Naturally Occurring Bioactive Compounds

ISBN 10: 0444522417 / ISBN 13: 9780444522412

Published by Elsevier Science & Technology Sep 2006, 2006

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Neuware - This timely book provides an overview of natural products/botanicals used for the management of insect-pest and diseases. It will help readers to update and widen their knowledge about natural products and their bio-activities against plant pathogens. The volume explores activity, chemistry, toxicity and geographic distribution of plants. Discussions concerning the methodology used for the detection of active principles, their mode of action and commercial prospects are of utmost importance and worthy of note. \* Focuses on recent achievements in natural bio-actives\* Global coverage of natural products / plants \* Targets the most important issues of natural botanicals/ biocides\* Includes innovative ideas with lucid explanations\* Contains specialized chapters, such as, natural control of multi-drug resistant organisms, anti-salmonella agents, natural house-dust-mite control agents, and naturally occurring anti-insect proteins, etc.\* Covers research on bioactives: From Lab to Field and Field to Market\* Includes eco-friendly and economically viable herbal technology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Naturally Occurring Bioactive Compounds
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Sep 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444522417
• ISBN 13: 9780444522412
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 165H x 0D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 165 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1070 grams

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Synopsis

This timely book provides an overview of natural products/botanicals used for the management of insect-pest and diseases. It will help readers to update and widen their knowledge about natural products and their bio-activities against plant pathogens. The volume explores activity, chemistry, toxicity and geographic distribution of plants. Discussions concerning the methodology used for the detection of active principles, their mode of action and commercial prospects are of utmost importance and worthy of note.

• Focuses on recent achievements in natural bio-actives
• Global coverage of natural products / plants
• Targets the most important issues of natural botanicals/ biocides
• Includes innovative ideas with lucid explanations
• Contains specialized chapters, such as, natural control of multi-drug resistant organisms, anti-salmonella agents, natural house-dust-mite control agents, and naturally occurring anti-insect proteins, etc.
• Covers research on bioactives: From Lab to Field and Field to Market
• Includes eco-friendly and economically viable herbal technology

About the Author

Mahendra Rai is an internationally recognized scholar with extensive contributions to microbial biotechnology and nanobiotechnology research, particularly in the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using fungi and their application as nano‑antimicrobials. His work is highly interdisciplinary, bridging microbiology, biotechnology, and nanoscience, and he is an active member of several scientific societies. He has received multiple national and international distinctions, including the Father T.A. Mathias Award from the All-India Association for Christian Higher Education and the Medini Award from the Government of India. Professor Rai has also held numerous visiting scientist and visiting professor positions across Europe, South America, and Asia, contributing to long‑standing research collaborations in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and the United States. His sustained academic impact is reflected in his inclusion among the global top 2% of scientists in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and recognition as one of India’s leading researchers in biology and biochemistry, including a Biology and Biochemistry India Leader Award from Research.com.