The Himalayan Region is a mega hot spot for biological diversity. It supports over 1,748 plants species of known medicinal value. This title focuses on origin and distribution of Himalayan herbs, their medicinal potential, industrial significance, and research advancements pertaining to molecular breeding and omics-based approaches.
- Discusses evolved secondary biochemical pathways often in response to specific environmental stimuli
- Reviews conservation efforts
- Presents an in-depth analysis of 12 key species
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Elsevier Science & Techn.
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978-0-12-823430-3 (9780128234303)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Introduction2. Aconitum heterophyllum3. Arnebia euchroma4. Dactylorhiza hatagirea5. Fritillaria roylei6. Picrorhiza kurroa7. Podophyllum hexandrum8. Rauwolfia serpentina9. Rhodiola imbricata10. Saussurea lappa11. Stevia rebaudiana12. Swertia chirayita13. Trillium govanianum14. Valeriana jatamansi15. Withania somnifera16. Zanthoxylum armatum
