The book "Plant Secondary Metabolites" is comprised of 11 chapters that cover a range of topics, including an introduction, history, biosynthesis, essential oils, alkaloids, glycosides, and more. The book is designed to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students in agriculture, Ayurveda, pharmacy, naturopathy, and home sciences with a comprehensive understanding of plant secondary metabolites. The book contains 45 tables, 60 figures, chemical equations, and color photographs to aid in the learning process. The goal of the book is to provide a one-stop resource for students, researchers, and faculty members in related fields to access the best available information on plant secondary metabolites.

Y. M. Shukla, Associate Professor ,Main Vegetable Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand , Gujarat, India

Jitendra J. Dhruve,Assistant Research Scientist, Main Vegetable Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand , Gujarat, India

N.J. Patel,Assistant Professor, Department of Bichemistry, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India

Ramesh Bhatnagar, Head, Department of Biochemistry, B.A. College of Agriculture,Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India

J. G. Talati, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, B.A. College of Agriculture,Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India

K. B. Kathiria, Head, Main Vegetable Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India

1. Introduction. 2. History of Secondary Metabolites. 3. General Biosynthetic Pathways. 4. Essential Oils/Terpenes/Terpenoids. 5. Alkaloids. 6. Glycosides and Plant Pigments. 7. Gums and Mucilages. 8. Oleoresins. 9. Plant Amines and Poisonous Plants. 10. Assay of Secondary Metabolites. 11. Biotechnological Approaches and Applications of Plant Secondary Metabolites