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Essentials of medicinal and aromatic crops / Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Arwa Abdulkreem AL-Huqail, Muhammad Riaz, Umar Farooq Gohar, editors.

Medicinal and aromatic crops (MACs) are high-value crops since the natural products obtained from them are low-volume high-value commodities that have numerous applications in various sectors such as the food, beverage, food supplement, flavor and fragrance, perfumery and cosmetics, pharmaceutical a...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Other Authors: Zia-Ul-Haq, Muhammad, AL-Huqail, Arwa Abdulkreem, Riaz, Muhammad (Professor of pharmacy), Farooq Gohar, Umar
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2023.
Subjects:
Medicinal plants.
Aromatic plants.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • Chapter 1: Tissue Culture of Medicinal Plants
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Tissue Culture
  • 1.2.1 Macroelements
  • 1.2.2 Microelements
  • 1.2.3 Sugar
  • 1.2.4 Vitamins
  • 1.2.5 Solidifying Agent
  • 1.2.6 Amino Acids and Nitrogen-Containing Compounds
  • 1.2.7 Undefined Supplements
  • 1.2.8 Buffers
  • 1.2.9 Plant Growth Hormones
  • 1.3 Types of Micropropagation Methods
  • 1.3.1 Callus Culture
  • 1.3.2 Organ Culture
  • 1.3.3 Single Cell Culture
  • 1.3.4 Suspension Culture
  • 1.3.5 Embryo Culture
  • 1.3.6 Anther Culture
  • 1.3.7 Protoplast Culture
  • 1.3.8 Meristem Culture
  • 1.3.9 Pollen Culture
  • 1.4 Tissue Culturing of Various Medicinal Plants
  • 1.4.1 Micropropagation of Neem (Azadirachta indica L.)
  • 1.4.2 Tissue Culturing of Pinus roxburghii Sarg
  • 1.4.3 Tissue Culture of Ziziphora tenuior
  • 1.4.4 Micropropagation of Ajuga bracteosa
  • 1.4.5 Tissue Culture of Pongamia pinnata
  • 1.4.6 Tissue Culture Linum usitatissimum
  • 1.4.7 Micropropagation of Mountain Mulberry
  • 1.4.8 Micropropagation of Hoslundia opposita Vahl
  • 1.4.9 Micropropagation of Aloe species
  • 1.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Mentha
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Habit and Habitat
  • 2.3 Morphological Characters
  • 2.4 Plant Propagation and Multiplication
  • 2.4.1 Conventional Propagation
  • 2.4.2 In Vitro Propagation
  • 2.4.3 Essential Oil and Terpenoid Production
  • 2.5 Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology
  • 2.5.1 Health Benefits
  • 2.5.1.1 Rich in Nutrition
  • 2.5.1.2 Useful in Dieting
  • 2.5.1.3 The Best Cleanser, Relieves Skin Diseases
  • 2.5.1.4 Excellent for Respiratory System
  • 2.5.1.5 Stomach Problems
  • 2.5.1.6 Useful for Headache and Mental Health
  • 2.5.1.7 Blood Pressure Control
  • 2.5.1.8 Restful Sleep
  • 2.5.1.9 Get Rid of Bad Breath
  • 2.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Amla
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Scientific Classification
  • 3.2.1 Nutritive Value
  • 3.3 Chemical Constituents
  • 3.4 Cultivation
  • 3.4.1 Climate and Conditions of Soil
  • 3.5 Cultivars
  • 3.5.1 Seed Propagation
  • 3.5.2 Budding and Grafting
  • 3.5.3 Nursery Preparation
  • 3.5.4 Orchard Establishment
  • 3.5.5 Orchard Management
  • 3.5.6 Nutrient Management
  • 3.5.7 Water Management
  • 3.5.8 Cropping System
  • 3.5.9 Fruit Maturity, Harvesting, and Yield
  • 3.6 Pests and Diseases
  • 3.6.1 Pests
  • 3.6.1.1 Inderbela tetrosis
  • 3.6.1.2 Betousa stylophora
  • 3.6.1.3 Virachola isocrates and Cerciaphis emblica
  • 3.6.2 Diseases
  • 3.6.3 Fruit Rot
  • 3.6.4 Anthracnose
  • 3.6.5 Blue Mold Rot
  • 3.6.6 Physiological Disorders
  • 3.7 Medicinal Uses
  • 3.7.1 Antioxidant Action
  • 3.7.2 Source of Vitamin C
  • 3.7.3 Cardioprotective Activity
  • 3.7.4 Antidiabetic Effect and Diuretic
  • 3.7.5 Anticancer Activity
  • 3.7.6 Brain-Protective and Anti-Brain Aging
  • 3.7.7 Enhances Food Absorption
  • 3.7.8 Strengthens the Eyes
  • 3.7.9 Hepato-Protective
  • 3.7.10 Antimutagenecity and Antigenotoxicity
  • 3.7.11 Diarrhea
  • 3.7.12 Promotes Healthier Hair

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