Springer - Plant Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Book

Explore the intersection of advanced science and botanical medicine with Plant Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants by Springer. This specialized text examines how plant tissue culture and modern biotechnologies serve as vital tools to complement traditional breeding methods. By accelerating the development of medicinal plants, these scientific approaches help meet the growing demand for natural compounds. The book covers a wide range of technical methods used to improve the production of secondary metabolites. Readers will find detailed information on pathway engineering, precursor feeding, transformation, and elicitation using both biotic and abiotic factors. It also addresses the practicalities of scaling up production through bioreactors. Designed for professionals and students in pharmacy and allied health sciences, this volume provides a deep look into in vitro culture and hairy root cultures, specifically focusing on Catharanthus. It serves as a technical resource for understanding how biotechnology can optimize the cultivation and chemical output of important species like Periwinkle, Milk Thistle, and Foxglove.