Plant Metabolic Engineering for High-Value Bioactive Compounds

Plant Metabolic Engineering for High-Value Bioactive Compounds reframes plants as sophisticated, dynamic biofactories, where biology, technology, and metabolic design converge to produce targeted molecular outputs for the evolving demands of natural product development and emerging therapeutic platforms.

This authoritative volume explores the forefront of plant biotechnology, presenting a suite of techniques, from CRISPR-Cas9 and precision gene editing to modification of RNA-based regulatory mechanisms and endogenous pathway modulation, to enhance and optimize the biosynthetic potential of a variety of medicinal and specialty plant species. From alkaloids and anticancer agents to carotenoids and stilbenoids, the book traverses a rich landscape of secondary metabolites, illuminating strategies for scalable production and enhanced bioactivity. It also includes in-depth insights into the intricate architecture of key phytochemicals such as vinblastine, camptothecin, and boswellic acid, while case studies provide tangible examples of in vitro regeneration and commercial viability.

Tailored to deliver cutting-edge perspectives to academic and research communities, as well as practical toolkits for real-world applications, Plant Metabolic Engineering for High-Value Bioactive Compounds serves as an essential guide to shape the future of plant-derived bioengineering innovation.

• Highlights underexplored plant systems and compound classes, expanding understanding of diverse metabolic pathways beyond conventional therapeutic, nutritional, and industrial targets
• Integrates computational and multi-omics approaches, enabling rapid hypothesis testing, improved predictive accuracy, and more efficient discovery pipelines
• Draws on global, cross-disciplinary expertise to catalyze value-driven breakthroughs in biofunctional agents and derivatives