Modern Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Pharmaceutical Sciences explores advanced techniques in plant biotechnology, their applications to pharmaceutical sciences, and how these methods can lead to more effective, safe, and affordable drugs. The book covers modern approaches in a practical, step-by-step manner, and includes illustrations, examples, and case studies to enhance understanding. Key topics include plant-made pharmaceuticals, classical and non-classical techniques for secondary metabolite production in plant cell culture and their relevance to pharmaceutical science, edible vaccines, novel delivery systems for plant-based products, international industry regulatory guidelines, and more. Readers will find the book to be a comprehensive and valuable resource for the study of modern plant biotechnology approaches and their pharmaceutical applications. - Builds upon the basic concepts of cell and plant tissue culture and recombinant DNA technology to better illustrate the modern and potential applications of plant biotechnology to the pharmaceutical sciences - Provides detailed yet practical coverage of complex techniques, such as micropropogation, gene transfer, and biosynthesis - Examines critical issues of international importance and offers real-life examples and potential solutions

Saurabh Bhatia is Head of the Plant Tissue Culture Lab, PDM College of Pharmacy, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India.

1. Plant biotechnology
2. Pharmaceutical applications of plant biotechnology
3. Plant tissue culture
4. Basic concepts and techniques used in Plant tissue culture
5. Plant tissue culture laboratory
6. Organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis
7. Classical and non-classical techniques for secondary metabolite production in plant cell culture
8. Biotransformation
9. Precursor feeding
10. Elicitation
11. Plant cell Immobilization
12. Plant genetic engineering
13. Hairy root culture
14. Micropropagation of medicinal plants and crop improvement
15. Edible Vaccines
16. Artificial seeds
17. Germplasm conservation
18. Bioreactors
19. Micro-environments in micropropagation
20. Industries
21. Laws
22. Recent Advances