Plant Metabolomics: Current Status and Future Prospects - by Geoffrey Watkins (Hardcover)

About the Book

Plant metabolomics is a branch of biochemistry that focuses on the comprehensive analysis of metabolites within plant systems. Metabolites are small molecules involved in various biological processes, including growth, development, and response to environmental stimuli. Metabolomics aims to quantify and analyze these compounds, providing a detailed snapshot of the plant's metabolic state. This field makes use of advanced technologies such as Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to identify and quantify metabolites. These techniques enable the detection of a wide range of chemical compounds, including primary metabolites like sugars and amino acids, and secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. Plant metabolomics is crucial for understanding plant physiology and biochemistry at a molecular level. It aids in deciphering the metabolic pathways that underpin plant functions and interactions with their environment. This knowledge can be applied in various areas, including agriculture, where it helps in crop improvement and stress resistance; pharmacology, where it identifies bioactive compounds for drug development; and ecology, where it helps in studying plant adaptation mechanisms. This book outlines the processes and applications of plant metabolomics in detail. It provides comprehensive insights into the field of plant biochemistry. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.

Book Synopsis

Plant metabolomics is a branch of biochemistry that focuses on the comprehensive analysis of metabolites within plant systems. Metabolites are small molecules involved in various biological processes, including growth, development, and response to environmental stimuli. Metabolomics aims to quantify and analyze these compounds, providing a detailed snapshot of the plant's metabolic state. This field makes use of advanced technologies such as Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to identify and quantify metabolites. These techniques enable the detection of a wide range of chemical compounds, including primary metabolites like sugars and amino acids, and secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. Plant metabolomics is crucial for understanding plant physiology and biochemistry at a molecular level. It aids in deciphering the metabolic pathways that underpin plant functions and interactions with their environment. This knowledge can be applied in various areas, including agriculture, where it helps in crop improvement and stress resistance; pharmacology, where it identifies bioactive compounds for drug development; and ecology, where it helps in studying plant adaptation mechanisms. This book outlines the processes and applications of plant metabolomics in detail. It provides comprehensive insights into the field of plant biochemistry. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.