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Phytochemistry, Computational Tools, and Databases in Drug Discovery

Author : Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323907164
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Book Synopsis Phytochemistry, Computational Tools, and Databases in Drug Discovery by : Chukwuebuka Egbuna

Download or read book Phytochemistry, Computational Tools, and Databases in Drug Discovery written by Chukwuebuka Egbuna and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytochemistry, Computational Tools and Databases in Drug Discovery presents the state-of-the-art in computational methods and techniques for drug discovery studies from medicinal plants. Various tools and databases for virtual screening and characterization of plant bioactive compounds and their subsequent predictions on biological targets for the discovery of new drugs against specific diseases are presented, along with computational tools for the prediction of the toxic effects of phytochemicals on living systems. The book also provides in-depth insight on the applications of these computational tools as well as the databases that describe the interactions of phytochemicals with diseases along with predictions for druggable bioactive compounds. Useful for drug developers, medicinal chemists, toxicologists, phytochemists, plant biochemists and analytical chemists, this book clearly presents the various computational techniques, tools and databases for phytochemical research. Provides the various databases, methods and procedures for computational drug discovery in plants Includes insights into the predictors for properties of phytochemicals against different diseases Discusses the applications of computational tools and their databases

Computational Phytochemistry

Author : Satyajit Dey Sarker
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0443161038
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (431 download)

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Book Synopsis Computational Phytochemistry by : Satyajit Dey Sarker

Download or read book Computational Phytochemistry written by Satyajit Dey Sarker and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-03-15 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computational Phytochemistry, Second Edition, explores how recent advances in computational techniques and methods have been embraced by phytochemical researchers to enhance many of their operations, refocusing and expanding the possibilities of phytochemical studies. By applying computational aids and mathematical models to extraction, isolation, structure determination, and bioactivity testing, researchers can obtain highly detailed information about phytochemicals and optimize working approaches. This book aims to support and encourage researchers currently working with or looking to incorporate computational methods into their phytochemical work. Topics in this book include computational methods for predicting medicinal properties, optimizing extraction, isolating plant secondary metabolites, and building dereplicated phytochemical libraries. The roles of high-throughput screening, spectral data for structural prediction, plant metabolomics, and biosynthesis are all reviewed before the application of computational aids for assessing bioactivities and virtual screening is discussed. Illustrated with detailed figures and supported by practical examples, this book is an indispensable guide for all those involved with the identification, extraction, and application of active agents from natural products. This new edition captures remarkable advancements in mathematical modeling and computational methods that have been incorporated in phytochemical research, addressing, e.g., extraction, isolation, structure determination, and bioactivity testing of phytochemicals. Includes step-by-step protocols for various computational and mathematical approaches applied to phytochemical research Features clearly illustrated chapters contributed by highly reputable researchers Covers all key areas in phytochemical research, including virtual screening and metabolomics

Textbook of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry

Author : Dr Biren Shah
Publisher : Elsevier India
ISBN 13 : 8131234584
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis Textbook of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry by : Dr Biren Shah

Download or read book Textbook of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry written by Dr Biren Shah and published by Elsevier India. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive textbook primarily aims at fulfilling the syllabus requirements of B.Pharm. students. It is specifically designed to impart knowledge about the alternative systems of medicine and modern pharmacognosy. Additionally, it will also serve as a valuable information resource to other health sciences students and researchers working in the field of herbal technology.

Phytochemistry: An in-silico and in-vitro Update

Author : Shashank Kumar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811369208
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Phytochemistry: An in-silico and in-vitro Update by : Shashank Kumar

Download or read book Phytochemistry: An in-silico and in-vitro Update written by Shashank Kumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytochemistry is the branch of science that deals with the study of plant-derived chemicals or compounds, which are also known as phytochemicals or plant-derived secondary metabolites. Plants are known to produce phytochemicals that are essential for their growth and reproduction, as they protect them from insects, pathogens, and herbivores. Some of the major groups of plant-derived secondary metabolites are phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannin etc. Plant-derived phytochemicals are pharmacologically active and have the potential to cure various human diseases and disorders. Natural plant products have been known for their medicinal properties for untold years, and form the basis of several medicinal systems such as Chinese, Unani, and Ayurvedic Medicine. This book offers an essential introduction to phytochemicals and their synthetic analogues. It discusses various in silico approaches used to identify pharmacologically active phytochemicals and their biological activities, as well as in vitro and in vivo models/assays that have been utilized for the pharmacological profiling of plant-derived products to combat cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders. The intended audience includes upper-level undergraduate and graduate students; researchers and scientists from the pharmaceutical/food chemistry/nutrition sciences/biochemistry, and clinical biochemistry fields; and medical students. Sharing the latest findings, the book will familiarize these readers with the concepts, chemistry, and tremendous potential of phytochemistry.

Phytochemistry of Plants of Genus Phyllanthus

Author : Brijesh Kumar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000064743
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Phytochemistry of Plants of Genus Phyllanthus written by Brijesh Kumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several Phyllanthus species are widely used in traditional medicine and herbal formulation for the treatment of a variety of ailments such as flu, dropsy, diabetes, jaundice and bladder calculus. The medicinal properties of these species are due to the presence of lignans, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and terpenoids. Phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin are the major lignans from Phyllanthus species having estrogenic properties that reduce toxicity and vascular tension, and protect hepatocytes. This book deals with the importance of separation techniques in screening of major lignans, flavonoids and terpenoids in Phyllanthus species using HPLC/UPLC coupled with mass spectrometric techniques. Features: Collection of Ayurvedic features and scientific evidence of important medicinal plants. Screening of major lignans, flavonoids and terpenoids in plant parts/whole plant extracts and their geographical variations in Phyllanthus amarus. Easy-to-use analytical procedure for the quality control of Phyllanthus and its products.

Herbalism, Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology

Author : Amritpal Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439853614
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Book Synopsis Herbalism, Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology by : Amritpal Singh

Download or read book Herbalism, Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology written by Amritpal Singh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging the gap between the ancient art of herbalism and the emerging sciences of ethnopharmocology and phytopharmacotherapy, this book highlights the major breakthroughs in the history of the field and focuses on future directions in the discovery and application of herb-derived medicines. Implementing the concept of reverse pharmacology, it inte

Phytochemistry, the Military and Health

Author : Andrew G. Mtewa
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128232307
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Book Synopsis Phytochemistry, the Military and Health by : Andrew G. Mtewa

Download or read book Phytochemistry, the Military and Health written by Andrew G. Mtewa and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytochemistry, the Military and Health: Phytotoxins and Natural Defenses comes as a response to the gap that there has for so long existed between phytochemistry and survival of both service personnel and civilian communities during and after conflicts. Armed conflicts cause a lot of devastation to communities and should be avoided as much as it can be possible. The devastation is usually evident in service provisions such as Health, Education, Water, and Food among many others. Both service personnel and civilians are affected to various degrees. Facilities usually end up being physically destroyed, with no essential supplies and/or having dysfunctional systems. Going with untreated wounds, communicable and non-communicable diseases for weeks with no medical interventions due to the conflicts, disease burdens heavily weigh down on communities as well as security personnel. To make the situation even more complicated, masses of people are forced to migrate for safety and security reasons, likely going with diseases along wherever they go. In such instances, phytochemicals become handy in providing solutions from first aid, basic analgesia, antimicrobials, and the general improvement of health. Phytochemicals are known to play a major role in the day to day management of diseases and health. There has been much research into their effectiveness as community medicines and as alternatives to conventional drugs. However, the role that phytochemicals play in the military, counterterrorism, and security has been overlooked. Phytochemistry, the Military and Health: Phytotoxins and Natural Defenses discusses the roles that phytochemicals play as friends and foes in the military, including insights aimed to help develop antidotes against phytochemicals and other chemical agents used maliciously as weapons. Filling a gap between drug discovery, security, and emergency medicine, this book describes which plants can be categorized for protection and controls, which can be helpful in times of conflicts and soon after conflicts, in military operations, and those that can be used as deterrents and as emergency medicines. Carefully designed to show the contribution that phytochemicals play in safety and security, this book is useful for researchers, regulators and anyone interested in plant chemistry. Covers the contribution that phytochemicals play in safety and security Contains insights that will help in the development of antidotes against phytochemical and other chemical weapons Categorizes plants in terms of their usefulness as well as the potential security risks they possess

Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants

Author : John T. Arnason
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1489917780
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Book Synopsis Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants by : John T. Arnason

Download or read book Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants written by John T. Arnason and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytochemicals from medicinal plants are receiving ever greater attention in the scientific literature, in medicine, and in the world economy in general. For example, the global value of plant-derived pharmaceuticals will reach $500 billion in the year 2000 in the OECD countries. In the developing countries, over-the-counter remedies and "ethical phytomedicines," which are standardized toxicologically and clinically defined crude drugs, are seen as a promising low cost alternatives in primary health care. The field also has benefited greatly in recent years from the interaction of the study of traditional ethnobotanical knowledge and the application of modem phytochemical analysis and biological activity studies to medicinal plants. The papers on this topic assembled in the present volume were presented at the annual meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America, held in Mexico City, August 15-19, 1994. This meeting location was chosen at the time of entry of Mexico into the North American Free Trade Agreement as another way to celebrate the closer ties between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The meeting site was the historic Calinda Geneve Hotel in Mexico City, a most appropriate site to host a group of phytochemists, since it was the address of Russel Marker. Marker lived at the hotel, and his famous papers on steroidal saponins from Dioscorea composita, which launched the birth control pill, bear the address of the hotel.

Phytochemistry

Author : Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429760337
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (297 download)

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Book Synopsis Phytochemistry by : Chukwuebuka Egbuna

Download or read book Phytochemistry written by Chukwuebuka Egbuna and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first book in this three-volume set provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics in phytochemistry. With chapters from professional specialists from key institutions around the world, the volume starts with an introduction to phytochemistry and details the fundamentals. Part II discusses the state-of-the-art modern methods and techniques in phytochemical research, while Part III provides an informative overview of computational phytochemistry and its applications. Part IV presents novel research findings in the discovery of drugs that will be effective in the treatment of diseases. The chapters are drawn carefully and integrated sequentially to aid flow, consistency, and continuity.

Integrative Phytochemistry: from Ethnobotany to Molecular Ecology

Author : John Romeo
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080534831
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (348 download)

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Book Synopsis Integrative Phytochemistry: from Ethnobotany to Molecular Ecology by : John Romeo

Download or read book Integrative Phytochemistry: from Ethnobotany to Molecular Ecology written by John Romeo and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-07-23 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph series is commissioned by the Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA). The volumes in this series contain articles on developing topics of interest to scientists, students and individuals interested in recent developments in the biochemistry, chemistry and molecular biology of plants. Volume 37 concentrates on the integration of techniques to solve complex phytochemistry problems. This volume describes the combination of multiple techniques to solve complex plant science problems. The chapters investigate What, Why and How secondary metabolites are formed. Volume 37 covers a wide range of phytochemistry topics from Ethnobotany to Molecular ecology.

Phytochemistry of Plants of Genus Piper

Author : Brijesh Kumar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000064700
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Phytochemistry of Plants of Genus Piper written by Brijesh Kumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piper is the representative genus of family Piperaceae. Piper species are pan-tropical in distribution and found in both the hemispheres. As the king of all spices, black pepper, Piper nigrum, led to the global expeditions culminating in the discovery of India and the new world. Piper species have been reported to possess various pharmacological activities such as insecticidal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, anti-hypertensive, antithyroid, antitumor activities and hepatoprotective properties. Botanical authentication of the plants of Piper species is difficult because of the morphological similarity among the species. This book describes ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole electrospray tandem mass spectrometry in multiple reactions monitoring (MRM) mode to study the quantitative variation of thirteen bioactive markers in different plant parts of ten Piper species. Features: Collection of Ayurvedic features and scientific evidence of the most important medicinal plants of Piper species. Describes chemical signatures for identification of Piper species. Provides easy-to-use analytical procedure for quality control of Piper species and its products.

Ecological Biochemistry

Author : Gerd-Joachim Krauss
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527316507
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (273 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecological Biochemistry by : Gerd-Joachim Krauss

Download or read book Ecological Biochemistry written by Gerd-Joachim Krauss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first stand-alone textbook for at least ten years on this increasingly hot topic in times of global climate change and sustainability in ecosystems. Ecological biochemistry refers to the interaction of organisms with their abiotic environment and other organisms by chemical means. Biotic and abiotic factors determine the biochemical flexibility of organisms, which otherwise easily adapt to environmental changes by altering their metabolism. Sessile plants, in particular, have evolved intricate biochemical response mechanisms to fit into a changing environment. This book covers the chemistry behind these interactions, bottom up from the atomic to the system's level. An introductory part explains the physico-chemical basis and biochemical roots of living cells, leading to secondary metabolites as crucial bridges between organisms and the respective ecosystem. The focus then shifts to the biochemical interactions of plants, fungi and bacteria within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems with the aim of linking biochemical insights to ecological research, also in human-influenced habitats. A section is devoted to methodology, which allows network-based analyses of molecular processes underlying systems phenomena. A companion website offering an extended version of the introductory chapter on Basic Biochemical Roots is available at http://www.wiley.com/go/Krauss/Nies/EcologicalBiochemistry

The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Ethnomedicinal Plants

Author : V. R. Mohan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000206882
Total Pages : 539 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Ethnomedicinal Plants by : V. R. Mohan

Download or read book The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Ethnomedicinal Plants written by V. R. Mohan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the resurgence of interest in the rediscovery of ethnomedicinal plants as a source of potential ethnomedicines. In the 21st century, the pharmacological effects of medicinal plants are considered to have a promising future as drugs and medicines for the management of healthcare. Considering the extremely high cost and length of time needed for the development of new drugs, as well as the high drug attrition rate, pharmaceutical companies and researchers continue to explore new ways for drug R&D and focus more attention on the benefits of ethnomedical plants as a source of new compounds for drugs. The research provided in this timely volume examines the development and characterization of new natural drugs from medicinal plants with the aid of better screening methods. The chapters survey specific medicinal plant species and describe the characteristics of each, how the plants work, and their applications for healthcare. The authors provide research on plants from Western Ghats and adjoining areas for ethnomedicinal investigation because this area is very rich in phytodiversity and tribal traditions in phytotherapy and the plants surveyed have applications beyond this region. This book is a valuable medical compendium of plants and is intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the field. It reviews the current status of ethnomedicinal plants research in light of the surge in the demand for herbal medicine as a future source of new therapeutics.

Thin Layer Chromatography in Phytochemistry

Author : Monika Waksmundzka-Hajnos
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420046786
Total Pages : 896 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (467 download)

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Book Synopsis Thin Layer Chromatography in Phytochemistry by : Monika Waksmundzka-Hajnos

Download or read book Thin Layer Chromatography in Phytochemistry written by Monika Waksmundzka-Hajnos and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thin layer chromatography (TLC) is increasingly used in the fields of plant chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Advantages such as speed, versatility, and low cost make it one of the leading techniques used for locating and analyzing bioactive components in plants. Thin Layer Chromatography in Phytochemistry is the first source devoted to supplying state-of-the-art information on TLC as it applies to the separation, identification, quantification, and isolation of medicinal plant components. Renowned scientists working with laboratories around the world demonstrate the applicability of TLC to a remarkable diversity of fields including plant genetics, drug discovery, nutraceuticals, and toxicology. Elucidates the role of plant materials in the pharmaceutical industry... Part I provides a practical review of techniques, relevant materials, and the particular demands for using TLC in phytochemical applications. The text explains how to determine the biological activity of metabolites and assess the effectiveness of herbal medicines and nutritional supplements. Part II concentrates on TLC methods used to analyze specific plant-based metabolite classes such as carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, etc. Organized by compound type, each chapter discusses key topics such as sample preparation, plate development, zone detection, densitometry, and biodetection. Demonstrates practical methods that can be applied to a wide range of disciplines... From identification to commercial scale production and quality control, Thin Layer Chromatography in Phytochemistry is an essential bench-top companion and reference on using TLC for the study of plant-based bioactive compounds.

Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest

Author : Cheryll J. Williams
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486307604
Total Pages : 1388 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Book Synopsis Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest by : Cheryll J. Williams

Download or read book Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest written by Cheryll J. Williams and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rare, unique and irreplaceable – precious native rainforests occupy a precariously small part of Australia while retaining a remarkable level of both biological and chemical diversity unrivalled by any other ecosystem. Australia's ancient history and traditions are intimately intertwined with the rainforest plants that humans have utilised as both food and medicine. Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest is a record of this history and details how our understanding of these plants has led to the discovery of anaesthetics, analgesics, steroids, antimalarials and more. It provides an insight into the habitat, ecology and family associations of hundreds of species and explores their future therapeutic potential, alongside phytochemical studies of the ancient plant lineages. Toxicological evaluations of important poisonous plants are also included. Rainforests provide shelter for unique flora and fauna that are counted among the rarest species on Earth, many of which are illustrated in this book. This comprehensive work is an essential reference for phytochemists, ethnobotanists and those with an interest in rainforests and their medicinal and botanical potential.

High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Phytochemical Analysis

Author : Monika Waksmundzka-Hajnos
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420092615
Total Pages : 996 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Phytochemical Analysis written by Monika Waksmundzka-Hajnos and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The powerful, efficient technique of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is essential to the standardization of plant-based drugs, identification of plant material, and creation of new herbal medicines. Filling the void in this critical area, High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Phytochemical Analysis is the first book to give a comp

Phytochemistry, 3-Volume Set

Author : Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher : Apple Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9781774635230
Total Pages : 1728 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Phytochemistry, 3-Volume Set written by Taylor & Francis Group and published by Apple Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 1728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3-volume set, Phytochemistry, covers a wide selection of topics in phytochemistry and provides a wealth of information on the fundamentals, new applications, methods and modern analytical techniques, state-of-the-art approaches, and computational techniques. With chapters from professional specialists in their fields from around the world, the volumes deliver a comprehensive coverage of phytochemistry. Phytochemistry is a multidisciplinary field, so this book will appeal to students in both upper-level students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals in a number of fields, including biological science, biochemistry, pharmacy, food and medicinal chemistry, systematic botany and taxonomy, ethnobotany, conservation biology, plant genetic and metabolomics, evolutionary sciences, and plant pathology.