PLANT SCIENCE AND ITS APPLICATION

This volume consists of 14 chapters focusing on plants and their applications in various industries. The contents are divided into several themes following the introduction, including growth and development of plant science, biochemical and physical properties as well as plants as medicine. Plants are synonymous with our everyday life as they could be sources of foods and they contribute to the ecosystem. In today's modern world, applications of plants in various industries are becoming the focal point in providing safer and environmental-friendly solutions. Medicinal plants are already available in the market and their applications to improve human's health are always prioritized by our researchers. This book records research that has been done on plants in Malaysia.  Several medicinal plants are reviewed, focusing on their bioactive compounds and how they have benefited humans and animals' health. Several chapters outline the contributions of plants as environmental-friendly solutions and improvements to existing procedures. Applications of different plants using current experimental procedures as presented in this book could provide proofs, guidelines or references for students, researchers and professionals in the industries.