ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY AND ALTERATIONS IN MEDICINAL PLANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY AND ALTERATIONS IN MEDICINAL PLANTS

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

Abstract

Introduction

Present Environmental Scenario

Major Contaminants

Medicinal Plants

Widely Used Medicinal Plants

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Contaminants in Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Introduction

Major Contaminants

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Alterations in Growth

Abstract

Introduction

Effect of Various Contaminants

Abiotic Stresses

Effects on Metabolic Events

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Alterations in Medicinal Value

Abstract

Introduction

Bioactive Compounds

Effects of Contaminants on Secondary Metabolite Production

Abiotic Stresses

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: Effect of Changing Status of Soil

Abstract

Introduction

Macronutrients

Effect of Major Nutrients

Effect of Minor Nutrients

Organic Supplements

Biofertilizers

Integrated Nutrient Management

Effect of Salinity

Molecular Approaches

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6: Effect of Climate Change

Abstract

Introduction

Effect of Global Warming

Effect of Increased Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Ecological Implications of Climate Change

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7: Toxicity of Contaminated Herbs and Health Effects

Abstract

Introduction

Contamination and Health Effects

Organic

Microbial/Biological

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8: Future Prospects

Abstract

Introduction

Molecular Tools

Conclusion

References

Index

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