Functions of Plant Secondary Metabolites and Their Exploitation in Biotechnology (Sheffield Annual Plant Reviews) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849340861 ISBN 13: 9780849340864

Verlag: Blackwell, 1999

Inhaltsangabe

Secondary metabolites function as defense mechanisms for plants. Science has learned that certain herbivores adopt secondary metabolites for their own protection. This discovery has excited the scientific community about the possible technological exploitation of these unique plant products. Agricultural researchers believe that secondary metabolites will assist in the breeding of stronger crops, and the manufacture of biorational pesticides. Plant defense mechanisms can also be utilized in medicine as therapeutic agents. This landmark volume presents articles by team experts from leading laboratories. Each chapter considers the current understanding of secondary metabolites in nature and the potential utilization of those qualities by industry. The secondary metabolites of plants were once considered to be waste products; today, their true value is understood. With that knowledge comes exciting possibilities and technological advances.

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Reseña del editor

An explanation of the functions of secondary plant metabolites in nature and the production and exploitation of plant secondary metabolites by biotechnology.

Reseña del editor

Secondary metabolites were previously considered to be waste products but are now considered to be compounds which are important to the fitness of plants. Since they have evolved in nature as active substances, it is plausible that we should try to use them as biorational pesticides or in medicine as therapeutic agents. Knowledge of the chemical defense systems of plants will also help us to breed new and resistant crop plants.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Blackwell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0849340861
• ISBN 13: 9780849340864
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 304
• Herausgeber: Wink Michael
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