Bioactive Molecules in Plant Defense

Saponins

Autor*innen

• Mostafa Abdelrahman
• Sudisha Jogaiah

Parameter

• 112 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Natur
• Naturwissenschaften
• Pflanzen
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft und Mathematik

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This book offers a comprehensive overview of saponins, highlighting their significance as natural products in plant defense. Found in various plant species, saponins demonstrate notable antifungal properties. Beyond their defensive role, they are gaining attention in drug research for their presence in traditional medicines and potential pharmacological benefits. The authors introduce saponin accumulation in different plant organs, emphasizing their structural classification and diversity. Detailed insights into the saponin structure-activity relationship and their crucial role as a chemical barrier against pathogens in sustainable agriculture are provided. The latest methods for isolating, identifying, and quantifying saponins are also explored. In the concluding chapter, recent metabolic engineering strategies aimed at enhancing saponin glycoside production and their applications in plant disease resistance are discussed. This book, along with its companion volume, serves as an essential resource for researchers and students focused on plant pathology, mycology, and sustainable agriculture. The contents include topics such as the production of bioactive triterpenoid and steroidal saponins, their metabolic and functional diversity, interactions with plant fungal pathogens, detoxifying enzymes, and genetic engineering to improve yields.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback