Overview
As home to over 10,000 species of plants, the Himalaya biodiversity hotspot is renowned throughout the world as being a treasure trove of medicinal herbs. These Himalayan medicinal plants, however, are threatened by the rising demand for herbal medicines, as well as by overexploitation. This new volume discusses plant tissue culture or the preservation and conservation of Himalayan endangered plants that are important for medicinal purposes, as well as for maintaining the rich biodiversity of the region.
Full Product Details
Author: Rajesh Kumar ,
Neha Salaria ,
Indu Kumari ,
Younis Ahmad Hajam
Publisher: Apple Academic Press
Imprint: Apple Academic Press
Weight: 0.750kg
ISBN: 9781779643438
ISBN 10: 1779643438
Pages: 302
Publication Date: 22 September 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Author Information
Rajesh Kumar, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Biosciences at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India. With over 10 years of experience in teaching and research, he is also an expert lecturer at beekeeping training/extension activities. Dr. Kumar has completed two major research projects and two startup projects sponsored by government agencies and has published many research articles, book chapters, abstracts, and conference papers, as well as several books and monographs. He has attended seminars and conferences and delivered invited talks and extension lectures. He is a life member of the Indian Science Congress, National Bee Board, Applied Zoologists Research Association, and Society for Science & Environmental Excellence, as well as a fellow of Himalayan Science and Technology. Neha Salaria, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology in the Department of Life Sciences at Arni University, Himachal Pradesh, India. She has authored research papers and book chapters. A globetrotting scholar, Dr. Salaria has been an active participant in over 40 national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. She has played a pivotal role in organizing national and international faculty development programs and webinars, contributing to the professional development of her peers. Indu Kumari, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Zoology at Minerva College of Arts, Sciences and Commerce, Indora, India. She was formerly Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Arni University, India. She has been involved in a major research project sanctioned by the Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment. She has authored research and conference papers, book chapters, and one book. She has participated in and presented her research at national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops and has organized webinars and faculty development programs as well. Younis Ahmad Hajam, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences at Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Punjab, India. He is currently handling several research projects. His current research focus is on therapeutic management for diabetes, polycystic ovarian cancer, melatonin physiology, and antioxidants and natural therapies for other metabolic and endocrine disorders. He is the author of many research articles and book chapters, and he has published several books with international publishers. Dr. Hajam has organized, presented, and participated in numerous state, national, and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposiums.
