Halophyte Plant Diversity and Public Health
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-21943-6 (ISBN)
Salinity is one of the acute problems causing enormous yield loss in many regions of the world. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in arid and semiarid regions. Halophytes can remove salt from various types of problematic soils due to their unique morphological, physiological and anatomical adaptations to these environments. Halophytes are also used for the treatment of certain diseases but scientific documentation in terms of current phytotherapic applications is deficient in this unique group of plants. Different ethnic groups around the world use medicinal halophytes according to their own beliefs and ancestor's experiences. However, their knowledge about the use of salt tolerant medicinal plants is usually confined to their own community. There is thus a knowledge gap on halophytes which should be bridged and preserved. This book provides a comprehensive account on the distribution of halophytes, their ethnobotanical and medicinal aspects, economic importance, and chemical constituents along with scientific description. The book therefore serves as a valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in the fields of plant stress biology and ethnobotanical aspects.
lt;p> Prof. Munir Ozturk (PhD, DSc.) specialises in the fields of Ecology & Environmental Sciences. He is the author of over 450 papers on ecological studies as well as biomonitoring in different habitats. Dr. Ozturk has received fellowships from Alexander von Humboldt and Japanese Society for Promotion of Science. He has worked at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with funding from the National Science Foundation, USA. He was a Consultant Fellow at the Faculty of Forestry, University Putra Malaysia and a "Distinguished Visiting Scientist" at the ICCBS, Karachi University, Pakistan. His scientific interests include Plant Eco-Physiology; Biosaline Agriculture and Crops; Medicinal/Aromatic Plants. Conservation of Plant Diversity; and Biomonitoring of Pollution.
Dr. Volkan ALTAY (PhD, DSc) is a full Professor at the Biology Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Turkiye. His fields of interest are; Plant Ecology, Vegetation Ecology, Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Biomonitoring and Pollution and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plant Resources. He holds a proven track record of nearly 100 publications in highly reputed professional journals, has also published 5 books with Springer; nearly 50 research articles in impact factor journals, more than 40 book chapters and reviews, more than 70 international and national congress reports.
Dr. Moona Nazish (PhD) is working in the field of biodiversity. She provided the first draft information on the systematics as well as anatomy, morphology, palynology, adaptations and structural strategies of halophytes for this book. Dr. Nazish is a member of many national and international science journals/societies. She has published many research articles in national and international journals, is serving as the reviewer of many well-reputed journals. Her research interests include halophytes, medicinal plants, plant systematics, biodiversity, and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical studies.
Prof. Munir Ozturk (PhD, DSc.) specialises in the fields of Ecology & Environmental Sciences. He is the author of over 450 papers on ecological studies as well as biomonitoring in different habitats. Dr. Ozturk has received fellowships from Alexander von Humboldt and Japanese Society for Promotion of Science. He has worked at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with funding from the National Science Foundation, USA. He was a Consultant Fellow at the Faculty of Forestry, University Putra Malaysia and a "Distinguished Visiting Scientist" at the ICCBS, Karachi University, Pakistan. His scientific interests include Plant Eco-Physiology; Biosaline Agriculture and Crops; Medicinal/Aromatic Plants. Conservation of Plant Diversity; and Biomonitoring of Pollution.
Dr. Volkan ALTAY (PhD, DSc) is a full Professor at the Biology Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Turkiye. His fields of interest are; Plant Ecology, Vegetation Ecology, Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Biomonitoring and Pollution and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plant Resources. He holds a proven track record of nearly 100 publications in highly reputed professional journals, has also published 5 books with Springer; nearly 50 research articles in impact factor journals, more than 40 book chapters and reviews, more than 70 international and national congress reports.
Dr. Moona Nazish (PhD) is working in the field of biodiversity. She provided the first draft information on the systematics as well as anatomy, morphology, palynology, adaptations and structural strategies of halophytes for this book.
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Some Representative Medicinal Halophytes in Asia.- Chapter 3: Phytochemistry and Biological Activity in the Halophytes.- Chapter 4: Ethnic Aspects and Importance in the Economy.- Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks and Future Prospects.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 03.03.2023 |
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| Zusatzinfo | XIV, 203 p. 62 illus., 52 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 487 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik |
| Schlagworte | climate change • Ecological Disturbances • ethnobotany • Medicinal plants • Plant diversity • Plant Stress Biology • Salinity |
| ISBN-10 | 3-031-21943-0 / 3031219430 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-031-21943-6 / 9783031219436 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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