Download or read book Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Endomycophytes from Western Ghats Pteridophytes written by Aneesh Nair and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Endomycophytes from Western Ghats Pteridophytes, written by Aneesh Nair, is an insightful book that explores the untapped potential of endomycophytes from the Western Ghats region of India. The book highlights the importance of endophytes, which are microorganisms that live inside plants, and their role in producing secondary metabolites that can have various biological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties. Through a comprehensive review of literature, the book explores the diversity of endomycophytes present in pteridophytes from the Western Ghats region and their potential as a source of bioactive natural products. It provides an overview of various techniques used in pharmacognosy, including phytochemistry, molecular identification, and phylogenetic analysis, to evaluate the medicinal potential of these endophytes. The book also explores the interaction between plants and microbes and the potential for endomycophytes to be used in drug discovery. It discusses various approaches such as fermentation, plant tissue culture, and plant biotechnology to isolate and extract bioactive compounds from endomycophytes. Moreover, the book delves into the traditional use of medicinal plants and their bioactive natural products in ethnomedicine, herbal medicine, and plant-based medicines. It discusses the potential of endomycophytes in drug development, highlighting their potential in the treatment of various diseases such as inflammation, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Overall, Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Endomycophytes from Western Ghats Pteridophytes provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of endomycophytes in the production of bioactive natural products and their use in drug discovery. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of pharmacognosy, natural product chemistry, and plant pathology.