Description
Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management: A Natural Alternative details the sources and diversity of microbial and plant secondary metabolites, the methods used for their detection and extraction, their novel applications in disease management, and inclusion in mainstream therapy. Organized into three main sections, the book begins by discussing the potential of microbes, plants, microalgae, and cyanobacteria as valuable sources of secondary metabolites, their role and mechanisms of action in symbiotic and competitive interactions, extractions and purification strategies, and the means to maximize their production. The book goes on to explore the utility of secondary metabolites in mitigating plant stress and their therapeutic impact on human health management. With contributions from experts in the field, Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management is a useful interdisciplinary resource for researchers, professors, graduate and postgraduate students, and industry professionals studying applied microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and plant science.- Provides a detailed overview of diverse secondary metabolites and their sources- Illustrates classical and modern approaches for the detection and purification of secondary metabolites- Describes the biological mechanisms of utilization for products counteracting stress and disease in humans and plants
Table of Contents
Section I: Diversity and Production Strategies1. Secondary Metabolites from Plants2. Microbial Secondary Metabolites3. Microalgae as a Rich Source of Secondary Metabolites for Food, Feed and Pharmaceutical Applications4. Cyanobacteria as a Source of Secondary Metabolites5. Exploring the Untapped Reservoir of Secondary Metabolites in the Indian Subcontinent6. Extraction, Purification and Identification Strategies7. Genetic Engineering as a Means to Maximize Secondary Metabolite Production8. Enhanced Production of Medicinally Valuable Plant Secondary Metabolites through In Vitro Techniques9. Bioinformatics as a Tool for Secondary Metabolite ResearchSection II: ROLE OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN PLANT STRESS MANAGEMENT10. Harnessing Rhizospheric Interactions for Root Disease Control in Plants11. Influence of Environmental Stress on Secondary Metabolites in Plants12. Plant-Fungal Interactions and Secondary Metabolites13. Role of Secondary Metabolites in Plant Defense Against Bacterial and Viral Pathogens14. Nature's Defense: The Role of Secondary Metabolites in Combating HerbivorySection III: ROLE OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN HUMAN HEALTH15. Secondary Metabolites for Improvement of Human Health16. Role of Secondary Metabolites in Neurodegenerative Disorders17. Potential Application of Secondary Metabolites in Cancer18. Potential Application of Secondary Metabolites in Diabetes19. Therapeutic outcome of Secondary Metabolites Against Contagious and Non-Contagious Human Diseases20. Therapeutic Potential of Indian Medicinal Plants: A Recent Progress21. Clinical Research of Indigenous Medicinal Florae and their Pharmaceutical Formulation for Unlocking the Management of COVID-19
