Baccharis

From Evolutionary and Ecological Aspects to Social Uses and Medicinal Applications

Baccharis

From Evolutionary and Ecological Aspects to Social Uses and Medicinal Applications

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This book has a broad scope and provides a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date knowledge of the plant genus Baccharis. The book is organized into four major topics encompassing the evolution, ecology, chemistry, as well as environmental and medical applications of the genus. This publication is a major reference for an audience of practising researchers, academics, PhD students, and other scientists in a wide-ranging collection of fields, from Sociology to Medicine to bioeconomy.


<b>Part I: Ecological and Evolutionary pathways</b>.- Chapter 1: The Ecological and Applied Potential of Baccharis.- Chapter 2: Baccharis: Diversity and Distribution.- Chapter 3: The Evolution of Genetic Studies of Baccharis.- Chapter 4: Intersexual Differences in Demography, Resource Investment, and Herbivory in Baccharis.- Chapter 5: Multitrophic and Indirect Interactions in the Baccharis dracunculifolia System.- Chapter 6: Endophytic Fungi of Baccharis .- Chapter 7: Baccharis as Nurse Plants.- Chapter 8: Biological Invasion by Baccharis.- <b>Part II: Structure and Chemistry of Baccharis</b>.- Chapter 9: Morpho-anatomical Characteristics of Species of Baccharis.- Chapter 10: Essential Oils of Baccharis: Chemical Composition and Biological Activities.- Chapter 11: Flavonoids of Baccharis.- Chapter 12: Chemistry and Biological Activities of Phenolic Compounds from Baccharis Genus.- Chapter 13: Baccharis Terpenoid Compounds.- Chapter 14: Macrocyclic Trichothecenes of Baccharis.- Chapter 15: Livestock Intoxication by Baccharis.- <b>Part III: Baccharis: Applications and Innovations</b>.- Chapter 16: An Overview of the Cultural and Popular Use of Baccharis.- Chapter 17: CPQBA 1: First Cultivar Registered and Protected From a Brazilian Medicinal Plant.- Chapter 18: Perspectives of Baccharis Secondary Metabolites as Sources for New Anticancer Drug Candidates.- Chapter 19: Innovation and Knowledge of Prospective Studies on the Genus Baccharis.- <b>Part IV: Propolis of Baccharis</b>.- Chapter 20: Chemical Constituents and Antioxidant Properties of Green Propolis.- Chapter 21: Possible Role of Propolis-derived Components in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and Diabetes.- Chapter 22: Effects of the Green Propolis on the Immune Response.- Chapter 23: From Innovation to Market: an Analysis of the Propolis Production Chain.<br>
ISBN 978-3-030-83513-2
Artikelnummer 9783030835132
Medientyp Buch
Auflage 1st ed. 2021
Copyrightjahr 2023
Verlag Springer, Berlin
Umfang XIX, 578 Seiten
Abbildungen XIX, 578 p. 137 illus., 79 illus. in color.
Sprache Englisch