Natural Bioactives from the Endophytes of Medicinal Plants by Meshram, Vineet; Shukla, Kamlesh Kumar; Gupta, Mahiti;

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The upcoming book delves into the cutting-edge advancements in endophytic fungi research, encompassing a comprehensive exploration of their biodiversity, ecological dynamics, mechanisms of interactions, and adaptive strategies. It offers valuable insights into the therapeutic potential, agricultural applications, and commercial prospects.

Hosszú leírás:

Endophytes from medicinal plants have garnered global attention due to their remarkable capacity to produce unique phytochemicals, pharmaceuticals and promising lead compounds. This book explores cutting-edge advancements in endophytic fungi research, encompassing a comprehensive exploration of their biodiversity, ecological dynamics, mechanisms of interaction and adaptive strategies. The book offers valuable insights into the therapeutic potential, agricultural applications, environmental impacts and commercial prospects of these fascinating organisms.

While the contemporary books are limited to either taxonomic, ecological or practical discussions, this book presents a systematic compilation of biology and biotechnological applications of endophytic fungi from medicinal plants.

Key Features

1. Comprehensive exploration of the diversity, ecology and interactions of endophytes derived from medicinal plants found in their natural habitats


2. Highlights the potential of endophytes derived as prolific producers of novel pharmaceutical and lead compounds


3. Showcases the practical applications of endophytes in plant development and sustainable agriculture practices


4. Includes contribution from researchers and academicians having vast experience in the field

This book is a collection of informative illustrations, strategically integrated throughout the content, to facilitate the understanding of concepts and aid in smooth transitions between topics. Given the vast and diverse nature of the discipline, this book serves as an invaluable reference resource for students and researchers in various fields, including mycology, microbiology, biotechnology, pharmacology, botany, ecology, agronomy and molecular biology. Additionally, professionals in environmental conservation and policymakers dedicated to preserving biodiversity of medicinal plants will find this book to be a valuable asset in their work.

Tartalomjegyzék:

Unit 1: Taxonomy, diversity and occurrences of endophytic fungi of medicinal plants 1. Diversity and Morphotaxonomy of Endophytic Fungi 2. Endophytic Phoma spp.: Diversity and their Hosts 3. Taxonomy, Diversity, and Bioactive Secondary Metabolite Bioprospecting Methods for Plant-Associated Fungi4. Omics' approach to discern functional diversity of fungi in plants Unit 2: Endophytic fungi form medicinal planst as a reservoir of bioactive natural products 5. Pharmaceutical based applications of plant associated fungi 6. Endophytic fungi of Indian medicinal plants: A goldmine of novel biomolecules with potential biological applications
7. Discovering the Chemotherapeutic Potential of Bioactive Compounds Synthesized by Endophytic Fungi from Medicinal Plants
8. Marine endophytic fungi: Micro-factories of novel bioactive metabolites deep down the ocean 9. Fungal endophytes of Azadirachta indica: potential source for lovastatin production 10.Production and Biotechnological Applications of Fungal Pectinase: An Overview 11. Endophytic Fungi as potential source of Natural Pigments 12. Potential of bioactive compounds from plant associated fungi in combating COVID-19 infections 13. Green gold: Commercial opportunities in medicinal plant endophyte- derived products Unit 3: Endophytic fungi for sustainable agricultural practice 14.Fungal Endophytes: Ecological Functions and Biotechnological Potential under Abiotic Stress 15. Plant associated Fungi: Regulation of temperature and drought stress conditions 16. Endophytic fungi: Plant’s hidden armour against abiotic stress 17. Plant associated fungi: Functional role in plant development and mitigation of biotic and abiotic stresses 18. Seaweed associated fungi and it's applications in Agriculture. 19. Endophytic fungi based phytoremediation of hydrocarbon pollutants: a review 20. Promises and potential of plant associated fungi in phytoremediation using bioenergy crops: challenges and opportunities 21. Increasing shelf life of dry fruits using advance bio-chemical techniques.