Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the Post-Genomics Era
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Rhydum Sharma, Richa Salwan, Vivek Sharma
- Language: English
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the Post-Genomics Era brings together current research on species long valued for their therapeutic and industrial properties, now drawing renewed… Read more
Description
Description
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the Post-Genomics Era brings together current research on species long valued for their therapeutic and industrial properties, now drawing renewed interest from the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural sectors amid rising demand for natural alternatives to synthetic chemistry.
At the core of this shift is a deeper molecular understanding of how these plants produce their bioactive constituents. Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics have exposed the genetic architecture and biochemical pathways behind secondary metabolite synthesis, while computational biology helps make sense of the resulting complexity. Together, these tools are speeding up compound discovery and clarifying how such molecules function biologically.
The chapters that follow turn this knowledge into practice: systems biology and metabolic engineering for boosting yields, CRISPR-based genome editing for reprogramming pathways, synthetic biology and AI-driven modeling for predicting and designing new biosynthetic routes, and emerging production platforms — from hairy root cultures to inducible expression systems — for expanding output sustainably.
Taken together, the volume traces a progressive arc: from reading a plant's genetic blueprint to realizing its potential as a source of usable, real-world solutions in the clinic, the field, and the marketplace, offering a practical reference for both researchers and industry practitioners working at the intersection of plant biology and biotechnology.
At the core of this shift is a deeper molecular understanding of how these plants produce their bioactive constituents. Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics have exposed the genetic architecture and biochemical pathways behind secondary metabolite synthesis, while computational biology helps make sense of the resulting complexity. Together, these tools are speeding up compound discovery and clarifying how such molecules function biologically.
The chapters that follow turn this knowledge into practice: systems biology and metabolic engineering for boosting yields, CRISPR-based genome editing for reprogramming pathways, synthetic biology and AI-driven modeling for predicting and designing new biosynthetic routes, and emerging production platforms — from hairy root cultures to inducible expression systems — for expanding output sustainably.
Taken together, the volume traces a progressive arc: from reading a plant's genetic blueprint to realizing its potential as a source of usable, real-world solutions in the clinic, the field, and the marketplace, offering a practical reference for both researchers and industry practitioners working at the intersection of plant biology and biotechnology.
Key features
Key features
- Introduces genome language models as a computational strategy for exploring plant genetic diversity relevant to secondary metabolite discovery.
- Includes detailed methodologies that support systematic analysis and interpretation of multi-omics datasets.
- Highlights the role of plant-associated microbes in enhancing host biosynthetic capacity, establishing an alternative route to conventional extraction techniques.
- Presents a therapeutic case study on indole-based heterocyclic compounds targeting MAP kinase signaling, illustrating how post-genomic discovery translates into specific anti-cancer drug candidates.
Readership
Readership
This book is intended for plant biologists, biotechnologists, and pharmacognosy researchers working on the discovery and engineering of plant-derived bioactive compounds, as well as graduate students and academics in genomics, systems biology, and metabolic engineering. It will also be of interest to professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural industries seeking to apply omics-based strategies to natural product development.
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. The evolution of medicinal and aromatic plants in the post-omics era
2. Scope and recent trends in integrated omics approach in medicinal plants
3. Metabolomics: Secondary bioactive metabolites discovery in herbal medicine research
4. Proteomic contributions to medicinal plant research: From plant metabolism to pharmacological action
5. Potential of endophytes in reshaping the abilities of the plant for bioactive secondary metabolites
6. Combining systems biology and metabolic engineering for secondary metabolite production from medicinal and aromatic plants
7. Implications of genome language models in mining plant diversity for secondary metabolites
8. Metabolic engineering of plant secondary metabolites using CRISPR–Cas9 meditated genome editing in prokaryotic hosts
9. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing and its scope in medicinal and aromatic plants
10. Leveraging genome scale models of metabolism using secCellFie
11. Production of secondary metabolites using an inducible system in plant hairy roots
12. Status of in-vitro propagation system and role of omics technology for medicinal plant in Poland
2. Scope and recent trends in integrated omics approach in medicinal plants
3. Metabolomics: Secondary bioactive metabolites discovery in herbal medicine research
4. Proteomic contributions to medicinal plant research: From plant metabolism to pharmacological action
5. Potential of endophytes in reshaping the abilities of the plant for bioactive secondary metabolites
6. Combining systems biology and metabolic engineering for secondary metabolite production from medicinal and aromatic plants
7. Implications of genome language models in mining plant diversity for secondary metabolites
8. Metabolic engineering of plant secondary metabolites using CRISPR–Cas9 meditated genome editing in prokaryotic hosts
9. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing and its scope in medicinal and aromatic plants
10. Leveraging genome scale models of metabolism using secCellFie
11. Production of secondary metabolites using an inducible system in plant hairy roots
12. Status of in-vitro propagation system and role of omics technology for medicinal plant in Poland
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
RS
Rhydum Sharma
Rhydum Sharma has a PhD and MTech in Biotechnology. She is a young researcher who has published seven research articles and three book chapters. She is an active reviewer for various international journals. She has been awarded the second best oral presentation award by Frontiers in Nutrition. Her major research interests involve exploring the genetic diversity of underexplored crops for value additions and microbes for sustainable agriculture.
Affiliations and expertise
University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, IndiaRS
Richa Salwan
Dr. Richa Salwan is currently an Assistant Professor of microbiology at the College of Horticulture and Forestry (Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry), Neri, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Salwan’s research interests and contributions are on the diversity of psychrotrophic bacteria from the Western Himalayas and their utilization for industrial applications. She has also worked on the exploration of extremophiles for industrially relevant enzymes and plant beneficial microbes for agricultural benefits. She has published two books and numerous research papers in several international journals. Dr. Salwan serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and is also a recognized reviewer for several journals including MDPI Genes, MDPI Diversity, MDPI Foods, BMC Microbiology, Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, and Microbial Ecology.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Food Science and Technology, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaVS
Vivek Sharma
Dr. Vivek Sharma is currently an Assistant Professor at the University Centre for Research and Development at Chandigarh University, Mohali (PB). He has more than 12 years of research experience exploring molecular attributes of Trichoderma. His research also involves examining the molecular aspects of microbes beneficial to plants such as Streptomyces and Bacillus. He has published several research papers in international journals, serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE, a review editor for Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, an associate editor of Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, and is also a member of the editorial board of Current Proteomics. He is also a recognized reviewer for the Journal of Advanced Research, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Environmental Research, the Journal of Proteomics, BMC Genomics, BMC Plant Biology, AMB Express, Molecular Biotechnology, MDPI Pathogens, Folia Microbiology, Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology and Archives of Microbiology.
Affiliations and expertise
University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India