Biotechnology of plant secondary metabolism : methods and protocols This volume describes up to date techniques for improved production of secondary metabolites of economic interest using field and laboratory methods. Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolism: Methods and Protocols explores different secondary metabolite classes whole plant and cell organ culture systems and environmental and genetic transformation based modulation of biochemical pathways. Special focus is given to cell and tissue specific metabolism metabolite transport microRNA based technology heterologous systems expression of enzymes and pathways leading to products of interest as well as applications using both model and non model plant species. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format chapters include introductions to their respective topics lists of the necessary materials and reagents step by step readily reproducible laboratory protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and cutting edge Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolism: Methods and Protocols is a great resource for scientists of interdisciplinary fields plant science plant physiology pharmacy molecular biology biochemistry bioengineering and forestry in reaching their goals of producing plant biochemicals in a sustainable and efficient manner while minimizing impacts to the environment and providing the required quantities of these commodities to industry This volume describes up to date techniques for improved production of secondary metabolites of economic interest using field and laboratory methods. Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolism: Methods and Protocols explores different secondary metabolite classes whole plant and cell organ culture systems and environmental and genetic transformation based modulation of biochemical pathways. Special focus is given to cell and tissue specific metabolism metabolite transport microRNA based technology heterologous systems expression of enzymes and pathways leading to products of interest as well as applications using both model and non model plant species. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format chapters include introductions to their respective topics lists of the necessary materials and reagents step by step readily reproducible laboratory protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and cutting edge Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolism: Methods and Protocols is a great resource for scientists of interdisciplinary fields plant science plant physiology pharmacy molecular biology biochemistry bioengineering and forestry in reaching their goals of producing plant biochemicals in a sustainable and efficient manner while minimizing impacts to the environment and providing the required quantities of these commodities to industry.