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Plants survive in complex and competitive environments by producing an extraordinary array of secondary metabolites that protect, signal, and strengthen them under stress. Plant Secondary Metabolites in Ecological, Biochemical, and Agricultural Systems offers a comprehensive exploration of these powerful natural compounds and their multifaceted roles in plant defense, ecological interactions, and sustainable crop production. Bringing together cutting edge scientific insights from plant biochemistry, ecology, and agriculture, this volume examines major classes of secondary metabolites, their biosynthesis, stress responses, ecological roles, and applications in modern farming. With increasing demand for environmentally safe alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals, this book highlights how natural plant compounds can support pest management, improve crop resilience, enhance soil health, and reduce environmental impact. An essential reference for researchers, advanced students, agricultural professionals, and biotechnologists, this book provides timely knowledge and practical perspectives for developing future sustainable farming strategies grounded in nature's own defense mechanisms.
Salient Features of this book include -
· Provides an in-depth understanding of how plant secondary metabolites support natural defense, stress tolerance, and ecological interactions.
· Highlights eco-friendly, biologically grounded alternatives to synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators for sustainable agriculture.
· Integrates biochemistry, ecology, molecular biology, and agricultural science to present a holistic perspective on plant defense systems.
· Includes cutting edge scientific advances in metabolic engineering, genomics, and biotechnology for enhancing crop protection and productivity.
· Serves as a valuable reference for researchers, postgraduate students, biotechnologists, and agricultural professionals working toward sustainable farming solutions.
Contents
Chapter 1: Overview of Plant Secondary Metabolites Their Types, Classification and Significance
Tahmeena Khan, Kulsum Hashmi
Chapter 2: Enzymatic and Regulatory Processes Involved in the Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites
Sharfa Naaza, Ragib Husain, Vinay Kumar Singh, Mohammad Israil Ansari
Chapter 3: Comprehensive Insights into Alkaloids Their Functions, Roles and Modern Utilization
Saad Salhi, Noureddine Chaachouay, Abdelkarim El Djiri, Abdelkhalid Essamadi, Abdellatif Rahim
Chapter 4: Terpenoids and their multi-functional roles in plant defense and ecology
Sandeep K. Behera, Gayatri Talekar, Amit B. Verma, Fatima Z. Kamal, Nimisha Patel, Ahmad Ali, Hina Alim
Chapter 5: Role of Phenolic Compounds in Antioxidant Protection and Plant Stress Resilience
Fouzia Bashir, Jamal Akhtar
Chapter 6: Flavonoids and Their Contributions to Biochemistry Biosynthetic Pathways and Ecological Interactions
Nilofer, Abdul Mazeed, Mohammad Israil Ansari
Chapter 7: Plant secondary metabolites in defence against herbivores and pathogens
Al-kazafy Hassan Sabry, Zakaria Abdelhalim Attia
Chapter 8: Secondary Metabolites as Key Mediators of Ecological Interactions Among Plants and Animals
Shambhavi Tiwari, Jyotiraj Upadhyay, Shashi Pandey-Rai
Chapter 9: Role of Plant Secondary Metabolites in Abiotic Stress Responses
Ali Asger Bhojiya, Asha Ben Sharma
Chapter 10: Understanding Plant Volatile Organic Compounds and Their Functions in Defence and Signaling
Neha Prajapati, Deepanshi Jaiswal
Chapter 11: Methods and Techniques for Extraction and Purification of Plant Secondary Metabolites
Noureddine Chaachouay, Saad Salhi, Abdellatif Rahim, Abdelkhalid Essamadi
Chapter 12: Secondary Metabolites as Natural Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides in Sustainable Agriculture
Jagriti Singh, Pajeb Saha, Sabitri Kumari, Mansi Singh Bisen, Shashi Pandey-Rai
Chapter 13: Biotechnological Applications of Plant Secondary Metabolites in Crop Improvement
Kulsum Hashmi, Tahmeena Khan
Chapter 14: Role of Secondary Metabolites in Plant Tissue Culture and Regeneration
Saumya Pandey
Chapter 15: Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites for Improved Crop Protection and Yield
Weria Weisany
Chapter 16: Interactions Between Secondary Metabolites and Soil Microorganisms and Their Implications for Plant Health
Tarek Alshaal, Atilla Kiss, Nevien Elhawat
Chapter 17: Genomic Approaches to Understanding the Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites
Debadrita Das, Archita Dey, Tarit Roychowdhury
Chapter 18: Phytochemical Diversity in Agroecosystems and Its Implications for Organic Farming and Pest Management
Neha Singh, Nisha Yadav, Shaili Srivastava
Chapter 19: Environmental Stress and the Regulation of Secondary Metabolite Production in Plants
Abdul Mazeed, Mohd. Mohasin, Nitish Kumar, Nilofer, Faria Fatima, Mohammad Israil Ansari
Chapter 20: Secondary Metabolites in Agroforestry Systems and Their Contributions to Ecosystem Sustainability
Sadia Abdullah, Mamoona Munir, Asad Ghulam Nabi, Bisma Javed, Wasim Akhtar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Sumreen Dawood, Maria Ameen
