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Ferns: Biotechnology, Propagation, Medicinal Uses and Environmental Regulation
Ferns: Biotechnology, Propagation, Medicinal Uses and Environmental Regulation
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Ferns are genetic inheritance of great value, with chapters on biology, development, growth, propagation, genetic diversity, and medicinal and environmental applications. It is of interest to teachers, researchers, and botanists and serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students.
Format: Hardback
Length: 713 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Ferns hold immense genetic inheritance value, as they encompass species of ancient vascular plants that have played a pivotal role in the evolution of plant life on Earth. This comprehensive volume presents a collection of chapters that delve into various aspects of fern biology, development, growth, propagation, conservation, genetic diversity, and medicinal and environmental applications.
The content is structured into four distinct sections:
Biotechnology of Ferns: This section explores the latest advancements in fern biotechnology, including genetic engineering, tissue culture, and bioinformatics, which have opened up new avenues for studying and manipulating fern traits.
Propagation of Ferns: This section provides detailed protocols and techniques for propagating ferns, covering methods such as division, spore germination, and micropropagation. It also discusses the importance of maintaining genetic diversity in fern propagation.
Ferns in Medicines: This section explores the therapeutic properties of ferns and their use in traditional medicine and modern pharmaceuticals. It discusses the isolation and characterization of active compounds from ferns, as well as their potential applications in treating various diseases.
Environmental Regulation: This section examines the role of ferns in environmental conservation and restoration. It discusses the importance of ferns in maintaining ecosystem biodiversity, soil fertility, and water quality, and highlights the strategies employed to protect and conserve fern habitats.
The diverse range of contributions in this book offers a comprehensive overview of the enormous potential of ferns. It provides a fresh perspective, deviating from the traditional approaches typically followed. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, and botanists, as well as serving as an additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students studying agriculture, botany, forestry, and ecology.
Weight: 1262g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811661693
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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