Publisher's Synopsis
This book has been meticulously assembled with the express purpose of providing a comprehensive overview of medicinally and commercially important plants. It covers a wide range of topics, including biosystematics, reproductive biology, genetic amelioration, cultivation, conservation, chemistry, pharmacology, trade, value addition, and future prospects. The book is intended for a broad readership and features information on ten specific plants: Aegle marmelos, Aloe vera, Saussurea costus, Aconitum heterophyllum, Asparagus racemosus, Berberis aristata, Bergenia ciliata, Crocus sativus, Picrorhiza kurroa, and Piper longum.
