
Green Biotechnology for Herbal and Medicinal Plant Metabolites
- 280 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Green Biotechnology for Herbal and Medicinal Plant Metabolites
About this book
Green Biotechnology for Herbal and Medicinal Plant Metabolites presents an innovative approach that leverages plant-derived molecules for agriculture, medicine, and wellness in pursuit of sustainable health solutions. This comprehensive guide delves into the latest advancements in green biotechnology, showcasing in vitro, genetic, and biochemical strategies for enhancing the yield and potency of essential metabolites in medicinal plants. Designed to appeal to researchers, practitioners, and students alike, the book provides a balanced view of bioengineering plant metabolites' medicinal, economic, and environmental benefits. It illustrates how the potential of green biotechnology can unlock new frontiers in natural products, paving the way for innovative treatments and sustainable healthcare solutions.
The book explains how green biotechnology facilitates the sustainable extraction of plant secondary metabolites. Each chapter emphasizes the need to leverage eco-friendly technologies in metabolite extraction to maximize the benefits and opportunities provided by an integrative, risk-based approach to innovation, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, the book underscores the role of bioinformatics tools in streamlining real-world solutions, helping to navigate the complexities of wet-lab experimentation with more uncertainties, interdependencies, and unforeseen risks.
Salient Features:
• Thoroughly explores the potential benefits of green biotechnology.
• Gives deep insight into the extraction strategies of plant metabolites.
• Chapters are designed in a way that provides comprehensive details on the industrial application of bio-compounds.
• Provides a comprehensive summary of the most recent findings in plant metabolite and green biotechnology.
Researchers working on green biotechnology for medicinal and herbal plants will undoubtedly find this book useful for developing a thorough understanding of the most recent developments and instruments in this field. The book can also be used as a thorough textbook for graduate-level classes in biomedical, health, and food and nutrition sciences. The book is a collection of chapters contributed by experts in medicinal plants.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Editors
- List of Contributors
- Chapter 1 Overview of Green Technologies and Their Applications in Medicinal Plants
- Chapter 2 Green Technology, the Lone Savior of Mankind
- Chapter 3 Green Technologies in the Extraction of Medicinal Plant Bioactive Compounds
- Chapter 4 Green Technologies for Isolating Bioactives from Plant-Based Food and Their Applications in Human Health and Longevity
- Chapter 5 Green Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Biomass and Their Application in Meat as Natural Antioxidants
- Chapter 6 Endophytes and Plant Metabolites: Inter-Relation and Ecological Roles
- Chapter 7 Plant Development and Protection with Biocontrol Agents and Secondary Metabolites
- Chapter 8 Synthesis of Green Nanoparticles from Plants: Applications, Production, and Characterisation
- Chapter 9 Biochar Technology for Organic Farming, Production, and Environmental Applications for Long-Term Sustainability
- Chapter 10 Microbial Biosurfactants: Potential in Pharmaceutical Applications and Therapeutics
- Chapter 11 Novel Tools in Phytoremediation Technology: Proteomics and In Silico Tools
- Chapter 12 Caryophyllene Oxide: A Multifaceted Terpenoid with Potent Biological Activities
- Chapter 13 Strategies to Evaluate the Quality of Herbal Products with Special Emphasis on Toxicity, Chemical Profiling, and Pharmacokinetics
- Chapter 14 Herbal and Natural Remedies for the Treatment of Diabetes
- Chapter 15 Molecular Farming: A Sustainable Approach for Biomolecule Production
- Index