Abstract
Anthropogenic activities cause environmental degradation leading to deterioration through depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil. This subsequently leads to negative effects on biotic components including plants. Anthropogenic activities generate several pollutants such as solid wastes, sewage, heavy metals, and toxic gases which exert a major impact on the primary and secondary metabolism of plants and ultimately on growth. Secondary metabolites are the key components in plants’ response to different environmental stresses and play an important role in alleviating the negative impacts of stresses. Several researchers have reported the effects of different environmental factors on the level of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants. However, limited literature is available on the impact of environmental pollutants on secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants. Chapter 9 aims to summarize the available literature on the impact of environmental pollution and adaption strategies developed by plants for their survival.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.