Suraj Prakash Vij

Indian Ginseng Withania Somnifera (L.): Biology & Biotechnology Suraj Prakash Vij

Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha) Withania somnifera, is a medicinal plant of immense therapeutic value & wide geographic distribution. It has several medicinal properties adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, immunomodulatory & anti-cancer; attributed to the presence of novel group of compounds known as Withanolides. The present book comprehensively amalgamates three aspects-Morphogenesis & regeneration, Withanolide biosynthesis in vitro and Ri/Ti based genetic transformations in W. somnifera & is a complete documentation of the research conducted by authors which has been organized into chapters with introductory remarks & description of review of status of available knowledge. The information in the book provides valuable information on details of methodologies adopted & experimental data recorded as outcome of well planned experiments which would serve as important reference for future research in this important medicinal plant. The book is useful for Postgraduates & Researchers in the field of Medicinal Plant Biotechnology & related areas like plant biology, biotechnology, biochemistry & natural medicines as well as professionals working in Herbal drug industry.