Medicinal Plants: Microbial Interactions, Molecular Techniques, and Therapeutic Trends is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of medicinal plants, their therapeutic advancements, and the application of molecular techniques to unlock their full potential. This book is structured into three illuminating sections, each shedding light on different facets of this rapidly developing field.
Medicinal Plants: Microbial Interactions, Molecular Techniques, and Therapeutic Trends is a book for Interdisciplinary readers: students, scientists, academics, and industry professionals alike.
Whether you're a student, scientist, academic, or industry professional, this book is your gateway to the evolving world of plant-based medicine.
Section 1: Exploring Plant-Microbe Interactions
Covers the relationship between microbes and plants, the historical context and the pivotal role of microbes in shaping the future of medicinal plants. Discover the diverse array of bacteria associated with these plants and grasp their significance in enhancing the medicinal value of plants.Section 2: Harnessing Molecular Techniques
Covers cutting-edge molecular techniques such as genome editing and modern breeding methods to optimize the genetic traits of medicinal plants. By understanding these techniques, readers will learn how to enhance plant growth, yield and quality.Section 3: Nanotechnology for Therapeutic Enhancement
Covers nanotechnology and its transformative impact on medicinal plants. The section highlights emerging nano-engineering technology that can revolutionize the therapeutic properties of these plants.Medicinal Plants: Microbial Interactions, Molecular Techniques, and Therapeutic Trends is a book for Interdisciplinary readers: students, scientists, academics, and industry professionals alike.
Whether you're a student, scientist, academic, or industry professional, this book is your gateway to the evolving world of plant-based medicine.
Readership
Students, scientists, academics, and industry professionals in plant sciences and pharmaceutical chemistryTable of Contents
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- Section 1: Microbes and Medicinal Plants
- Future
- Wasim Akhtar, Iram Fatima, Azra Yasmin, Naila Safdar and Zulqurnain Khan
- Introduction
- The Two-Dimensional Microbial Communities
- Aboveground Microbes
- Belowground or Subsurface Microorganisms
- Root-Root Interaction
- Root-Microbe Interaction
- Microbe-Microbe Interaction
- Unraveling the Impact of Microbes on Sustainable Agriculture
- Growth and Development
- Stress Management
- Bioremediation
- Nutrient Cycling
- Protection from Pathogens
- Biofertilizers, Biostimulants and Biocontrol Agents
- Targeted Approaches Used for the Isolation and High-Throughput
- Customization of Plant Microbiomes
- Genome and Amplicon Sequencing
- Metagenomics
- Proteomics
- Metabolomics
- Green Nanotechnology
- Conclusion
- References
- Hijab Fatima and Azra Yasmin
- Introduction to Microbiome
- Brief History of Microbiome
- Microbiome Vs Microbiota
- Diverse Array of Host and Microbes Interactions in The
- Microbiome
- Different Types of Microbiomes
- Marine Microbiome
- Animal Microbiome
- Human Microbiome
- Plant Microbiome
- Diverse Interaction of Plants Associated Microbes
- Endophytes in Plant Microbiome
- Importance of Symbiotic Association of Endophytes in Phytomicrobiome
- Mechanisms Adopted by Endophytes for Plant Growth
- Phytotherapeutic Potential of Endophytes in Plant Microbiome
- Epiphytes in Plant Microbiome
- Role of Epiphytic Microbes in Plants' Disease Resistance
- Variations in Epiphytic Microbial Diversity Throughout the Plant Life Cycle
- Role of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (Pgpb) Against Stress
- Factors
- Introduction to Phytotherapy
- Brief History of Phytotherapy
- Phytotherapy and National Healthcare Systems
- Popular Use of Phytotherapeutics and Its Implications
- Pharmacological Characteristics of Main Medicinal Plants
- Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants Associated Microbes
- Role of Endophytes Associated With Taxus Brevifolia in Phytotherapeutics
- Role of Endophytes Associated With Pleurostylia Opposite in Phytotherapeutics
- Role of Endophytes Associated With Azadirachta Indica, in Phytotherapeutics
- Role of Epiphytes Associated With Sea Weeds in Phytotherapeutics
- Side Effects of the Use of Plants and Associated Microbes in Phytotherapeutics
- Type Vi Secretion Systems in Plant-Associated Bacteria
- Role of Type Vi Secretion Systems of Amylovora in Fire Blight Disease
- Role of Type Vi Secretion Systems of Pectobacterium Wasabiae in Potato Infection
- Role of Type Vi Secretion Systems of Pectobacterium Ananatis in Onion Virulence
- Major Public Concerns About the Use of Plants Derived Medicines
- Case Study and the Preventative Measures
- Conclusion
- References
- Raza Ullah, Muhammad Rahil Afzal, Hafiz Kamran Yousaf, Mustansar Aslam And
- Ayesha Hassan
- Introduction
- Bacterial Diversity Associated With Medicinal Plants
- Nutrients Acquisition Facilitation in Medicinal Plants
- Nitrogen Fixation
- Phosphorus Solubilization
- Iron Sequestering
- Siderophores Production
- Regulating Growth Hormones in Medicinal Plants
- Cytokinins
- Gibberellins
- Indoleacetic Acid
- Ethylene
- Alleviating Environmental Stress in Medicinal Plants
- Secondary Metabolite Induction
- Conclusion
- References
- Samiya Rehman, Sadia Arshad, Saman Zulfiqar, Zaib Un Nisa, Muhammad Saleem,
- Fouzia Tanvir and Tahira Tabassum
- Introduction
- Structure and Function of Soil Rhizosphere Fungal Communities
- The Antimicrobial Activity of Medicinal Plants Correlates With
- The Proportion of Antagonistic Endophytes Density
- Agronomy of Medicinal Plants
- Antimicrobial Activity of Medicinal Plants
- Antagonistic Endophytes of a Medicinal Plant and Their Antimicrobial Pursuit
- Secondary Metabolites Production in Medicinal Plants by Fungi
- Symbiosis in Soil
- Medicinal Plants Associated Microflora as An Unexplored Niche
- Of Biopesticide
- Conclusion
- References
- Ahmad Mahmood, Hafiz Shahzad Ahmad, Waleed Asghar, Tanveer Ul Haq, Ali
- Hamid, Zulqurnain Khan, Oğuz Can Turgay and Ryota Kataoka
- Introduction
- What Are Endophytes
- Role of Endophytic Bacteria in Metabolite Production
- Endophytic Bacteria and Medicinal Plants
- Prospects and Conclusion
- References
- Muhammad Shahbaz, Jawad Ali, Hammad Naeem, Shamas Murtaza, Nighat Raza And
- Umar Farooq
- Introduction
- Overview of Probiotics
- Health Benefits of Probiotics
- Mechanism of Action of Probiotics
- Food Applications of Probiotics
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Vegetable Based Probiotic Products
- Challenges in the Application of Probiotics
- Viability and Survival
- Sensory Acceptance
- Future Perspective of Probiotics
- Nanotechnology, Encapsulation, and Probiotics
- Biotechnology and Probiotics
- Overview of Prebiotics
- Types of Prebiotics
- Synthetic
- Fructooligosaccharides (Fos)
- Galactooligosaccharides (Gos)
- Fructans
- Natural
- Garlic
- Flaxseeds
- Onion
- Oats
- Mode of Action of Prebiotics
- Health Benefits of Prebiotics
- Effect of Prebiotics on Gut Microbes
- Effect of Prebiotics on Metabolite Production
- Effect of Prebiotics on Mineral Absorption
- Effect of Prebiotics on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Conclusion
- References
- Section 2: Genome Editing of Medicinal Plants
- ,Fatima Javeria, Saira Karimi, Shoaib Ur Rehman, Furqan Ahmad, Akash Fatima
- Muhammad Ashfaq, Babar Farid and Zulqurnain Khan
- Introduction
- Dna Fingerprinting
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Arbitrarily Primed Pcr (Ap-Pcr)
- Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna (Rapd)
- Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
- Inter Simple Sequence Repeat-Anchored Pcr (Issr-Pcr)
- Amplification Refractory Mutation System (Arms) and Multiplex Amplification
- Refractory Mutation System
- Start Codon Targeted Markers (Scot)
- Dna Microarray
- Dna Barcoding
- 1St Generation Sequencing
- Sanger Sequencing
- 2Nd Generation Sequencing
- Reversible Terminator Sequencing (Illumina)
- Sequencing by Ligation (Solid)
- 3Rd Generation Sequencing
- Ion Torrent Semiconductor Sequencing
- Plant Tissue Culture (Ptc) and Medicinal Plants
- Plant Tissue Culture-Based Ex-Situ Conservation
- Cryopreservation
- Synthetic Seeds Production in Medicinal Plants
- Omic Approaches
- Genomics
- Transcriptomics
- Proteomics
- Metabolomics
- Genome Editing
- Conclusion
- References
- Ummara Waheed, Sadia Shabir, Zahid Ishaq, Maria Khan, Saeed Rauf, Nadia
- Iqbal, Maria Siddique and Irum Shahzadi
- Introduction
- Callus Culture
- Suspension Culture
- Organ Culture
- Molecular Elucidation of Medicinal Plants for Secondary
- Metabolites Production
- Methods of Genetic Transformation
Author
- Zulqurnain Khan
- Azra Yasmin
- Naila Safdar
