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Bioactive compounds in bryophytes and pteridophytes / / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy
| Bioactive compounds in bryophytes and pteridophytes / / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2023.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (774 pages) |
| Disciplina | 170 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Bioactive compounds
Bryophytes - Composition Pteridophyta - Composition |
| ISBN | 3-031-23243-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Part I Bryophytes: Bioactive Compounds from Bryophytes -- Therapeutic Potential of Bryophytes and Its Future Perspective -- Volatile Compounds and Oils from Mosses and Liverworts -- Anticancerous Compounds from Bryophytes: Recent Advances with Special Emphasis on Bis(bi)benzyls -- Immunomodulatory Potential of Hedwigia ciliata and Hypnum cupressiforme -- Extracts from the Liverwort Bazzania trilobata with Potential Dermo-Cosmetic Properties -- Bryophytes as an Accumulator of Toxic Elements from the Environment: Recent Advances -- Part II Pteridophytes: Bioactive Compounds of Pteridophytes -- Anticancer Properties of Pteridophytes and Derived Compounds: Pharmacological Perspectives and Medicinal Use -- On the Bioactive Potential of Ferns: An Overview -- Fern Fatty Acids: From Diversity to Dietary Value -- Ferns and Lycophytes with Insecticidal Activity: An Overview -- Phytochemicals from the Pteridaceae Family and Their Prospects as Future Drugs -- Phytochemicals and Their Bioactivity from Plants of Dryopteridaceae Family -- Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of Dipteris wallichii -- Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of Cyathea Species -- Phytochemicals of Adiantum capillus-veneris -- Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Stenochlaena palustris -- Allelochemicals From Pteridium arachnoideum -- Bioactive Compounds in Polypodium vulgare L. (Polypodiaceae) -- Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Asplenium ceterach -- Part III Applications of Bryophytes and Pteridophytes in the Fields of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Allied Fields: Bryophytes and the Nanotechnology: Recent Developments and Perspectives -- Biotechnology Investigations in Bryophytes and Pteridophytes -- Ecometabolomics Studies of Bryophytes -- Physiological Ecology of Ferns -- Extracts and Composites of Equisetum for Bone Regeneration -- Pteridophytes as Ecological Indicators in Legislation: A Case Study in Southern Brazil.-. |
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Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Vishwas Anant Bapat
| Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Vishwas Anant Bapat |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Disciplina |
641.3
664 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Food—Biotechnology
Plant biochemistry Pharmacology Biotechnology Clinical nutrition Food Science Plant Biochemistry Pharmacology/Toxicology Clinical Nutrition |
| ISBN | 3-030-06120-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Importance of underutilized fruits and nuts -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in carbohydrates and derived compounds -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in lipids, fats and derived compounds -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in proteins -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in polyphenols -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in carotenoids -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in vitamins and organic acids -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in volatile compounds -- Underutilized fruits and nuts with nutraceutical importance -- Miscellaneous /case studies. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910416111603321 |
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Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Vishwas Anant Bapat
| Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Vishwas Anant Bapat |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (656 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 363.7288 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Food—Biotechnology
Plant biochemistry Pharmacology Biotechnology Clinical nutrition Food Science Plant Biochemistry Pharmacology/Toxicology Clinical Nutrition |
| ISBN | 3-030-30182-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Importance of underutilized fruits and nuts -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in carbohydrates and derived compounds -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in lipids, fats and derived compounds -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in proteins -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in polyphenols -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in carotenoids -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in vitamins and organic acids -- Underutilized fruits and nuts rich in volatile compounds -- Underutilized fruits and nuts with nutraceutical importance -- Miscellaneous /case studies. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910410044303321 |
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Bioactive compounds in underutilized vegetables and legumes / / Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kee Yoeup Paek, editors
| Bioactive compounds in underutilized vegetables and legumes / / Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kee Yoeup Paek, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (673 pages) |
| Disciplina | 572.2 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Plant bioactive compounds
Vegetables - Composition Legumes - Composition |
| ISBN | 3-030-57415-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- 1 Health Benefits of Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Benefits of Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes -- 3 Bioactive Compounds of Underutilized Vegetable and Legumes -- 3.1 Polyphenols -- 3.2 Terpenes -- 3.3 Alkaloids -- 3.4 Volatiles -- 3.5 Lectins -- 3.6 Glucosinolates -- 3.7 Organic Acids -- 4 Biological Activities of Phytochemicals Isolated from Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes -- 4.1 Antidiabetic Activity -- 4.2 Anticancer Activity -- 4.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 4.4 Antihypertensive Activity -- 4.5 Antioxidant Activity -- 4.6 Hepatoprotective Activity -- 4.7 Anti-inflammatory Activity -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Part I: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Leafy Vegetables -- 2 Bioactive Compounds of Amaranth (Genus Amaranthus) -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 This Plant Needs to Be Seen in a Different Perspective -- 2 Bioactive Compounds in Amaranthus -- 3 Use in Ancient Medicine -- 3.1 Traditional Uses in India -- 3.2 Traditional Uses in the Rest of the World -- 3.2.1 Africa -- 3.2.2 Bangladesh -- 3.2.3 Ethiopia -- 3.2.4 Indonesia -- 3.2.5 Kenya -- 3.2.6 Malaysia -- 3.2.7 Nepal -- 3.2.8 Pakistan -- 3.2.9 Philippines -- 3.2.10 Turkey -- 3.2.11 Uganda -- 3.2.12 United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- 4 Clinical Studies of Amaranthus Species -- 5 Fortified Food Products -- 6 Cosmetic Applications -- 7 Toxicity Issues -- 7.1 Food Allergy -- 7.2 Livestock Poisoning -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Bioactive Compounds of Fat-Hen (Chenopodium album L.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Traditional Importance -- 3 Nutritional Composition -- 4 Bioactive Compounds -- 4.1 Phytoconstituents -- 4.2 Phenols and Lignins -- 4.3 Alkaloids -- 4.4 Glycosides -- 4.5 Saponins and Phytate -- 4.6 Flavonoids -- 4.7 Tannins -- 5 Pharmacological Significance.
5.1 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.2 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.3 Spasmolytic Activity -- 5.4 Gastroprotective and Hepatoprotective Activity -- 5.5 Anticancer Activity -- 6 Conclusions -- 7 Future Prospects -- References -- 4 Bioactive Compounds of Paracress [Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen] -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Major Bioactive Compounds of Paracress and Their Properties -- 2.1 Alkaloids -- 2.2 Phenolic Compounds -- 2.3 Phytosterols -- 2.4 Saponins -- 2.5 Spilanthol -- 2.6 Terpenes -- 3 Other Pharmacological Aspects -- 4 Nutritional Features of Paracress -- 5 Toxicological Traits in Zebrafish -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Bioactive Compounds of Goosefoot (Genus Chenopodium) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Polysaccharides -- 3 Lectins -- 4 Amines and Amides -- 5 Phenolics -- 6 Flavonoids -- 6.1 Flavonoids with Radical-Scavenging and Antioxidant Activities -- 6.2 Flavonoids with Hepatoprotective Activity -- 6.3 Flavonoids with Neuroprotective Activity -- 6.4 Flavonoids with Anti-α-Glucosidase and Prolipase Activities -- 6.5 Flavonoids with Antiadipogenic Activity -- 7 Saponins -- 7.1 Saponins with Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity -- 7.2 Saponins with Cytotoxic Activity -- 7.3 Saponins with Hepatoprotective Activity -- 7.4 Saponins with Immunoadjuvant and Immunomodilatory Activity -- 7.5 Saponins with Anti-inflammatory Activity -- 7.6 Saponins with Hemolytic Activity -- 8 Sterols -- 9 Essential Oils and Terpenes -- 9.1 Essential Oils with Antibacterial Activity -- 9.2 Essential Oils with Antifungal Activity -- 9.3 Essential Oils and Terpenes with Antiparasitic Activity -- 9.4 Essential Oils and Terpenes with Antineoplastic Activity -- 9.5 Essential Oils with Antioxidant Activity -- 9.6 Essential Oils with Acetylcholinesterase, Butyrylcholinesterase, and Tyrosinase Activities -- 9.7 Essential Oils and Terpenes with Anti-inflammatory Activity. 9.8 Essential Oils with Sedative and Analgesic Activities -- 9.9 Essential Oils with Wound Healing Activity -- 9.10 Toxicity of Essential Oils and Their Constituents -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Bioactive Compounds of Asian Spider Flower (Cleome viscosa Linn.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutraceutical Importance -- 3 As Ayurvedic and Folkloric Asset -- 4 Ethno Medicinal Profile -- 5 Phytochemistry -- 6 Biological Activities -- 6.1 Antimicrobial Potential -- 6.2 Hepatoprotective Activity -- 6.3 Antitumor Activity -- 6.4 Anthelmintic Activity -- 6.5 Antidiarrheal Activity -- 6.6 Antipyretic Property -- 6.7 Nematicidal Activity -- 6.8 Insecticidal Activity -- 6.9 Antifibrotic Activity -- 6.10 Antiemetic Activity -- 6.11 Psychopharmacological Activity -- 6.12 Immunomodulatory Activity -- 6.13 Anti-inflammatory Activity -- 6.14 Antioxidant Activity -- 6.15 Gastro-Protective Activity -- 6.16 Anticonvulsant Activity -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Bioactive Compounds of Mallow Leaves (Corchorus Species) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Composition -- 2.1 Protein, Fatty Acid, β-Carotene, and Vitamin C -- 2.2 Essential Minerals -- 2.3 Dietary Fiber -- 2.4 Culinary Advantages -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Bioactive Compounds of Ceylon Spinach [Talinum Triangulare (Jacq.) Willd.] -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutraceutical Perspectives -- 2.1 Proximal Qualities -- 2.2 Minerals -- 2.3 Amino Acids -- 2.4 Fatty Acids -- 3 Bioactive Potential -- 3.1 Bioactive Components -- 3.2 Vitamins -- 3.3 Antioxidant Activity -- 4 Pharmaceutical Properties -- 4.1 Anemia -- 4.2 Diabetes -- 4.3 Hepato- and Neuro-disorders -- 4.4 Cardiovascular Diseases -- 4.5 Other Ailments -- 5 Conclusions and Prospects -- References -- Part II: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Fleshy Petioles, Cladodes, Fruits. 9 Bioactive Compounds of Prickly Pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.] -- 1 Introduction: An Historical Overview of the Opuntioid Cacti -- 2 Polyphenolic Compounds -- 2.1 Organic Acids -- 2.2 Phenolic Acids -- 2.2.1 Structure and Chemical Properties -- 2.2.2 Biological Activities of Some Phenolic Acids from O. ficus-indica (L.) Mill -- Gallic Acid -- Protocatechuic Acid -- Cinnamic Acid and Derivatives -- Chlorogenic Acid -- Coumaric Acid and Derivatives -- Ferulic Acid -- Caffeic Acid -- 2.3 Flavonoids -- 2.3.1 Flavanols -- 2.3.2 Flavanones -- 2.4 Structure-Activity Relationship of Phenolic Acids and Flavonoids -- 3 Betalains -- 4 Carotenoids -- 5 Vitamins -- 6 Biothiols -- 7 Taurine -- 8 Fatty Acids -- 9 Phytosterols -- 10 Saponins -- 11 Global Antioxidant Activity -- 12 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Bioactive Compounds of Swahili [Cyphostemma adenocaule (Steud. ex A. Rich.) Desc. ex Wild and R.B. Drumm.] -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Importance -- 3 Phytochemistry -- 4 Bioactive Compounds -- 4.1 Pentacyclic Triterpenes -- 4.2 Carotenoids -- 4.3 Coumarins -- 4.4 Polyphenols -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Bioactive Compounds of Barbados Gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Composition and Antinutritional Factors -- 2.1 Polysaccharides in P. aculeata Leaves -- 2.2 Lipids in P. aculeata -- 2.2.1 P. aculeata Essential Oils -- 2.2.2 Carotenoids -- 2.3 Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in P. aculeata -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- 12 Bioactive Compounds of Rhubarb (Rheum Species) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Botanical Descriptions -- 3 General Uses -- 4 Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activity -- 5 Toxicity and Safety -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Part III: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Seeds -- 13 Bioactive Compounds of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi [L.] Sprague). 1 Introduction -- 2 Synonyms -- 3 Botanical Description -- 4 Phytoconstituents -- 5 Pharmacological Properties of Bioactive Compounds of Ajwain Seeds -- 5.1 Thymol -- 5.1.1 Anticancer Activity -- 5.1.2 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.1.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.1.4 Anti-Inflammatory Activity -- 5.1.5 Immunomodulatory Activity -- 5.2 Carvacrol -- 5.2.1 Transient Receptor Potential (TRPV1, TRPV3) Agonist -- 5.2.2 Neuroprotective Activity -- 5.2.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.2.4 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.2.5 Antiobesity Activity -- 5.2.6 Vasorelaxant Activity -- 5.2.7 Anti-Inflammatory Activity -- 5.2.8 Antitumor Activity -- 5.3 Monoterpenes -- 5.3.1 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.3.2 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.3.3 Anticancer Activity -- 6 Toxicity -- 7 Drug Interactions -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Tuberous Vegetables -- 14 Bioactive Compounds of Allium Species -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Botanical Distribution and Bioactive Compounds -- 3 Bioactivity -- 3.1 Antioxidant Activity -- 3.2 Anticancer Activity -- 3.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 3.4 Antihyperlipidemic/Anti-hypercholesterolemic Activity -- 3.5 Other Bioactivities -- 4 Toxicity -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Bioactive Compounds of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Composition -- 3 Essential Oils from C. longa -- 4 Phenolic Compounds of C. longa -- 5 In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Activity of C. longa -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Part V: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Unripe Fruits -- 16 Bioactive Compounds of Culinary Melon (Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis var. conomon) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Origin and Domestication -- 3 Morphology -- 4 Nutritional Compositions -- 5 Bioactive Compounds -- 6 Biological Activities -- 6.1 Biological Activities of Fragrant Compounds. 6.1.1 Antioxidant Activity. |
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Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kee Yoeup Paek
| Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kee Yoeup Paek |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Disciplina |
641.3
664 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Food—Biotechnology
Plant biochemistry Nutrition Chemical engineering Medicine Food Science Plant Biochemistry Nutrition Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Biomedicine, general |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Leafy Vegetables -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables – Fleshy Petioles, Cladodes, Fruits -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables – Seeds -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables – Tuberous Vegetables -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables – Unripe Fruits -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables – Shoots -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables – Bark -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Legumes -- Bioactive Compounds in Forage and Medicinal Legumes. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910424640703321 |
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Gums, resins and latexes of plant origin : chemistry, biological activities and uses / / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy
| Gums, resins and latexes of plant origin : chemistry, biological activities and uses / / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (909 pages) |
| Disciplina | 790 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry Ser. |
| Soggetto topico | Gums and resins |
| ISBN |
9783030913786
9783030913779 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Contributors -- Part I: Introduction to Gums, Resins, and Latexes -- 1 Chemical Constituents and Applications of Gums, Resins, and Latexes of Plant Origin -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Gums: Chemical Compositions, Properties, and Applications -- 2.1 Chemical Compositions of Gums -- 2.2 Properties of Gums -- 2.3 Applications of Plant-Based Gums -- 2.3.1 Applications of Gums in the Food Industry -- 2.3.2 Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications of Gums -- 2.3.3 Applications of Gums in Overcoming Environmental Pollution -- 2.3.4 Synthesis of Gum-Based Nanofibers and Their Utilization -- 2.3.5 Biomedical Applications of Plant-Based Gums -- Drug Delivery -- Wound Healing -- Bone Tissue Engineering -- 3 Resins: Chemical Compositions and Uses -- 3.1 Oleoresins -- 3.2 Balsams -- 3.3 Varnish and Lacquer Resins -- 4 Latex: Chemical Compositions and Applications -- 4.1 Chemical Constituents of Plant Latex -- 4.1.1 Alkaloids -- 4.1.2 Terpenoids -- 4.1.3 Phenolics -- 4.1.4 Latex Proteins -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 2 Pharmaceutical Applications of Various Natural Gums and Mucilages -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Applications of Naturally Available Gums in Pharmaceuticals -- 2.1 Applications of Naturally Available Gums in Liquid Dosage Forms -- 2.2 Applications of Naturally Available Gums in Solid Dosage Forms -- 2.3 Applications of Naturally Available Gums in Semisolid Dosage Forms -- 3 Applications of Naturally Available Mucilages in Pharmaceutical Formulations -- 3.1 Application of Naturally Available Mucilages in Various Liquid Dosage Forms -- 3.2 Application of Naturally Available Mucilages in Solid Formulations -- 3.3 Applications of the Naturally Available Mucilages in Semisolid Dosage Forms -- 4 Regularity Status of Naturally Available Gums for Pharmaceutical Applications.
5 Future Perspectives of Naturally Available Gums and Mucilages -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Tree Gum-Based Renewable Materials and Nanoparticles -- 1 Introduction -- 2 ``Green´´ and Sustainable Products Based on Tree Gums -- 2.1 Tree Gum-Derived Nanoparticles -- 2.2 Tree Gum-Based Nanofibers -- 2.3 Tree Gum-Based Carbon Nanostructures for Energy and Environmental Applications -- 2.4 Films Based on Tree Gums and Their Composites -- 2.5 Tree Gum Sponges -- 2.6 Greener Corrosion Inhibitors Based on Tree Gums -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Natural Gums for Fruits and Vegetables Preservation: A Review -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Classification of Natural Gums -- 2.1 Plant-Based Natural Gums -- 2.2 Animal-Based Natural Gums -- 2.3 Microbial-Based Gums -- 2.4 Marine-Based Natural Gums -- 3 Isolation and Purification of Natural Gums -- 4 Application of Natural Gums as Edible Coating -- 5 Effects of Natural Gums on Postharvest Shelf Life and Quality Attributes of Fruits and Vegetables -- 5.1 Physiological Loss in Weight (PLW) -- 5.2 Total Soluble Solids (TSS) -- 5.3 Titratable Acidity (TA) -- 5.4 Textural Properties -- 5.5 Color Attributes -- 5.6 Respiration Rate -- 5.7 Ethylene Production -- 5.8 Biochemical Properties -- 5.9 Enzymatic Activity -- 5.10 Sensorial Properties -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Application of Guar Gum and Its Derivatives in Agriculture -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Guar Plant -- 2.1 Global Distribution of Guar Crop -- 2.2 Extraction of Guar Gum -- 2.3 Chemical Structure of Guar Gum -- 2.4 Physical Properties of Guar Gum -- 2.5 Chemical Modification of Guar Gum -- 2.5.1 Derivatization of Guar Gum -- 2.5.2 Hydrogel Formation -- 2.5.3 Guar Gum-Based Hydrogel Composites and Nanocomposites -- 3 Modified Guar Gum in Agriculture -- 3.1 Soil Amendment -- 3.2 Water-Saving -- 3.3 Sustained Release and Delivery System -- 4 Conclusions. References -- 6 Exudate Gums -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Acacia Gum -- 3 Tragacanth Gum -- 4 Karaya Gum -- 5 Ghatti Gum -- 6 Mesquite Gum -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Gums as Pharmaceutical Excipients: An Overview -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Contributions of Natural Gums -- 3 Properties and Characterization of Natural Gums -- 4 Natural Gums as Pharmaceutical Excipients and Their Drug Delivery Properties -- 4.1 Albizia Gum -- 4.2 Aloe vera Gum -- 4.3 Neem Gum -- 4.4 Cashew Gum -- 4.5 Fenugreek Gum -- 4.6 Almond Gum -- 5 Patents in Gum-Based Pharmaceutical Products -- 6 Current Clinical Trials in Gum-Based Pharmaceutical Products -- 7 Challenges and Opportunities for the Natural Gum -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Plant Gums -- 8 Chemistry, Biological Activities, and Uses of Moi Gum -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Chemistry of Moi Gum -- 1.2 Plant Description -- 1.3 Biology, Habitat, and Uses of Moi Tree -- 2 Modifications of a Polysaccharide Gum -- 3 Development of Moi Gum-Based Hydrogel and its Applications in Dye Removal for Environmental Remediation -- 3.1 Synthesis of Moi Gum Hydrogel and Experimental Plan -- 3.2 Biodegradation Study and Determination of Half-Life -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 4.1 Synthesis and Purification of Cross-Linked Moi Gum Hydrogel -- 4.2 Characterization Results -- 4.3 Adsorption Experiments -- 4.4 Biodegradation Study and Calculation of Half-Life -- 5 Applications of Moi Gum Matrices for Nutrient Release Studies for Agricultural Applications -- 5.1 Synthesis of Micronutrients-Loaded Hydrogel -- 5.2 Results and Discussions -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Chemistry, Biological Activities, and Uses of Locust Bean Gum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Processing of Locust Bean Gum -- 2.1 Acid-Based Process -- 2.2 Thermal or Heat-Based Process -- 3 LBG Chemistry and Composition -- 4 Biological Activities of LBG. 5 Properties of LBG -- 5.1 Hydration and Solubility -- 5.2 Rheological Properties -- 5.3 Water Adsorption Isotherm -- 6 Uses of LBG -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Chemistry, Biological Activities, and Uses of Moringa Gum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Source, Collection, Isolation, Extraction, and Purification of Moringa Gum -- 3 Chemistry of Moringa Gum -- 4 Physicochemical Properties of Moringa Gum -- 5 Derivatization of Moringa Gum -- 5.1 Carboxymethylation -- 5.2 Grafting -- 5.3 Etherification -- 5.4 Thiolation -- 5.5 Cross-Linking -- 5.6 Acryloylation -- 5.7 Acid Hydrolysis -- 6 Biological Activities of Moringa Gum -- 7 Applications of Moringa Gum in Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Other Fields -- 7.1 As Polymer Electrolyte in Cells -- 7.2 For the Synthesis of Bio-resins -- 7.3 As an Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment -- 7.4 As a Pharmaceutical Excipient -- 7.4.1 Gelling Agent -- 7.4.2 Binding Agent -- 7.4.3 Tablet Disintegrating Agent -- 7.4.4 Film-Forming Agent -- 7.4.5 Emulsifying Agent -- 7.5 Drug Delivery Carrier -- 8 Summary -- References -- 11 Chemistry, Biological Activities, and Uses of Tara Gum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Processing or Collection of Tara Gum -- 2.1 Acid Treatment Process -- 2.2 The Roasting Process -- 3 Properties of Tara Gum -- 3.1 Physical Properties of Tara Gum -- 3.2 Chemical Properties and the Chemistry of Tara Gum -- 4 Biological Activities of Tara Gum -- 5 Uses of Tara Gum -- 5.1 In Various Food Preparations -- 5.1.1 Ice Cream -- 5.1.2 Cheese -- 5.1.3 Milk Puddings -- 5.1.4 Bakery Products -- 5.1.5 Dessert Gel Products -- 5.1.6 Sauces and Condiments -- 5.1.7 In Mayonnaise, Noodles, and Meat -- 5.1.8 In Dressing and Sauces -- 5.1.9 In Soft and Nutritive Drinks -- 5.1.10 In Special Foods -- Processed Seafood -- Frozen Foods -- Pasta -- 5.2 Modification of Tara Gum -- 5.2.1 Sulfation -- 5.2.2 Carboxymethylation. 5.2.3 Quaternary Ammonium Salt -- 5.2.4 Hydrolyzed Tara Gum -- 5.3 In Paper Industries and as the Packaging Material -- 5.4 In Various Pharmaceutical Formulations -- 5.5 In Various Cosmetic Preparations -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 12 Chemistry, Biological Activities, and Uses of Cashew Gum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Brief Botanical and Ethnopharmacological Description -- 2.1 Botany -- 2.2 Ethnopharmacology -- 3 Phytochemical Properties of the Cashew Gum -- 4 Biological Activities of Cashew Gum -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 13 Chemistry and Food Applications of Persian Gum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Chemistry -- 2.1 Chemical Composition -- 2.2 Chemical Structure -- 2.2.1 Monosaccharide Composition -- 2.2.2 NMR Spectroscopy -- 2.2.3 FTIR Analysis -- 2.2.4 Molecular Weight -- 2.3 Surface Activity -- 2.4 Interaction of PG with Biomacromolecules -- 2.4.1 Proteins -- 2.4.2 Polysaccharides -- 2.5 Modification of PG -- 3 Food Applications of PG -- 3.1 Emulsification and Stabilization -- 3.2 Texturization -- 3.3 Encapsulation -- 3.4 Coating and Packaging -- 3.5 Miscellaneous Applications -- 4 Concluding Remarks and Future Trends -- References -- 14 Chañar Gum (Geoffroea decorticans) -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Chañar -- 1.2 Fruit -- 1.3 Chañar State of Art -- 2 Process of Obtaining and Elaboration of Chañar Flour -- 2.1 Obtaining the Chañar Flour -- 2.2 Flour Properties -- 2.3 Flour Colorimetry -- 3 Extraction Process of Chañar Gum -- 3.1 Thermal Extraction -- 4 Physicochemical Properties -- 4.1 Density and Viscosity -- 4.2 Diffusion Coefficient -- 4.3 Surface Tension -- 4.4 Refractive Index -- 5 Chemical Characterization -- 5.1 UV-Visible Spectroscopy -- 5.2 Fourier Transform Infrared -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Chemistry, Biological Activities, and Uses of Basil Seed Gum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Structure and Chemistry of Basil Seed Gum (BSG). 2.1 Physical Properties. |
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Gums, Resins and Latexes of Plant Origin [[electronic resource] ] : Chemistry, Biological Activities and Uses / / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy
| Gums, Resins and Latexes of Plant Origin [[electronic resource] ] : Chemistry, Biological Activities and Uses / / edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021 |
| Disciplina | 572.2 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Botanical chemistry
Botany Metabolism Pharmacology Plant Biochemistry Plant Science |
| ISBN | 3-030-76523-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction to Gums, resins and latexes -- Plant Gums -- Plant Resins and oleoresins -- Plant Latexes -- Plant Waxes. . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910502984003321 |
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Production of Biomass and Bioactive Compounds Using Bioreactor Technology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Kee-Yoeup Paek, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Jian-Jiang Zhong
| Production of Biomass and Bioactive Compounds Using Bioreactor Technology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Kee-Yoeup Paek, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Jian-Jiang Zhong |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2014.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (708 p.) |
| Disciplina |
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572572 580 660.6 |
| Soggetto topico |
Plant science
Botany Biotechnology Plant biochemistry Plant Sciences Plant Biochemistry |
| ISBN | 94-017-9223-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Part I Bioreactor design, advantages and limitations of bioreactor cultures.-1 Design of bioreactors for plant cell and organ cultures.-2 Disposable bioreactors for cultivation of plant cell cultures.-3 Plant derived bioactive molecules: Culture vessels to bioreactors -- Part II Production of biomass and bioactive compounds from cell suspension cultures.-4 Production of carotenoids using microalgae cultivated in photobioreactors.-5 Submerged fermentation of medicinal fungus Cordyceps sinensis for production of biologically active mycelial biomass and exopolysaccharides -- 6 Ginseng cell culture for production of ginsenosides.-7 Production of biomass and bioactive compounds from cell suspension cultures of Panax quinquefolium L. and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.-Part III Production of biomass and bioactive compounds from organ cultures – shoot, embryo and adventitious root cultures.-8 Production of caffeic acid derivatives from adventitious root cultures of Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.-9 Adventitious root culture of Morinda citrifolia in bioreactors for production of bioactive compounds.-10 Production of biomass and bioactive compounds in adventitious root cultures of Eleutherococcus koreanum Nakai.-11 Production of adventitious root biomass and bioactive compounds from Hypericum perforatum L. through large scale bioreactor cultures.-12 Production of withanolides from cell and organ cultures of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal.-13 Production of bioactive compounds of Siberian ginseng from somatic embryo suspension cultures in bioreactors.-14 Bioreactor culture of shoots and somatic embryos of medicinal plants for production of bioactive compounds.-15 Hairy roots: Production of metabolites to environmental restoration.-16 Mass production of Lilium bulbelets in bioreactors.-17 In vitro production of Digitalis purpurea biomass using temporary immersion cultures.-18 Role of nitric oxide in adventitious roots development.-19 Melatonin-rich plants: Production, significance in agriculture and human health.-Part IV Strategies for production of bioactive compounds, large-scale cultures and metabolic engineering of selected metabolites.-20 Strategies for enhanced production of plant secondary metabolites from cell and organ cultures.-21 Metabolic engineering of selected secondary metabolites.-22 Theoretical basis of plant cell and tissue culture for production of biomass and bioactive compounds.-23 Isoprenoid production via plant cell cultures: biosynthesis, accumulation and scaling-up to bioreactors.-24 Production of ginsenosides from adventitious root cultures of Panax ginseng.-Part V Bio-safety assessments of plant cell and organ culture products.-25 Food ingredients from plant cell, tissue and organ cultures: biosafety and efficacy evaluations.-Part VI Physiological disorders in plants cultured in bioreactors.-26 Biochemical and physiological aspects of hyperhydricity in liquid culture system . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910298352203321 |
| Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 | ||
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