Growth and Development in Plants and Their Medicinal and Environmental Impact

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Title

Growth and Development in Plants and Their Medicinal and Environmental Impact

Subject

Botany,
plant sciences

Description

Explore the complex world of medicinal and aromatic plants, where physiological development is intertwined with the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. These extraordinary compounds, essential for plant defense and adaptation, are also invaluable sources of active pharmaceutical ingredients that enhance the medicinal and nutritional value of fruits, seeds, and cereals. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that influence the production and variability of these bioactive compounds. Explore the dynamics of plant growth and the impact of biotic and abiotic factors, and discover how plants respond to stress and environmental interactions.

Creator

Marcos Soto-Hernández,
Mariana Palma-Tenango,
Eva Aguirre-Hernández

Source

https://intech-files.s3.amazonaws.com/a04Tc000008lIl4IAE/0016352_Authors_Book%20%282025-07-31%2009%3A35%3A19%29.pdf

Publisher

IntechOpen

Date

2025

Contributor

-

Rights

Creative Commons

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Textbooks

Files

Citation

Marcos Soto-Hernández, Mariana Palma-Tenango, Eva Aguirre-Hernández, “Growth and Development in Plants and Their Medicinal and Environmental Impact,” Open Educational Resource (OER) - USK Library, accessed October 23, 2026, https://oer.usk.ac.id/items/show/10077.