Biochemistry of Plant Secondary Metabolism

Introduction: biochemistry, role and biotechnology of secondary metabolites. Biochemistry and physiology of alkaloids and betalains. Biosynthesis of cyanogenic glycosides, glucosinolates, and nonprotein amino acids. Biosynthesis of phenylpropanoids and related compounds. Bio-chemistry of terpenoids: monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, sterols, cardiac glycosides and steroid saponins. Chemo-taxonomy in relation to molecular phylogeny of plants. References. Index