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Full Description
Plant Secondary Metabolites: Natural Defenses in Disease Management examines plant-derived secondary metabolites and their crucial role in both ecological balance and human innovation. From their biosynthetic pathways and ecological significance to their application in sustainable agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology, the book provides a complete resource for understanding these compounds. It emphasizes their potential in replacing synthetic chemicals in pest management and crop protection, aligning with current trends in sustainable farming.
Print edition not for sale in India.
Contents
Introduction to Plant Secondary Metabolites and their Role in Defense
Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites: Pathways and Mechanisms
Alkaloids: Potent Defenses Against Plant Pathogens
Terpenoids: Multifunctional Compounds in Disease Resistance
Phenolics and Flavonoids: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Roles in Plant Health
Saponins: Biological Activities and Their Role in Plant Pathogen Control
Glycosides: Bioactive Secondary Metabolites in Disease Management
Role of Tannins in Plant Defense and Pathogen Suppression
Phytoalexins: Inducible Antimicrobials in Plant-Pathogen Interactions
Lignins and Plant Structural Defenses Against Pathogens
Coumarins and their Role in Suppressing Plant Pathogens
Defense Signaling Pathways Involving Secondary Metabolites
Environmental and Genetic Regulation of Secondary Metabolite Production
Secondary Metabolites in Rhizosphere Interactions and Disease Suppression
Induced Resistance Mechanisms: The Role of Secondary Metabolites
Applications of Plant Secondary Metabolites in Sustainable Agriculture
Biotechnological Advances in Enhancing Secondary Metabolite Production
Exploring Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal Plants for Disease Control
