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Carotenoids are a large class of isoprenoid pigments produced by
plants and certain microbes. More than 700 naturally occurring
carotenoids have been identified. Apocarotenoids are tailored from
carotenoids by oxidative enzymes. Apocarotenoids act as visual or
volatile signals to attract pollinating and seed dispersal agents.
They are also the key players in allelopathic interactions and
plant defense. Biology, Chemistry and Applications of
Apocarotenoids provides detailed account of the fundamental
chemistry of apocarotenoids and the basic methods used in
carotenoid research, and critical discussions of the biochemistry,
functions, and applications of these important compounds. Topics
covered in the proposed book include various aspects of the roles
of apocarotenoids in colour and colouration, photosynthesis and
other photofunctions and protection. The formation and roles of
carotenoid metabolites and breakdown products as perfume/aroma
compounds are also be outlined. Features: Provides an organized
overview of apocarotenoids and their chemistry and biological
functions Focuses on recent discoveries on apocarotenoids, their
nature and functions. Details potential uses of apocarotenoids in
agriculture, pharmacy, food industry, and apocarotenoid production
at industrial level This book has been written by leading experts
in apocarotenoid research and gives a comprehensive overview on the
diversity of apocarotenoid compounds and would serve as a reference
book for researches in Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Medicine.
This edited book deals with plant genetic resources and their
status, availability, and ecological niche in natural habitat.
Usage and conservation practices followed by various tribal
communities and their rationale are also discussed in the book. The
book explores application of biological tools to conserve plant
species and optimization protocols for conservation and elicitation
of secondary metabolites and other value addition products. The
book is organized into sub-themes covering:Â (i) Ecological
status of plant genetic resources (ii) Traditional
ethnobotanical knowledge and conservation practices (iii)
Ex-situ conservation practices and bioprospecting Globally, plant
genetic resources are deeply rooted in culture and economy. Since
the early 1990s, the changing socio-economic situation has
increasingly put pressure on plant genetic resources, in some cases
leading to a severe loss of their diversity. For this reason, most
vulnerable areas at risk of genetic erosion have been demarcated
and protected by forest laws and regulations. Therefore, this book
brings to light the opinions of leading experts in the area of
ecology, conservation biodiversity, ethanobotany, and
bioprospecting of plant genetic resources.  The book
is for use by graduate and advanced undergraduate students and
researchers in plant physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry,
and agriculture. Additionally, it is extremely useful as a general
reference on conservation of flora and large-scale cultivation.
This edited book deals with plant genetic resources and their
status, availability, and ecological niche in natural habitat.
Usage and conservation practices followed by various tribal
communities and their rationale are also discussed in the book. The
book explores application of biological tools to conserve plant
species and optimization protocols for conservation and elicitation
of secondary metabolites and other value addition products. The
book is organized into sub-themes covering: (i) Ecological status
of plant genetic resources (ii) Traditional ethnobotanical
knowledge and conservation practices (iii) Ex-situ conservation
practices and bioprospecting Globally, plant genetic resources are
deeply rooted in culture and economy. Since the early 1990s, the
changing socio-economic situation has increasingly put pressure on
plant genetic resources, in some cases leading to a severe loss of
their diversity. For this reason, most vulnerable areas at risk of
genetic erosion have been demarcated and protected by forest laws
and regulations. Therefore, this book brings to light the opinions
of leading experts in the area of ecology, conservation
biodiversity, ethanobotany, and bioprospecting of plant genetic
resources. The book is for use by graduate and advanced
undergraduate students and researchers in plant physiology,
molecular biology, biochemistry, and agriculture. Additionally, it
is extremely useful as a general reference on conservation of flora
and large-scale cultivation.
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