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.
Section I: Diversity and Production Strategies
1. Secondary Metabolites from Plants
2. Microbial Secondary Metabolites
3. Microalgae as a Rich Source of Secondary Metabolites for Food, Feed and Pharmaceutical Applications
4. Cyanobacteria as a Source of Secondary Metabolites
5. Exploring the Untapped Reservoir of Secondary Metabolites in the Indian Subcontinent
6. Extraction, Purification and Identification Strategies
7. Genetic Engineering as a Means to Maximize Secondary Metabolite Production
8. Enhanced Production of Medicinally Valuable Plant Secondary Metabolites through In Vitro Techniques
9. Bioinformatics as a Tool for Secondary Metabolite Research
Section II: ROLE OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN PLANT STRESS MANAGEMENT
10. Harnessing Rhizospheric Interactions for Root Disease Control in Plants
11. Influence of Environmental Stress on Secondary Metabolites in Plants
12. Plant-Fungal Interactions and Secondary Metabolites
13. Role of Secondary Metabolites in Plant Defense Against Bacterial and Viral Pathogens
14. Nature's Defense: The Role of Secondary Metabolites in Combating Herbivory
Section III: ROLE OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN HUMAN HEALTH
15. Secondary Metabolites for Improvement of Human Health
16. Role of Secondary Metabolites in Neurodegenerative Disorders
17. Potential Application of Secondary Metabolites in Cancer
18. Potential Application of Secondary Metabolites in Diabetes
19. Therapeutic outcome of Secondary Metabolites Against Contagious and Non-Contagious Human Diseases
20. Therapeutic Potential of Indian Medicinal Plants: A Recent Progress
21. Clinical Research of Indigenous Medicinal Florae and their Pharmaceutical Formulation for Unlocking the Management of COVID-19
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