Shalini Tiwari – författare

Herbal Nanoparticles: Sources and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving field of herbal nanoparticles, which merges traditional plant-based medicine with innovative nanotechnology.The book starts with an introduction to herbal nanoparticles, followed by detailed chapters on synthesis methods, botanical sources, and green approaches to nanoparticle production. It then explores physicochemical properties and advanced characterization techniques essential for understanding these particles.The following chapters focus on practical applications, from crop improvement, enzyme technology, and waste valorization to drug delivery, targeted therapy, and treatment of various diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders. Safety, toxicology, and regulatory challenges are also discussed, along with dedicated chapters on the commercialization and future research directions.With detailed discussions of formulation techniques, nanosafety, and practical applications in healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, and professionals interested in herbal nanotechnology and its applications across a wide range of fields.Combines phytotherapy and nanotechnology in a single resource, providing a comprehensive understanding of herbal nanoparticles and their diverse applications across industriesIncludes up-to-date synthesis methods, safety considerations, and characterization tools relevant to daily lab work and product developmentDiscusses market trends, commercialization potential, and regulatory aspects

Plants cultivate distinct microbial communities in specific parts of their structure, forming microbial habitats that typically originate in the soil and can extend into above-ground internal plant tissues. Consequently, the plant microbiome's composition varies across different compartments, including the rhizosphere (the soil surrounding the roots), the endosphere (the interior of both above- and below-ground plant organs), and the phyllosphere (the above-ground part of the plant). Medicinal plants generally show a higher diversity and abundance of certain types of microbes in the rhizosphere compared to non-medicinal plants, because they produce bioactive compounds as a defence mechanism against pathogens or herbivores. These compounds can also influence the composition and activity of microbial communities in the soil. While the fundamental principles of rhizosphere interactions apply to both medicinal and non-medicinal plants, the specific microbial communities and their functions can vary, reflecting the distinct ecological and evolutionary contexts of medicinal plants and their interactions with microbes. This book focuses on plant- microbe interactions, particularly within the rhizosphere of medicinal plants. It explores the unique microbial communities that form in various plant compartments and their impact on plant health, growth, and the synthesis of bioactive compounds. Medicinal Plants and the Rhizosphere is suitable for researchers in medicinal plants, plant biology, plant biotechnology and microbiology.

This book offers an in-depth exploration of non-coding RNA and its critical role in enhancing plant abiotic stress tolerance. It provides a comprehensive overview of non-coding DNA's structural and functional diversity and its regulatory mechanisms in stress responses.The chapters cover topics such as epigenetic regulation, mobile genetic elements, and genomic profiling techniques. It covers latest research on non-coding RNA-mediated regulation, transcriptional regulatory elements controlling stress-responsive gene expression, and the role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in fine-tuning gene expression networks under stress conditions. The book also discusses chromatin modifications, transposon-mediated regulation, high-throughput sequencing approaches for identifying stress-responsive ncRNAs, and CRISPR-based functional analysis. In addition to exploring these advanced topics, the book highlights practical implications for crop improvement strategies.Researchers in plant biology, genomics, molecular biology, and agricultural sciences will find this book particularly beneficial. It is also an essential resource for educators looking to provide their students with up-to-date information on cutting-edge research techniques. By offering both theoretical perspectives and practical case studies from renowned experts worldwide, this volume equips readers with actionable knowledge to address real-world challenges in agriculture.