Phytopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology of Herbal Plants

Phytopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology of Herbal Plants is a comprehensive resource that explores the latest advances in the development of transgenic plants for the mining of pharmaceuticals. It highlights the importance of phytopharmaceuticals and their potential applications in the food and pharma industries, and provides an overview of research on key anticancer drugs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Phytopharmaceuticals, derived from plants, have played a vital role in various cultures for centuries, contributing to the maintenance of health and the combat against diseases. By employing contemporary techniques of biotechnology, plants with specific chemical compositions are propagated and genetically engineered to extract valuable pharmaceuticals.

Phytopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology of Herbal Plants explores the cutting-edge advancements in the creation of transgenic plants, encompassing phototherapeutics, secondary metabolite production, metabolomics, metabolic engineering, bioinformatics, quality control of herbal plant products, crop improvement through various breeding techniques, tissue culture techniques, and the promising future of phytopharmaceuticals.

This comprehensive book highlights the significance of phytopharmaceuticals derived from plants and their potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It provides an overview of research on key anticancer drugs, shedding light on the biotechnological approaches employed to produce them in cell cultures. Special emphasis is placed on biosynthetic pathway mapping and metabolic engineering, which are crucial in unraveling the intricate processes involved in plant-based drug synthesis.

Phytopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology of Herbal Plants serves as an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, herbal drug manufacturers, and phytochemists engaged in the study of plant science, herbal medicine, and phytochemistry. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments and applications in this field, facilitating the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for healthcare and agriculture.

Weight: 732g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032277769