T. Pullaiah, PhD, is a former Professor at the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Andhra Pradesh, India, where he has taught for more than 35 years. He has held several positions at the university, including Dean of the Faculty of Biosciences, Head of the Department of Botany, Head of the Department of Biotechnology, and member of Academic Senate. He was President of the Indian Botanical Society (2014), President of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (2013), and a Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. He was awarded the Panchanan Maheshwari Gold Medal, the Dr. G. Panigrahi Memorial Lecture Award of the Indian Botanical Society, the Prof. Y.D. Tyagi Gold Medal of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy, and a best teacher award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Under his guidance, 54 students obtained their doctoral degrees. He has authored over 50 books, edited 20 books, and published over 330 research papers, including reviews and book chapters. His books include Advances in Cell and Molecular Diagnostics, Ethnobotany of India (5 volumes), Red Sanders: Silviculture and Conservation, Monograph on Brachystelma and Ceropegia in India, Flora of Andhra Pradesh (5 volumes), Flora of Eastern Ghats (7 volumes), Flora of Telangana (3 volumes), Encyclopaedia of World Medicinal Plants (7 volumes, 2nd edition), Encyclopaedia of Herbal Antioxidants (3 volumes), Global Biodiversity (4 volumes), and Handbook of Research on Herbal Liver Protection.He also has several books in preparation now. Dr. Pullaiah was a member of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). He received his PhD from Andhra University, India, and attended Moscow State University, Russia.
K. Venkata Ratnam, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, India. He has 12 years teaching (both under- and postgraduate) and 18 years of research experience in ethnobotany and biodiversity conservation studies. He has published 36 research papers in national and international journals, presented 17 research papers in international and national conferences, and participated at 18 national and international symposia. He received two best poster paper awards at national-level symposia. Dr. Ratnam received postdoctoral and research associate fellowships from the University of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He completed his master´s degree in Botany at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, and MPhil and PhD from the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India.
Mallappa Kumara Swamy, PhD, is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at East West First Grade College, Bengaluru, India. Dr. Swamy has authored 65 research publications in peer-reviewed journals and 53 book chapters. Recently, he has edited 10 books published by Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.; one book by CRC Press, USA; one book by Studium Press, India; and one edited book volume by Elsevier. Dr. Swamy also serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several high-impact factor international journals. His current research is focused on cell and tissue culture technology, phytochemistry, phytocompounds isolation, production and their biological evaluation, and nanotechnology for medical applications. He has more than 17 years of teaching and research experience in the fields of plant biotechnology, secondary metabolite production, phytochemistry, and bioactive studies. He completed his postdoctoral research at the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang, Malaysia. Before that, he had worked as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India. He received his PhD (Biotechnology) from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India.
Lepakshi Md. Bhakshu, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at PVKN. Govt. College (A), Chittoor, India. He has published 24 research publications in national and international journals, presented eight research papers in international and national conferences, and participated at 20 national and international symposia. He received two best poster paper awards at national-level symposia. He worked as a project fellow at the Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Hyderabad, and was a co-author of the Proceedings of the National Seminar on the Conservation of Eastern Ghatsm, published by the EPTRI. He has 15 years of teaching and 20 years of research experience in ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemical studies, and biodiversity conservation. He is recipient of a postdoctoral fellowship and the Dr. DS Kothari National Fellowship (UGC) from the University of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Dr. Bhakshu completed his master´s degree in Botany at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, and PhD at the Department of Botany in 2002, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anathapuramu, India.
T. Pullaiah, PhD, is a former Professor at the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Andhra Pradesh, India, where he has held many important positions. A prolific author and editor, he has authored 52 books, edited 23 books and published over 330 research papers. He was a member of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
K. Venkata Ratnam, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, India. He has many years of teaching and research experience in ethnobotany and biodivesity conservation studies and has published numerous research papers in national and international journals.
Mallappa Kumara Swamy, PhD, is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at East West First Grade College, Bengaluru, India. With over 17 years of teaching and research experience, he has authored and edited journal papers, book chapters and books.
Lepakshi Md. Bhakshu, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at PVKN. Govt. College (A), Chittoor, India. During his over 20 years of research in ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemical studies and biodiversity conservation, his work has been published in national and international journals.
This new volume is a comprehensive desktop reference book on the Boswellia species, specifically gum olibanum and frankincense. It introduces the significance of the species and covers the botany, phytochemistry, propagation, extraction, and pharmacological uses of Boswellia species. It also discusses the species´ genetic diversity using molecular markers, in vitro propagation and biotechnological aspects of Boswellia species, the trade and commerce of frankincense, and as well as its threats and conservation.
With chapters written by knowledgeable researchers in this area, this volume provides the information needed for conservationists, botanists, foresters, and tribal groups to develop scientific methods for extraction and propagation of this species.
Frankincense, also called olibanum, is an aromatic resin used since ancient times for incense, perfume and aromatherapy. It is readily available as an essential oil or as a supplement or extract, and studies have shown that it may enhance heart health and liver health and soothe pain and inflammation. This new volume is a comprehensive desktop reference book specifically gum olibanum - frankincense. It introduces the significance of the species and covers the botany, phytochemistry, propagation, extraction, and pharmacological uses. It also discusses the species´ genetic diversity using molecular markers, in vitro propagation and biotechnological aspects of Boswellia species, the trade and commerce of frankincense, and as well as its threats and conservation.
1. Frankincense (Olibanum): An Aromatic Resin with Economic Importance 2. Botany of Boswellia 3. Extraction of Oleogum Resin (Frankincense/Olibanum) from Boswellia Species 4. Pharmacognosy of Boswellia Species 5. Phytochemistry of Boswellia Species 6. Traditional Uses and Pharmacology of Boswellia Species 7. Propagation of Boswellia Species 8. In Vitro Propagation and Biotechnological Aspects of Boswellia Species 9. Assessment of Boswellia Species Genetic Diversity Using Molecular Markers 10. Endophytes Associated with Boswellia Species: Developments and Prospects 11. Trade and Commerce of Frankincense 12. Boswellia Species: Threats and Conservation
1. Frankincense (Olibanum): An Aromatic Resin with Economic Importance 2. Botany of Boswellia 3. Extraction of Oleogum Resin (Frankincense/Olibanum) from Boswellia Species 4. Pharmacognosy of Boswellia Species 5. Phytochemistry of Boswellia Species 6. Traditional Uses and Pharmacology of Boswellia Species 7. Propagation of Boswellia Species 8. In Vitro Propagation and Biotechnological Aspects of Boswellia Species 9. Assessment of Boswellia Species Genetic Diversity Using Molecular Markers 10. Endophytes Associated with Boswellia Species: Developments and Prospects 11. Trade and Commerce of Frankincense 12. Boswellia Species: Threats and Conservation
A complete desktop reference book on gum olibanum and frankincense. It introduces the species and covers the botany, phytochemistry, propagation, extraction, and pharmacological uses of Boswellia species. Discusses genetic diversity using molecular markers, in vitro propagation and biotechnological aspects, environmental threat.
Über den Autor
T. Pullaiah, PhD, is a former Professor at the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Andhra Pradesh, India, where he has held many important positions. A prolific author and editor, he has authored 52 books, edited 23 books and published over 330 research papers. He was a member of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
K. Venkata Ratnam, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, India. He has many years of teaching and research experience in ethnobotany and biodivesity conservation studies and has published numerous research papers in national and international journals.
Mallappa Kumara Swamy, PhD, is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at East West First Grade College, Bengaluru, India. With over 17 years of teaching and research experience, he has authored and edited journal papers, book chapters and books.
Lepakshi Md. Bhakshu, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at PVKN. Govt. College (A), Chittoor, India. During his over 20 years of research in ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemical studies and biodiversity conservation, his work has been published in national and international journals.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Frankincense (Olibanum): An Aromatic Resin with Economic Importance 2. Botany of Boswellia 3. Extraction of Oleogum Resin (Frankincense/Olibanum) from Boswellia Species 4. Pharmacognosy of Boswellia Species 5. Phytochemistry of Boswellia Species 6. Traditional Uses and Pharmacology of Boswellia Species 7. Propagation of Boswellia Species 8. In Vitro Propagation and Biotechnological Aspects of Boswellia Species 9. Assessment of Boswellia Species Genetic Diversity Using Molecular Markers 10. Endophytes Associated with Boswellia Species: Developments and Prospects 11. Trade and Commerce of Frankincense 12. Boswellia Species: Threats and Conservation
