Bioactive Secondary Metabolites from Medicinal Plants of Africa
Springer
ISBN 9789819685899
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Buch. Hardcover
2025
46 s/w-Abbildungen, 65 Farbabbildungen.
In englischer Sprache
Umfang: xvi, 575 S.
Format (B x L): 15,5 x 23,5 cm
Verlag: Springer
ISBN: 9789819685899
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Das Werk ist Teil der Reihe: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances
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Key concepts include the exploration of secondary metabolites from plants in Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Nigeria, and their industrial applications. The chapters cover ethnobotanical knowledge, bioactivities, and chemical profiling of these plants, including the ethnobotanical and phytochemical studies of Ethiopian flora, the role of rose-scented geranium in the perfume industry, and the use of fruits and vegetables in treating respiratory ailments. Readers will also discover insights into the use of secondary metabolites for pest control, the conservation strategies for endangered African plants, and the synthesis of bio-nanoparticles for therapeutic applications. The book presents a detailed analysis of medicinal plants with anti-malarial, antileishmanial, improve sexual desire and antimicrobial properties, highlighting their significance in traditional and modern medicine.
This volume is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in the fields of natural products, phytochemistry, and pharmaceuticals. It provides a unique perspective on the integration of traditional African medicine with contemporary scientific research, offering valuable insights into the potential of these bioactive compounds in drug development.
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