Latex, Laticifers and Their Molecular Components: From Functions to Possible Applications
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| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2020-01-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780081029961 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0081029969 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Latex, Laticifers And Their Products, Volume 93 in the Advances in Botanical Research series, highlights new advances in the growing field of the latex of different plant species and a diversity of molecules produced by the plants within laticifers. The new volume presents timely chapters on the latest developments in Plant latex and latex-borne defense, Physiology and structure of laticifers, Low-molecular compounds of latex-bearing plants/Latex-based defense strategies against pests, Plant latex proteins and their functions, Latex and Laticifers as a Source of Useful Bioactive Compounds. Pharmacologically active compounds from latex of medicinal plants. Euphorbia latex biochemistry/ proteins, and more. - Highlights new advances on physiology and structure of laticifers - Focuses on the latest developments in latex-borne defense against herbivores and pathogens - Includes the latest information on the diversity of molecules produced by different latex-bearing plants and a wide range of their activities and applications
