K B Kathiria

The book Plant Secondary Metabolites is comprised of 11 chapters that cover a range of topics, including an introduction, history, biosynthesis, essential oils, alkaloids, glycosides, and more. The book is designed to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students in agriculture, Ayurveda, pharmacy, naturopathy, and home sciences with a comprehensive understanding of plant secondary metabolites. The book contains 45 tables, 60 figures, chemical equations, and color photographs to aid in the learning process. The goal of the book is to provide a one-stop resource for students, researchers, and faculty members in related fields to access the best available information on plant secondary metabolites.

The book titled Plant Secondary Metabolites is structured into 11 chapters, each with broader headings that encompass an introduction, history, biosynthesis, essential oils/terpenes/terpenoids, alkaloids, glycosides, gums & mucilages oleoresins, plant amines, techniques, and biotechnological approaches. To make the information more accessible and useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students in agriculture, ayurveda, pharmacy, naturopathy, and home sciences, the book includes 45 tables, 60 figures, chemical equations, and color photographs. The aim of the book is to provide a comprehensive and concise source of information for students, researchers, and faculty members in related fields. The book is intended to serve as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enrich their knowledge of plant secondary metabolites.