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Angiosperms, or flowering plants, are one of the most diverse plant groups on the planet, and they offer tremendous resources for a broad range of industries. Flowering Plants: Structure and Industrial Products examines the anatomy and morphology of angiosperms with a focus on relating their metabolic activities to products for the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and textile industries.
This up-to-date reference provides a thorough understanding of plant structure and chemical and molecular processes found in angiosperms. It covers many important topics on applied botany, and therefore, can also be used as a textbook for students of related fields. It details the latest research in the field, along with areas in need of further study, for students, researchers, and professionals working in industry. This book takes advantage of technological innovations to showcase a range of advanced techniques for studying plant structure and metabolites, such as cryo-electron microscopy, ultramicroscopy, x-ray crystallography, spectroscopy, and chromatography. Filled with helpful illustrations, diagrams, and flowcharts to aid comprehension, Flowering Plants: Structure and Industrial Products offers readers the morphological, anatomic, and molecular knowledge about angiosperms they need for a range of industrial applications.
Preface xv
Acknowledgements xvii
1 An Introduction to Flowering Plants: Monocots and Eudicots 1
2 An Introduction to Angiosperm Natural Products 31
3 Plant Tissues Organization of Angiosperms 53
4 Floral Cell Biology and Diversity in Floral Cells 77
5 Signaling During Sexual Reproduction in Angiosperms 107
6 Physiologically Active Metabolic Pathways in Floral Cells 135
7 Anthocyanins: Accumulation in Plants and Role in Industries 161
8 Carotenoids: Introduction, Classification and Industrial Uses 189
9 Alkaloids Biosynthesis, Translocation and Industrial Products 213
10 Nectaries, Carnations and Ornamental Hybrid Flowers in Floriculture 241
11 Floral Essential Oils: Biosynthesis, Classification and Commercial Applications 261
12 Aromatic Molecules From Flowers in Perfume and Cosmetic Industries 287
Aisha Saleem Khan is Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Forman Christian College, Pakistan. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Punjab and held a post-doctoral research post at Miami University, Ohio. Her research, which focuses on plant anatomy, electron microscopy, and heavy metal toxicity, has been published in national and international publications. Aisha has over 12 years of teaching experience in plant systematics and applied botany.
