Main description:

This volume presents chapters that discuss secondary metabolites of marine origin, the industrial applications of phytochemicals, and recent advances in phytochemical research. It considers production of secondary metabolites and accumulations through in vitro cultures and also reviews the effects of natural products as biopesticides and as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors. In addition, the volume discusses the effects of the environment on the distribution of phytochemicals and the roles of phytochelatins and heavy metal tolerance in plants.

Contents:

Part 1: Marine Sources Of Secondary Metabolites 1. Phytochemicals of Marine Origin 2. Marine Sponge Alkaloids: A Source of Novel Anticancer Agent 3. Marine Antioxidants and Assay Methods 4. Extraction of Marine Phytochemicals: Methods and Techniques Part 2: Industrial And Medicinal Applications Of Phytochemicals 5. Biotechnology Approach to the Production of Phytochemicals: An Introduction 6. Secondary Metabolites Accumulation and Production through In Vitro Cultures 7. Practical Processes Involved in the Production of Phytochemicals by Plant Tissue Culture 8. Medicinal and Industrial Applications of Bromelain 9. Cysteine Proteases from Plants and Its Applications 10. Phytotherapy and Encapsulation 11. Effective Processing Methods for Fruits and Vegetables Part 3: Environmental Concerns And Eco-Friendly Control Measures 12. Effects of Environmental Factors on the Accumulation of Phytochemicals in Plants Sechene 13. Effects of Environment on the Chemical Constituents and Biological Characteristics of Some Medicinal Plants 14. Phytochelatins and Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants 15. Phytochemical Biopesticides 16. Sustainable Approach in Integrated Pest Management: Role of Phytomolecules as Biopesticide 17. Essential Oil in Pest Control and Disease Management 18. Inhibition of Mild Steel Corrosion in Acidic Media by Phytochemicals Part 4: Recent Advances 19. Novel Terpenoids as Anticancer Stem Cell Agents 20. Evaluation of the Phytohemagglutinin Activities of Echinacea Species in Ontogenesis