Protocols For In Vitro Cultures And Secondary Metabolite Analysis Of Aromatic And Medicinal Plants

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In Vitro Propagation and Secondary Metabolite Production from Medicinal Plants: Current Trends (Part 1)

Author : Mohammad Anis, Mehrun Nisha Khanam
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9815165232
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book In Vitro Propagation and Secondary Metabolite Production from Medicinal Plants: Current Trends (Part 1) written by Mohammad Anis, Mehrun Nisha Khanam and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive review of secondary metabolite production from plant tissue culture. The editors have compiled 12 meticulously organized chapters that provide the relevant theoretical and practical frameworks in this subject using empirical research findings. The goal of the book is to explain the rationale behind in vitro production of secondary metabolites from some important medicinal plants. Biotechnological strategies like metabolic engineering and the biosynthesis, transport and modulation of important secondary metabolites are explained along with research studies on specific plants. In addition to the benefits of secondary metabolites, the book also aims to highlight the commercial value of medicinal plants for pharmaceutical and healthcare ventures. Topics covered in this part include: 1. Elicitation Strategies and Metabolic Engineering to boost metabolite production with case studies in metabolic engineering with examples of Scaevola Taccada and Catharanthus Roseus. 2. Stress response investigation and the role of glandular trichomes as bio-cell factories 3. Plant growth regulators and rapid regeneration techniques using swift plantlets regeneration and phytochemical characterization 4. Nutraceuticals, antimicrobials, and genomic applications of in vitro cultures with an example of Hassawi rice and its genomics 5. Sustainable approaches for saving endangered medicinal plants The book caters to a wide readership. It primarily prepares graduate students, researchers, biotechnologists, giving them a grasp of the key methodologies in the secondary metabolite production. It is a secondary reference for support executives, industry professionals, and policymakers at corporate and government levels to understand the importance of plant tissue culture and maximizing its impact in the herbal industry.

Protocols for In Vitro Cultures and Secondary Metabolite Analysis of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Second Edition

Author : S. Mohan Jain
Publisher : Humana Press
ISBN 13 : 9781493980222
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Protocols for In Vitro Cultures and Secondary Metabolite Analysis of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Second Edition written by S. Mohan Jain and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2018-04-21 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a detailed step-by-step description of protocols for the establishment of in vitro cultures of important medicinal plants, their mass multiplication in controlled environment, and step-wise secondary metabolite analysis. Many of these protocols also provide a basis for in vitro germplasm conservation or cryopreservation of medicinal plant species. Written for the Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Protocols for In Vitro Cultures and Secondary Metabolite Analysis of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Second Edition aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field.

Protocols for In Vitro Cultures and Secondary Metabolite Analysis of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants

Author : Shri Mohan Jain
Publisher : Humana Press
ISBN 13 : 9781617378867
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (788 download)

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Download or read book Protocols for In Vitro Cultures and Secondary Metabolite Analysis of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants written by Shri Mohan Jain and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2010-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the vital and far-reaching applications of medicinal plant metabolites worldwide, the quality and consistency of the products as well as the very survival of various species are of the utmost importance. In Protocols for In Vitro Cultures and Secondary Metabolite Analysis of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, expert researchers provide detailed, step-by-step protocols for the establishment of in vitro cultures of key medicinal plants, their mass multiplication in a controlled environment, and step-wise secondary metabolite analysis, genetic transformation, large-scale metabolite production in a bioreactor, and molecular markers. In addition, many of these protocols will provide a basis for much needed efforts of in vitro germplasm conservation or cryopreservation of medicinal plant species at the brink of extinction as well as efforts to protect them from the adverse impact of rapid climatic changes. As a volume in the Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and authoritative, Protocols for In Vitro Cultures and Secondary Metabolite Analysis of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants is an ideal resource for scientists endeavoring to continue the research on this exciting natural branch of medicine.

Micropropagation of Orchids, 2 Volume Set

Author : Joseph Arditti
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781405160889
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (68 download)

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Book Synopsis Micropropagation of Orchids, 2 Volume Set by : Joseph Arditti

Download or read book Micropropagation of Orchids, 2 Volume Set written by Joseph Arditti and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008-05-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This greatly expanded and updated edition of a classic reference work comprises two volumes offering a compendium of methods for multiplying orchids through micropropagation. A detailed collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids, including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro Presents classic techniques that have been in the forefront of orchid propagation since they were first developed in 1949 Detailed procedures are appended with tables and complete recipes for a large number of culture media Includes many illustrations, chemical formulas, historical vignettes, and seldom seen illustrations of people, orchids, apparatus and tools “… an excellent resource like its predecessor, …both informative and captivating, and served as a reminder of why we go to such extremes in our quest to propagate these plants.” American Orchid Society, 2009 “…in the sense of its universal value and importance, this Second Edition will undoubtedly be considered a classic, if only because it will serve as a sole and invaluable resource on the subject.” Plant Science Bulletin, 2009

Phytochemical Genomics

Author : Mallappa Kumara Swamy
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811957797
Total Pages : 691 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book Phytochemical Genomics written by Mallappa Kumara Swamy and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive reference for various plant bioactive compounds for research and pharmacological significance across the entire spectrum of phytochemical genomics. The book opens with general information on diversity, analysis and genomic basis of phytochemicals, computational approaches, databases for responsible genes, and biosynthetic pathways, and it delves very much into the details behind phytochemical diversity and diverse roles of plant metabolites. The later parts of the book also explore the direct drug discovery and omics approaches including metabolomics, transcriptomics, as well as gene editing technology experiments to further inspire readers into its unlimited potentials. Each chapter includes detailed analysis and relevant experiments for better and deeper understanding of the concepts. The book will be an invaluable aid for medicinal plant researchers and a rich source of information and advice for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of medicine, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, flavor, and fragrance studies.

Step Wise Protocols for Somatic Embryogenesis of Important Woody Plants

Author : Shri Mohan Jain
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319790870
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis Step Wise Protocols for Somatic Embryogenesis of Important Woody Plants by : Shri Mohan Jain

Download or read book Step Wise Protocols for Somatic Embryogenesis of Important Woody Plants written by Shri Mohan Jain and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-30 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World population is increasing at an alarming rate and this has resulted in increasing tremendously the demand for tree products such as wood for construction materials, fuel and paper, fruits, oils and medicines etc. This has put immense pressure on the world’s supplies of trees and raw material to industry and will continue to do so as long as human population continues to grow. Also, the quality of human diet, especially nutritional components, is adversely affected due to limited genetic improvement of most of fruit trees. Thus there is an immediate need to increase productivity of trees. Improvement has been made through conventional breeding methods, however, conventional breeding is very slow due to long life cycle of trees. A basic strategy in tree improvement is to capture genetic gain through clonal propagation. Clonal propagation via organogenesis is being used for the production of selected elite individual trees. However, the methods are labour intensive, costly, and produce low volumes. Genetic gain can now be captured through somatic embryogenesis. Formation of embryos from somatic cells by a process resembling zygotic embryogenesis is one of the most important features of plants. In 1958, Reinert in Germany and Steward in USA independently reported somatic embryogenesis in carrot cultures. Since then, tremendous progress in somatic embryogenesis of woody and non-woody plants has taken place. It offers a potentially large-scale propagation system for superior clones.

Biotechnological Production of Plant Secondary Metabolites

Author : Ilkay Erdogan Orhan
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1608051145
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Biotechnological Production of Plant Secondary Metabolites by : Ilkay Erdogan Orhan

Download or read book Biotechnological Production of Plant Secondary Metabolites written by Ilkay Erdogan Orhan and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern techniques have been developed to overcome problems associated with the extraction of natural products from plants. These techniques include production of secondary metabolites by biotechnological methods such as plant tissue culture and microbial

Micropropagation of Medicinal Plants: Volume 2

Author : T. Pullaiah
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9815238310
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (152 download)

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Book Synopsis Micropropagation of Medicinal Plants: Volume 2 by : T. Pullaiah

Download or read book Micropropagation of Medicinal Plants: Volume 2 written by T. Pullaiah and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents information about protocols for micropropagation of more than 40 species of medicinal plants. The contents combine knowledge about the scientific principles of micropropagation with state of the art updates in tissue culture techniques presented by plant scientists. The readers will learn about techniques required to grow plants in challenging conditions that aim to reduce the impacts of injudicious harvesting, deforestation, climate change, pollution, urbanization and other factors that limit the ability to meet current demand. General topics such as biotization and pharmaceutical investigation are also included to guide readers about the significance of these plants in research and development for new medicines. The book provides protocols for micropropagation of important medicinal plants like Rauvolfia serpentina, Catharanthus roseus, Withania somnifera, Tylophora indica, Bacopa monnieri, Aloe vera, Phyllanthus amarus, Allium sativum, Moringa oleifera, Operculina turpethum, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Pterocarpus marsupium, Vetiver grass, Ruta graveolens, Tinospora cordifolia, Kaempferia, Hedychium, Decalepis hamiltonii, Saraca asoca, Wrightia tinctoria, Wrightia arborea, Artemisia absinthium, Aegle marmelos, Atropa acuminata, Atropa belladonna, Alpinia species, Hedychium species, and Cissus species. This book is a handy reference for medicinal chemists, horticulturists and pharmacists who want to learn about the growth and conservation of important medicinal herbs and plants.

Biotechnology of Medicinal Plants with Antiallergy Properties

Author : Saikat Gantait
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9819714672
Total Pages : 683 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis Biotechnology of Medicinal Plants with Antiallergy Properties by : Saikat Gantait

Download or read book Biotechnology of Medicinal Plants with Antiallergy Properties written by Saikat Gantait and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Propagation to Pharmacopeia

Author : Abha Manohar K.
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040164935
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Book Synopsis Propagation to Pharmacopeia by : Abha Manohar K.

Download or read book Propagation to Pharmacopeia written by Abha Manohar K. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-11-12 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicinal herbs and trees are some of the most trusted sources of traditional cures for most common diseases, even in the present day. The onset of COVID- 19 has increased the popularity of medicinal and herbal plants as well as their products over modern medicines in several instances. There is a considerable gap between demand and supply as most of these plants are not conventionally cultivated and are collected from forests. Most of the knowledge of the identification and utilization of medicinal and herbal plants is orally passed on from one generation to another and only occasionally documented. Propagation to Pharmacopeia: Modern Approaches in Medicinal Plants explores various aspects of medicinal and herbal plants, including cultivation, biotechnological aspects, diversity, bioprospecting, sustainable utilization of medicinal plants, extension, ethnobotany/ modern and traditional uses, and conservation of medicinal plants. This book will serve the purpose of providing scientific information about medicinal plants and herbal plants, their uses, biotechnological aspects, chemical profiling, and conservation. Features: A systematic overview of trees and herbs with medicinal importance Outline of medicinal plants, formulations, and herbal medicines effective to treat SARS-CoV-2 Strategies for ameliorated production, extraction, and quantification of plant secondary metabolites Approaches for propagation, genetic transformation, and conservation of medicinal plant germplasms This book serves as a resource of helpful information for academicians, biotechnologists, foresters, agriculture practitioners, researchers, as well as those in industries manufacturing herbal drugs, nutraceuticals, and supplementary products. From this book, readers will gain extensive knowledge of widely used medicinal and herbal plants and a perspective on how they can be cultivated, commercialized, and sustainably utilized for the benefit of human health.

Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance Plant Secondary Metabolites

Author : Mohd. Shahnawaz
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000174964
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance Plant Secondary Metabolites by : Mohd. Shahnawaz

Download or read book Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance Plant Secondary Metabolites written by Mohd. Shahnawaz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of secondary metabolites are produced by plants to withstand unfavourable environmental conditions and are important molecules for nutraceutical, agro, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, etc. Harvesting of plants for the extraction of these important metabolites can threaten the plant germplasm, and various medicinally important plants are at the verge of extinction. Based on need, various methods and strategies were developed and followed by researchers from time to time to save the plant germplasm and produce important secondary metabolites efficiently to meet their growing demands. Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance Plant Secondary Metabolites: Recent Trends and Future Prospects provides a comprehensive introduction and review of state-of-the-art biotechnological tools in this field of research at global level. The methodologies are highlighted by real data examples in both in vitro and in vivo level studies. The book: • Highlights and provides overviews of the synthesis, classification, biological function and medicinal applications of the recent advancements for the enhanced production of novel secondary metabolites in plants • Provides an overview of the role of induced mutation, salinity stress and brassinosteroids impact to increase the secondary metabolic contents in plants and suggests an increase in enzymatic activity in plants could be due to various point mutations, which in turn could play a role at transcriptome levels • Discusses the significant role of endophytes to enhance the contents of plant secondary metabolites • Alternatively, suggests the urgent need to set up the standard operating procedures using hydroponics system of cultivation for significant enhancement of secondary metabolite contents • Enlists various in vitro techniques to enhance plant secondary metabolites contents using plant tissue culture approaches • Provides a systematic overview of state-of-the-art biotechnological tools CRISPER Cas9 and RNAi to enhance the plant secondary metabolite contents • Recommends CRISPER Cas9 technology over RNAi, ZFNs and TALENs because of its relatively simple and high precision method with an easily programmable tool This serves as a reference book for the researchers working in the field of plant secondary metabolites and pharmaceutical industries at global level.

Omics Studies of Medicinal Plants

Author : Altaf Ahmad
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000822869
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Omics Studies of Medicinal Plants written by Altaf Ahmad and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herbal drugs play a pivotal role in modern medicine and pharmaceutical care; however, only limited biotechnology applications have been seen in medicinal plants. Revolutions in high-throughput approaches emphasize omics approaches, such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of breakthroughs in high-throughput approaches for the research of medicinal plants. Exploring the principles and applications of omics technologies, this book is essential for those working on or are involved in the modern research of medicinal and aromatic plants. There is also a strong focus on practical implications of these technologies through exploring the safety aspects and conservation strategies of various plants. From informative discussions on the latest research to a holistic evaluation of their potential applications, this book appeals to students, researchers and professionals working with medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as healthcare professionals interested in the area.

Biotechnological Approaches for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Author : Nitish Kumar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811305358
Total Pages : 654 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Biotechnological Approaches for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants by : Nitish Kumar

Download or read book Biotechnological Approaches for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants written by Nitish Kumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the majority of the world’s population, medicinal and aromatic plants are the most important source of life-saving drugs. Biotechnological tools represent important resources for selecting, multiplying and conserving the critical genotypes of medicinal plants. In this regard, in-vitro regeneration holds tremendous potential for the production of high-quality plant-based medicines, while cryopreservation – a long-term conservation method using liquid nitrogen – provides an opportunity to conserve endangered medicinal and aromatic plants. In-vitro production of secondary metabolites in plant cell suspension cultures has been reported for various medicinal plants, and bioreactors represent a key step toward the commercial production of secondary metabolites by means of plant biotechnology. Addressing these key aspects, the book contains 29 chapters, divided into three sections. Section 1: In-vitro production of secondary metabolites Section 2: In-vitro propagation, genetic transformation and germplasm conservation Section 3: Conventional and molecular approaches

Plants as Medicine and Aromatics

Author : Mohd Kafeel Ahmad Ansari
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000835545
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Plants as Medicine and Aromatics written by Mohd Kafeel Ahmad Ansari and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since ancient times, plants serve as a valuable source of traditional herbal medicines. Unlike modern medicines, herbal medicines have consistently demonstrated health advantages, including a lack of serious adverse side effects, long-lasting curative impacts and overall cost-effectiveness. Even today, with various modern pharmaceutical medicines commonly available, plant-based medicines and aromatics are increasingly in demand throughout the health sector globally, where they are used not only for the treatment of disease, but also, preventatively for maintaining good health. People are seeking alternatives to modern medical treatments turning to phytomedicine for primary health care. However, an inadvertent consequence of this increased demand for herbal medicines has resulted in medicinal plants being threatened due to their initial small population sizes, narrow distribution areas, habitat specificity, and increasingly destructive non-sustainable harvesting. This book critically examines and reviews the status of medicinal plants and includes several important case studies of representative plant species. It contains information on aspects concerning phytochemistry, natural products, cultivation, conservation techniques, environmental interactions, and therapeutic features of medicinal aromatic plants. Features Evaluates plants as medicine and aromatics covering pharmacognosy and ecology of plants having therapeutic values. Discusses how plants can play a role in treatment of diseases and as potential therapeutics standards for maintaining good health. Presents conventional and contemporary approaches to conservation of such plants with commercial feasibility.

Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops

Author : Azamal Husen
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040005268
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops written by Azamal Husen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spices are used in small quantities to add flavor, aroma, color, and texture in food preparation. However, spices and condiments have also been recognized as having medicinal value. They have been used traditionally as curative and preventive agents, the bioactive compounds obtained from these plants are used in herbal drug formulations in modern times. Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops provides a comprehensive overview on the medicinal properties of spices and condiments with focus on various phytochemicals derived from them. KEY FEATURES: • Examines spices and condiments with respect to their biology, diversity, distribution, and pharmacological values. • Explores the scientific validations of the therapeutic potentials of spice and condiment plant species. • Discusses the bioactive agents involved in alleviating symptoms of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, ulcers, skin disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. • Explains specific medicinal features of spice and condiment-producing plant species inspiring research, discovery, and safe herbal drug formulation. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is useful for plant scientists, economic botanists, those who work with herbal and complementary medicine, as well as people working in the pharmaceutical industry.

The Chemistry inside Spices & Herbs: Research and Development: Volume 1

Author : Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9815039571
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Chemistry inside Spices & Herbs: Research and Development: Volume 1 written by Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2022-04-13 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chemistry inside Spices & Herbs: Research and Development brings comprehensive information about the chemistry of spices and herbs with a focus on recent research in this field. The book is an extensive 2-part collection of 20 chapters contributed by experts in phytochemistry with the aim to give the reader deep knowledge about phytochemical constituents in herbal plants and their benefits. The contents include reviews on the biochemistry and biotechnology of spices and herbs, herbal medicines, biologically active compounds and their role in therapeutics among other topics. Chapters which highlight natural drugs and their role in different diseases and special plants of clinical significance are also included. Part I focuses on the general aspects of spice biotechnology, structure activity relationships and the natural products that can be used to treat different diseases - such as neurological diseases, inflammation, pain and infections. This part also covers information about phenolic compounds, flavonoids and turmeric supplements. This book is an ideal resource for scholars (in life sciences, phytomedicine and natural product chemistry) and general readers who want to understand the importance of herbs, spices and traditional medicine in pharmaceutical and clinical research.

North American Crop Wild Relatives, Volume 1

Author : Stephanie L. Greene
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319951017
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book North American Crop Wild Relatives, Volume 1 written by Stephanie L. Greene and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The plant species that humans rely upon have an extended family of wild counterparts that are an important source of genetic diversity used to breed productive crops. These wild and weedy cousins are valuable as a resource for adapting our food, forage, industrial and other crops to climate change. Many wild plant species are also directly used, especially for revegetation, and as medicinal and ornamental plants. North America is rich in these wild plant genetic resources. This book is a valuable reference that describes the important crop wild relatives and wild utilized species found in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The book highlights efforts taken by these countries to conserve and use wild resources and provides essential information on best practices for collecting and conserving them. Numerous maps using up-to-date information and methods illustrate the distribution of important species, and supplement detailed description on the potential value these resources have to agriculture, as well as their conservation statuses and needs. There is broad recognition of the urgent need to conserve plant diversity; however, a small fraction of wild species is distinguished by their potential to support agricultural production. Many of these species are common, even weedy, and are easily overshadowed by rare or endangered plants. Nevertheless, because of their genetic proximity to agriculturally important crops or direct use, they deserve to be recognized, celebrated, conserved, and made available to support food and agricultural security. This comprehensive two-volume reference will be valuable for students and scientists interested in economic botany, and for practitioners at all levels tasked with conserving plant biodiversity. The chapters 'Public Education and Outreach Opportunities for Crop Wild Relatives in North America' and 'Genetic Resources of Crop Wild Relatives – A Canadian Perspective' are open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com.