Alkaloids: Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, and Applications

Alkaloids - Secrets of Life: Alkaloid Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role, Second Edition provides knowledge on structural typology, biosynthesis and metabolism in relation to recent research work on alkaloids, considering an organic chemistry approach to alkaloids using biological and ecological explanation. The book approaches several questions and unresearched areas that persist in this field of research. It provides a beneficial text for academics, professionals or anyone who is interested in the fascinating subject of alkaloids. Each chapter features an abstract. Appendices, a listing of alkaloids, and plants containing alkaloids are all included, as are basic protocols of alkaloid analysis.

Presents the ecological role of alkaloids in nature and ecosystems interdisciplinaryExamines alkaloids from chemistry, biology and ecology viewpointsA single handy reference volume comprehensively reviews the origin of alkaloids and their biological usesOver 80% new information, including new chapters on the ecological role of alkaloids in nature and ecosystems and extraction of alkaloids

CHAPTER 1  Definition, Typology, and Occurrence of Alkaloids CHAPTER 2  Alkaloid Chemistry CHAPTER 3  Biology of Alkaloids CHAPTER 4  Ecology of Alkaloids CHAPTER 5 Evolution of Alkaloids and Alkaloids in Evolution CHAPTER 6  Applied Potential and Current Applications of Alkaloids CHAPTER 7  Problems of Alkaloids in Nature and Human Activity