Plant Secondary Metabolites by Upadhyay, Santosh Kumar; Singh, Dev Bukhsh;

Short description:

This book explores the pharmacological potential of plant secondary metabolites, discussing their diversity, biosynthesis pathways, innovative production techniques, and applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. This book is useful for researchers of ethnopharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, and biomedical sciences.

Long description:

This book explores the pharmacological potentials of various classes of plant secondary metabolites. The initial chapter introduces the chemical diversity, biosynthesis pathways, and ecological functions of plant secondary metabolites. It discusses the pivotal role of transcription factors in regulating their production. Furthermore, the book examines the specific classes of secondary metabolites, such as phenolic compounds, terpenes, and anthocyanins, highlighting their properties and various applications across the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. This book delves into emerging areas such as plant metabolites as nutraceuticals, the utilization of horticultural and vegetable crops for secondary metabolite production, and the exploration of staple crops for health improvements. The chapters discuss the applications of fungal endosymbionts and algal sources in shaping plant metabolite compositions. The chapters further review innovative techniques, such as hairy root engineering and recombinant systems, for enhancing metabolite production. The book concludes with a detailed overview of methods for isolating and identifying secondary metabolites. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals of ethnopharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, botany, and biomedical sciences.

Key Features:

1. Covers various classes of plant secondary metabolites and their pharmacological potentials


2. Explores the role of transcription factors in controlling secondary metabolite production in plants


3. Discusses secondary metabolites from horticultural and vegetable crops, highlighting their pharmaceutical applications


4. Presents techniques like hairy root engineering and recombinant systems for enhancing metabolite production


5. Examines lichen metabolites and their applications in human health, as well as metabolites from gymnosperms

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Unravelling the Roles of Plant Secondary Metabolites: Biological Functions and Therapeutic Applications. Chapter 2: Role of transcription factors in the regulation of secondary metabolites production in plants. Chapter 3: Phytophenolic compounds and their anticancer properties. Chapter 4: Terpenes and their role in pharmaceuticals. Chapter 5: Anthocyanins sources and applications. Chapter 6: Exploration of various conventional and contemporary approaches to enhance secondary metabolites production in plants. Chapter 7: Metabolites from horticultural crops. Chapter 8: Secondary Metabolites from Vegetable Crops and Applications. Chapter 9: Staple Crops as a Source of Secondary Metabolites for Health Improvements. Chapter 10: Lichen metabolites and application. Chapter 11: Nutraceutical or adaptogen or pharmaceutical; an overview on the overlapping roles of Indian ginseng (Withania somnifera L.) as an Ayurvedic rejuvenator. Chapter 12: Hairy Root Engineering for Enhanced Production of Secondary Metabolites. Chapter 13: Hairy Root Engineering for Enhanced Production of Secondary Metabolites. Chapter 14: Potential of Quinoa as a Source of Secondary Metabolites for Human Health. Chapter 15: Algae: sources of secondary metabolites and their applications. Chapter 16: Flavonoids and Their Advancement in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Chapter 17: Insight into the regulation of plant secondary metabolism by microRNAs. Chapter 18: Unravelling the Role of Secondary Metabolites in Influencing the Plant-Pollinator Interactions.