Medicinal plant cultivation has gained momentum in recent years due to the resurgence of interest in herbal medicines, which has created a need for authoritative information on the cultivation and utilization of these valuable plants. The book Medicinal Plants provides comprehensive information on the current status of medicinal plants, including their phytochemistry, quality control, and good agricultural and manufacturing practices. Additionally, the book includes details on commercially grown medicinal plants and those that are important in trade, as well as information on botany, crop improvement, crop protection, crop production, post-harvest handling, chemical composition, and chemical analyses of these crops. The book is a systematic compilation of available information on 65 promising medicinal species and is a valuable resource for farmers, academicians, students, and related industries. This documented information also serves to highlight major research gaps and formulate appropriate research strategies in these crops.
| ISBN: | 9788119215966 |
| Publication date: | 15th January 2007 |
| Author: | Alice Kurian, M Asha Sankar |
| Publisher: | New India Publishing Agency - NIPA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 374 pages |
| Series: | Horticulture Science Series |
| Genres: |
Educational: Agriculture, horticulture and related subjects |