Medicinal and aromatic plants of the world 4 medicinal plants and fungi recent advances in research and development
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This book highlights the latest international research on different aspects of medicinal plants and fungi. Studies over the last decade have demonstrated that bioactive compounds isolated from medicinal fungi have promising antitumor, cardiovascular, immunomodulatory, anti-allergic, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective properties. In the light of these studies, the book includes chapters (mostly review articles) by eminent researchers from twelve countries across the globe working in different disciplines of medicinal plants and fungi. It discusses topics such as the prevention of major neurodegenerative and neurotoxic mechanisms by Centella asiatica; themedicinal properties andtherapeutic applications of several mushrooms species found in different parts of the world; and fungal endophytes as a source of bioactive metabolites including anticancer and cardioprotective agents. There are also chapters on strategies for identifying bioactive secondary metabolitesof fungal origin; the use of genomic information to explore the biotechnological potential of medicinal mushrooms; and solid state fermentation of agro-industrial and forestry residues for the production of medicinal mushrooms.
It is a valuable resource for the researchers, professionals and students working in the area of medicinal plants and fungi.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: E-book
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 03 november 2017
Ebook Formaat: Adobe ePub
Hoofdredacteur: Yang-Chang Wu
Tweede Redacteur: Lie-Fen Shyur
Co Redacteur: Hsin-Sheng Tsay
Hoofduitgeverij: Springer
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EAN: 9789811059780