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Plant Secondary Metabolites in Ecological, Biochemical, and Agricultural Systems

Azamal Husen (Herausgeber)

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312 Seiten
2026
CRC Press (Verlag)
978-1-041-16092-2 (ISBN)
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Plants survive in complex and competitive environments by producing an extraordinary array of secondary metabolites that protect, signal, and strengthen them under stress. Plant Secondary Metabolites in Ecological, Biochemical, and Agricultural Systems offers a comprehensive exploration of these powerful natural compounds and their multifaceted roles in plant defense, ecological interactions, and sustainable crop production. Bringing together cutting edge scientific insights from plant biochemistry, ecology, and agriculture, this volume examines major classes of secondary metabolites, their biosynthesis, stress responses, ecological roles, and applications in modern farming. With increasing demand for environmentally safe alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals, this book highlights how natural plant compounds can support pest management, improve crop resilience, enhance soil health, and reduce environmental impact. An essential reference for researchers, advanced students, agricultural professionals, and biotechnologists, this book provides timely knowledge and practical perspectives for developing future sustainable farming strategies grounded in nature’s own defense mechanisms.

Salient Features of this book include -

· Provides an in-depth understanding of how plant secondary metabolites support natural defense, stress tolerance, and ecological interactions.

· Highlights eco-friendly, biologically grounded alternatives to synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators for sustainable agriculture.

· Integrates biochemistry, ecology, molecular biology, and agricultural science to present a holistic perspective on plant defense systems.

· Includes cutting edge scientific advances in metabolic engineering, genomics, and biotechnology for enhancing crop protection and productivity.

· Serves as a valuable reference for researchers, postgraduate students, biotechnologists, and agricultural professionals working toward sustainable farming solutions.

Azamal Husen served as a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, and currently serves as a Foreign Delegate at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Graphic Era University, India. Previously, he was a Full Professor at Sankalchand Patel University in India and a Visiting Faculty at the Forest Research Institute and Doon College of Agriculture and Forest in Dehra Dun, India. With 25 years of expertise in Nanobiotechnology, Plant Physiology, Environmental Botany, Medicinal Plants, and Clonal Propagation. He has led research funded by organizations such as the World Bank, the National Agricultural Technology Project, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Indian Council of Forest Research Education, and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He has delivered numerous talks at conferences and workshops, led academic staff orientation courses, and developed BSc, MSc, and PhD curricula. He was honored with an award from the University of Gondar for his decade of service in teaching, research, and community work. Husen has published extensively and served on editorial boards of prestigious journals. Acknowledged as one of the "World’s Top 2% Scientists" (2022-2024) by Stanford University, he has also contributed as a Book Series Editor and Journal Guest Editor for several scientific publications in Plant Biology, Medicinal Plants, and Nanotechnology.

Chapter 1: Overview of Plant Secondary Metabolites Their Types, Classification and Significance
Tahmeena Khan, Kulsum Hashmi

Chapter 2: Enzymatic and Regulatory Processes Involved in the Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites
Sharfa Naaza, Ragib Husain, Vinay Kumar Singh, Mohammad Israil Ansari

Chapter 3: Comprehensive Insights into Alkaloids Their Functions, Roles and Modern Utilization
Saad Salhi, Noureddine Chaachouay, Abdelkarim El Djiri, Abdelkhalid Essamadi, Abdellatif Rahim

Chapter 4: Terpenoids and their multi-functional roles in plant defense and ecology
Sandeep K. Behera, Gayatri Talekar, Amit B. Verma, Fatima Z. Kamal, Nimisha Patel, Ahmad Ali, Hina Alim

Chapter 5: Role of Phenolic Compounds in Antioxidant Protection and Plant Stress Resilience
Fouzia Bashir, Jamal Akhtar

Chapter 6: Flavonoids and Their Contributions to Biochemistry Biosynthetic Pathways and Ecological Interactions
Nilofer, Abdul Mazeed, Mohammad Israil Ansari

Chapter 7: Plant secondary metabolites in defence against herbivores and pathogens
Al-kazafy Hassan Sabry, Zakaria Abdelhalim Attia

Chapter 8: Secondary Metabolites as Key Mediators of Ecological Interactions Among Plants and Animals
Shambhavi Tiwari, Jyotiraj Upadhyay, Shashi Pandey-Rai

Chapter 9: Role of Plant Secondary Metabolites in Abiotic Stress Responses
Ali Asger Bhojiya, Asha Ben Sharma

Chapter 10: Understanding Plant Volatile Organic Compounds and Their Functions in Defence and Signaling
Neha Prajapati, Deepanshi Jaiswal

Chapter 11: Methods and Techniques for Extraction and Purification of Plant Secondary Metabolites
Noureddine Chaachouay, Saad Salhi, Abdellatif Rahim, Abdelkhalid Essamadi

Chapter 12: Secondary Metabolites as Natural Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides in Sustainable Agriculture
Jagriti Singh, Pajeb Saha, Sabitri Kumari, Mansi Singh Bisen, Shashi Pandey-Rai

Chapter 13: Biotechnological Applications of Plant Secondary Metabolites in Crop Improvement
Kulsum Hashmi, Tahmeena Khan

Chapter 14: Role of Secondary Metabolites in Plant Tissue Culture and Regeneration
Saumya Pandey

Chapter 15: Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites for Improved Crop Protection and Yield
Weria Weisany

Chapter 16: Interactions Between Secondary Metabolites and Soil Microorganisms and Their Implications for Plant Health
Tarek Alshaal, Atilla Kiss, Nevien Elhawat

Chapter 17: Genomic Approaches to Understanding the Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites
Debadrita Das, Archita Dey, Tarit Roychowdhury

Chapter 18: Phytochemical Diversity in Agroecosystems and Its Implications for Organic Farming and Pest Management
Neha Singh, Nisha Yadav, Shaili Srivastava

Chapter 19: Environmental Stress and the Regulation of Secondary Metabolite Production in Plants
Abdul Mazeed, Mohd. Mohasin, Nitish Kumar, Nilofer, Faria Fatima, Mohammad Israil Ansari

Chapter 20: Secondary Metabolites in Agroforestry Systems and Their Contributions to Ecosystem Sustainability
Sadia Abdullah, Mamoona Munir, Asad Ghulam Nabi, Bisma Javed, Wasim Akhtar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Sumreen Dawood, Maria Ameen

Erscheint lt. Verlag 6.7.2026
Reihe/Serie Plant Chemistry
Zusatzinfo 32 Tables, black and white; 51 Line drawings, black and white; 51 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 210 x 280 mm
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Biochemie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Botanik
Technik Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
ISBN-10 1-041-16092-5 / 1041160925
ISBN-13 978-1-041-16092-2 / 9781041160922
Zustand Neuware
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