Title
Apocynaceae plants : ethnobotany, phytochemistry, bioactivity and biotechnological advances / Ravindra H. Patil, Mohini P. Patil, Vijay L. Maheshwari.
ISBN
9789819954063 (electronic bk.)
9819954061 (electronic bk.)
9819954053
9789819954056
Imprint
Singapore : Springer, 2023.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-981-99-5406-3 doi
Call Number
QK495.A66
Dewey Decimal Classification
583/.956
Summary
This book provides a concise overview of the Apocynaceae plant family, focusing on its morphology, diversity, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and biological activities. It explores biotechnological advances in large-scale production of therapeutic bioactive compounds and conservation efforts using plant tissue culture. The family Apocynaceae is one of the largest and important families in angiosperm, with several members having medicinal properties used to treat various ailments. Most of them are consumed as food by tribal people, while a few plants are used as a source of poison, insecticides, gum, and many other important products. Members of this family are rich in alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, glycosides, simple phenols, lactones and hydrocarbons. Other compounds such as sterols, lignans, and sugars have also been systematically studied. Extracts and isolated compounds from Apocynaceae members exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. Notable plants like Holarrhena antidysenterica, Rauvolfia serpentina, Carissa carandas, and Tabernaemontana divaricata have been extensively researched. The family presents a diverse range of bioactive compounds with medicinal and pharmacological properties, holding promise for future applications. The book also covers endophytic microorganisms with their diversity, biological activities in Apocynaceae plants. It also highlights the role of endophytes in conservation of Apocynaceae plants. By identifying existing knowledge gaps, it aims to inspire further research in the field, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in Life Sciences, agriculture, medicine, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 28, 2023).
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9789819954056
Chapter 1. Morphology, anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, diversity, habitat and geographical distribution
Chapter 2. Ethnomedicinal/traditional knowledge and practical uses
Chapter 3. Phytochemistry
Chapter 4. Pharmacological activities
Chapter 5. Commercial natural products: food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agrochemicals
Chapter 6. Biotechnological advances: plant tissue culture and horticulture approaches
Chapter 7. Callus and suspension culture: extraction, purification and analysis of bioactive
Chapter 8. Endophytic microorganisms in Apocynaceae plants
Chapter 9. Conservation of Apocynaceae plants.
