Latex, Laticifers And Their Products, Volume 93 in the Advances in Botanical Research series

Highlights new advances in the growing field of the latex of different plant species and a diversity of molecules produced by the plants within laticifers. The new volume presents timely chapters on the latest developments in Plant latex and latex-borne defense, Physiology and structure of laticifers, Low-molecular compounds of latex-bearing plants/Latex-based defense strategies against pests, Plant latex proteins and their functions, Latex and Laticifers as a Source of Useful Bioactive Compounds. Pharmacologically active compounds from latex of medicinal plants. Euphorbia latex biochemistry/ proteins, and more.

- Highlights new advances on physiology and structure of laticifers

- Focuses on the latest developments in latex-borne defense against herbivores and pathogens

- Includes the latest information on the diversity of molecules produced by different latex-bearing plants and a wide range of their activities and applications