Functions of Plant Secondary Metabolites and Their Exploitation in Biotechnology

Download or read book Functions of Plant Secondary Metabolites and Their Exploitation in Biotechnology written by Michael Wink and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To understand the structural variability of secondary metabolites, their ecological function and their potential exploitation in biotechnology, detailed information is required on their biochemistry, pharmacology and ecology. This volume starts with an overview of the modes of action of defensive secondary metabolites, followed by detailed surveys of chemical defence in marine ecosystems, the biochemistry of induced defence, plant-microbe interactions, and medical applications. A chapter is included on biotechnological aspects of producing valuable secondary metabolites in plant cell and organ cultures." "The book is designed for use by advanced students, researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, medicine, pharmacy and agriculture working in the academic and industrial sectors, including the pesticide and pharmaceutical industries."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved