studying metabolites.
• Illustrates applications of metabolome analysis through the use of case studies.