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Introduction to Secondary Metabolites: Definition and Classification

Definition Secondary metabolites are organic compounds produced by plants, bacteria, fungi, and animals that are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or reproduction of the organism. Unlike primary…

DeepakRajput May 31, 2024

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Applications of Plant Tissue Culture in Pharmacognosy

Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants and other natural sources. Plant tissue culture has become a vital tool in pharmacognosy, offering numerous applications in the discovery,…

DeepakRajput May 30, 2024

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Chemotaxonomy and serotaxonomical classification of drugs

chemotaxonomy and serotaxonomy are two approaches used to classify drugs based on their chemical and serological characteristics, respectively, in relation to their natural sources. These classification systems help in understanding…

DeepakRajput May 9, 2024